Course Introduction
The course is divided into four majors: Directing & Screenwriting, Cinematography, Art Direction, and Sound. Each participant must enroll in at least one major. Midway through the course, participants will form groups to engage in film production, with instructors providing guidance. This allows participants to combine theory with practice. Upon completion of the project, a screening event will be arranged.
Film Course Details
- Directing & Screenwriting Class
- Fundamentals of Film: Fiction / Documentary
- Instructors: Chui Yuen Shun (Hong Kong Independent Film Director), Lo Chun Yip (Hong Kong Independent Film Director/Actor).
- Fundamentals of Story Creation: Story Outline / Scene Breakdown / Script
- Instructors: Chui Yuen Shun (Hong Kong Independent Film Director), Lo Chun Yip (Hong Kong Independent Film Director/Actor).
- Cinematography Class - Visual Language
- Instructor: Weng Chi Mou (Film Director/Screenwriter/Cinematographer).
- Art Direction Class - Film Art Style / Costume / Props
- Instructor: Mok Siu Chung (Instructor, Hong Kong Film Art Directors Association).
- Guest Instructor: Tina Liu (Instructor, Hong Kong Film Art Directors Association).
- Sound Class - Location Sound Recording / Post-production Mixing
- Instructor: Chan Chun Pong (Lecturer, School of Film and Television, The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts).
Important Timeline
- Course Dates: September – October
- Application Period: From now until August 16
- Selection Announcement: Selected participants will be notified via email by the end of August, and a course briefing session will be arranged.
Application Requirements
- Priority is given to team applications (4 or more people), with at least one person per major class.
- Applicants must have participated in or produced at least one film or video work.
- People of all ages are welcome to apply.
Course Details
- Course Fee: MOP 900.
- Schedule: 8 main sessions, each 2.5 hours, plus 2 additional editing sessions, each 2.5 hours.
- Group Project: Participants will work in groups for filming. Each group will receive a MOP 10,000 production grant (subject to achieving 80% attendance in their major class).
- Each participant must choose one major. In addition to their major, they may audit other classes at no extra cost.
- The screening time for completed works will be notified via email later.
Application Method
- Submit the following information via email:
- Personal resume (with photo) and brief introduction.
- Previously participated film/video works (upload file or provide video link).
- Selected participants will be notified via email regarding payment and course venue details.
Other Notes