Introduction to Filmmaking

Join us at the LAC for a four week course on the fundamentals of filmmaking, taught by Rick Palidwor!

This introduction to film-making fundamentals will consist of interactive lectures supported by audio-visual clips. You will learn:

• the basics of film scripts: how it should look, how it should read and how it should reflect the passage of time;
• the basics of shot structure – the building blocks of a film;
• the broad concept of screen direction – the rules to maintain coherent spatial relations on screen;
• what goes behind movie sound – why it is so important, why it is so difficult and tricks to simplify this for low-budget creators;
• simple director tricks to maximize the impact of a scene;
• camera lens decisions to support your story and your locations.

Things learned in this workshop can be applied to all film genres: dramatic narrative, documentary, experimental.

Class Dates

Saturday, November 1 – 1pm-4pm

Saturday, November 8 – 1pm-4pm

Saturday, November 15 – 1pm-4pm

Saturday, November 22 – 1pm-4pm

The first class is FREE – come give it a shot! The remainder of the course will be $120 total – tickets can be purchased under the November 8th class date on our website.

DEADLINE TO SIGN UP FOR THE REMAINING PAID SESSIONS IS NOVEMBER 6TH.

2025 Education Program Refund Policy

Cancellations: Requests for refund received in writing at least 2 days in advance of an education program start date are eligible for a refund minus a $10 administration fee, or a full credit towards another education program. Late cancellations are non-refundable, credits will determined case by case at the sole discretion of the LAC.