Home›Film School›Shadow – Filmmaking Experience Shadow - Filmmaking Experience BOOK NOW DETAILS BOOKING & TIMETABLE VENUES TUTORS Spend five days on a real film set, diving deep into the essence of professional film production, from the script to the final cut. Shadow invites filmmakers to immerse yourself in the art and science of movie-making, guided by some of the best in the business. With Shadow, you can master your craft and watch the crew in action behind the camera. Create an ensemble based short film written by a new London writer and see your work come to life by attending a premier of the movie. As well as this, you will earn an official film credit, be listed on IMDb, and be a part of a film entering BAFTA and Academy Award qualifying film festivals. Are you ready to leave your mark on the cinematic world? Join us. Space is limited, and the stage is set for the next generation of filmmakers Scroll down for more information on the different shadowing positions and book your space. BEHIND THE CAMERA: FILMMAKING Shadow industry professionals while they prep and shoot a short film. Prep in a professional studio for a short film with some of the industry's best in the business. Learn in your chosen department from prep to shoot to edit. You will be on set where your chosen department head will breakdown their workflow for you to take inspiration from, whether you want to be a focus puller and learn on the Arri Hi-5 or a dop and see how they set up each scene and what lighting they use to tell the story. The opportunity to shadow the director will be all hands on deck while they prep with the actors and HoD’s and prepare to make a short film. Come along on recce’s and then once everyone is in place, get on set and see how the crew work with the actors to create their vision. 📅 HOW LONG IS THIS EXPERIENCE? This is a full-time week long experience. ✏️ ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: For Behind the camera places, you must have completed at least an intermediate filmmaking course with us or equivalent elsewhere. ★ WHAT TO BRING Wear comfortable clothing you can move freely in. 🎥 EQUIPMENT Water, note pad and pencil, a reusable straw A SHORT FILM BY HOUSE OF CREATE X CITY ACADEMY Somebody Somewhere Knows Something (written by Savina Kanagasabay) In the UK someone is reported missing every 90 seconds. Zara Lanaka is eighteen years old and missing. 87% of missing persons over 16 will be found in the first two days, after which it gets harder, almost impossible. When her family embark on the heart wrenching search for her, they'll face a society where girls like Zara are just not meant to be found. SHADOWING OPPORTUNITIESDirector 1st Assistant Director Writer 1st Assistant Camera Director of Photography (DoP) Gaffer Sound recordist Art director Book your chosen role in the Booking and Timetables tab. SCHEDULE Immerse yourself in 2 days of prep with your chosen department where you will be prepping kit and learn various techniques as well as meeting the pros. Next, enjoy a 5 day shoot on set shadowing each role and getting to know your department head. Get involved in a 4 day edit session and shadow the editor to see how they put the film together alongside the director. POST PRODUCTION Attend a premiere of your film in which you can invite friends, family, agents and creatives and see your work come to life YOUR DIRECTOR "My name is Dan Lowenstein and I am the co-creator of Shadow alongside City Academy. I’m super excited to get this project out into the world and see what the next generation of talent looks like. I would love there to be a legacy so that when the project is done and you have shown your skills there is the possibility of carrying on the relationship you have built in the real world." WHERE TO STAY Training in London puts you at the heart of this creative and vibrant city. It is a global hub for theatre and creative arts. To help you plan your stay, here are some accommodation providers and resources to suit a range of budgets and requirements so you can get the most out of life in London as a City Academy student. Booking.com Hotel accommodation Accommodation for Students Student accommodation comparison Londonist Student accommodation comparison Spareroom Accommodation comparison Best Student Halls Student accommodation comparison Clink Hostel accommodation Vita Luxury student accommodation YOUR ACTING COACH Toby Wharton is an actor and filmmaker from South London. He has performed extensively in theatre productions at the National Theatre before co-writing and playing the title role in the critically acclaimed play, ‘FOG’. He also wrote and directed the short film ‘Held’, funded by BFI Network and Exec produced by Joy Gharoro-Akpojotor. “I am interested in helping actors find truthful connections with the material and am very much influenced by the Meisner approach of learning to behave truthfully within the imaginary circumstances.” EXPLORE SHADOW- ACTING EXPERIENCE Professional Short Film Experience Create and star in a professional, gritty short film. Course Enquiry Register Your Interest We’ll contact you when new class dates become available. First Name * Last Name * Email Address * Phone Number * Register Your Interest Currently Unavailable Currently No Classes Scheduled We will be publishing new class dates soon. Click below to register your interest and we will be in touch with more information as soon as new classes become available. Register Your Interest All City Academy tutors are experienced professionals from theatre, film/TV and performance industries. So whilst they're training you they may also be rehearsing for a West End show or working on a movie. We like that and we do believe it makes a difference in class. Currently Unavailable Currently No Classes Scheduled We will be publishing new class dates soon. Click below to register your interest and we will be in touch with more information as soon as new classes become available. Register Your Interest
