Online Film School That Fits Your Life – Not the Other Way Around
Online Film School That Fits Your Life
Not the Other Way Around
Master filmmaking with LIVE Weekend Classes with Industry
Mentors & Hands-On Projects
Master filmmaking with LIVE Weekend Classes with Industry Mentors & Hands-On Projects
Master filmmaking with LIVE Weekend Classes with Industry Mentors & Hands-On Projects
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This program offers
aspiring filmmakers
Industry-grade
Equipment
with Exclusive Discounts
The opportunity to
showcase your work at the
Sony Future
Filmmaker Award
an International Short-film Festival
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Curriculum
Mentors
How to apply
Fees
About Us
Apply Now
This program offers
aspiring filmmakers
Industry-grade
Equipment
with Exclusive Discounts
The opportunity to
showcase your work at the
Sony Future
Filmmaker Award
an International Short-film Festival
This program offers
aspiring filmmakers
Industry-grade
Equipment
with Exclusive Discounts
The opportunity to
showcase your work at the
Sony Future
Filmmaker Award
an International Short-film Festival
This program offers aspiring filmmakers exclusive discounts on
Industry-grade equipment
and the opportunity to showcase your work at the
Sony Future Filmmaker Award
an International Short-film Festival for showcasing emerging talent.
This program offers aspiring filmmakers exclusive discounts on
Industry-grade equipment
and the opportunity to showcase your work at the
Sony Future Filmmaker Award
an International Short-film Festival for showcasing emerging talent.
What
Is BFP?
What
Is BFP?
90% of filmmakers never move beyond planning.
We’re here to help you break that cycle.
A 12-week online learning experience
covering every aspect of filmmaking
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
COURSE CURRICULUM
MODULE 1
Week 1-3
Storytelling and Screenwriting
Master the art of storytelling
CURRICULUM
Week 1: Psychology Behind Storytelling
• Exploring the Role of a Storyteller
• The Connection Between the Mind and Narratives
• The Hormonal Impact of Storytelling
• Understanding the Secrets of Powerful Storytelling
• Case Studies of the World's Greatest Storytellers
• The Emotional Investment in Storytelling
Week 2: Core Elements of Screenwriting
• Ideation Process and Development of the World
• Arcs, Characters and Their Development
• Narrative screenwriting structures
• Write for emotional payoffs (foreshadowing and symbolism)
Week 3: Advanced Scene & Dialogue Writing
• Use Subtext in Dialogue
• Writing a Scene and an Opening of a Film
• Screenwriting software tutorial - Final Draft
• Movie Pitch Deck & its Film Treatment
• Protecting and Marketing Your Screenplay
ASSIGNMENTS
Week 1
• Rewriting for Emotional Impact
Week 2
• Essentials of the Synopsis of your Project
• Character Worksheet for the Primary Characters
Week 3
• Analyse a short filmʼs writing
• Synopsis and Scene Exercise
MODULE 1
Week 1-3
Storytelling and Screenwriting
Master the art of storytelling
CURRICULUM
Week 1: Psychology Behind Storytelling
• Exploring the Role of a Storyteller
• The Connection Between the Mind and Narratives
• The Hormonal Impact of Storytelling
• Understanding the Secrets of Powerful Storytelling
• Case Studies of the World's Greatest Storytellers
• The Emotional Investment in Storytelling
Week 2: Core Elements of Screenwriting
• Ideation Process and Development of the World
• Arcs, Characters and Their Development
• Narrative screenwriting structures
• Write for emotional payoffs (foreshadowing and symbolism)
Week 3: Advanced Scene & Dialogue Writing
• Use Subtext in Dialogue
• Writing a Scene and an Opening of a Film
• Screenwriting software tutorial - Final Draft
• Movie Pitch Deck & its Film Treatment
• Protecting and Marketing Your Screenplay
ASSIGNMENTS
Week 1
• Rewriting for Emotional Impact
Week 2
• Essentials of the Synopsis of your Project
• Character Worksheet for the Primary Characters
Week 3
• Analyse a short filmʼs writing
• Synopsis and Scene Exercise
MODULE 1
Week 1-3
Storytelling and Screenwriting
Master the art of storytelling
CURRICULUM
Week 1: Psychology Behind Storytelling
• Exploring the Role of a Storyteller
• The Connection Between the Mind and Narratives
• The Hormonal Impact of Storytelling
• Understanding the Secrets of Powerful Storytelling
• Case Studies of the World's Greatest Storytellers
• The Emotional Investment in Storytelling
Week 2: Core Elements of Screenwriting
• Ideation Process and Development of the World
• Arcs, Characters and Their Development
• Narrative screenwriting structures
• Write for emotional payoffs (foreshadowing and symbolism)
Week 3: Advanced Scene & Dialogue Writing
• Use Subtext in Dialogue
• Writing a Scene and an Opening of a Film
• Screenwriting software tutorial - Final Draft
• Movie Pitch Deck & its Film Treatment
• Protecting and Marketing Your Screenplay
ASSIGNMENTS
Week 1
• Rewriting for Emotional Impact
Week 2
• Essentials of the Synopsis of your Project
• Character Worksheet for the Primary Characters
Week 3
• Analyse a short filmʼs writing
• Synopsis and Scene Exercise
MODULE 2
Week 1-3
Storytelling and Screenwriting
Master the art of storytelli
MODULE 2
Week 1-3
Storytelling and Screenwriting
Master the art of storytelli
MODULE 2
Week 4
Comprehensive Pre-production
Plan every step of your film with clarity and precision
MODULE 2
Week 4
Comprehensive Pre-production
Plan every step of your film with clarity and precision
MODULE 3
Week 5-7
Directing Mastery
A clear vision for every scene
MODULE 3
Week 5-7
Directing Mastery
A clear vision for every scene
MODULE 4
Week 8
Cinematography Mastery
Capture every shot with purpose
MODULE 4
Week 8
Cinematography Mastery
Capture every shot with purpose
MODULE 5
Week 9-10
Editing & Sound Design
Understand how seamless editing and sound elevates the story
MODULE 5
Week 9-10
Editing & Sound Design
Understand how seamless editing and sound elevates the story
MODULE 6
Week 11
Post-Production Mastery
Bring your film to life
MODULE 6
Week 11
Post-Production Mastery
Bring your film to life
MODULE 7
Week 12
Marketing, Distribution & Career Development
Take your film to the world
MODULE 7
Week 12
Marketing, Distribution & Career Development
Take your film to the world