Overview
The three weeks are divided into three film production cycles: pre-production, production and post-production. Groups will use the equipment, film studios and editing facilities of BFM.
Why this course?
- Thanks to its very practical and hands-on approach, many participants around the world have chosen this course to experience the exciting journey inside the art of filmmaking.
- At the end of the course, you will get a chance to screen your own short film in a real cinema theatre – the Supernova Cinema – in the final screening event.
- This Short Film from Tallinn University benefits from the professional filming equipment and the modern sound and editing facilities at disposal at the Baltic Film and Media School department, the national film school of Estonia.
Programme Structure
Programme structure:
- During the first week, you will receive a quick introduction to the craft of filmmaking and will work on your own creative ideas. Together with a practitioner, you will develop a script for a short or documentary film and develop a script in groups. In the same week, you will get knowledge about storytelling and storyboard.
- The second week will be spent on capturing the ideas with the camera. You will receive expert tips from a professional cameraman and you will start shooting your own film.
- The third week’s focus will be editing. After having lectures on the different approaches to montage, you will cut your own film using the modern post-production facilities at BFM. The course will end with the screening of the films in the school cinema. Groups will use the equipment, film studios and editing facilities of BFM.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 19 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
Credits
4.5 ECTS
Delivered
Disciplines
Visual Arts Film StudiesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- The course is suitable for all people who are interested in filmmaking and are keen on putting their creative ideas into practice. No particular experience in filmmaking is required and the school encourages the enrolment of students from all backgrounds and countries. Each participant receives a diploma and a copy of the short films produced.
- The course is limited to 20 participants.
Tuition Fee
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International
780 EUR/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 780 EUR for the full programme during 19 days. -
EU/EEA
780 EUR/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 780 EUR for the full programme during 19 days.
- Includes camera, sound, light and editing equipment; but not actors, locations, costumes, decorations, transport, etc.
Living costs for Tallinn
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.