Workshops and Masterclasses
The workshops and masterclasses this year are really exciting and totally worth while if you want to learn more about the film industry. You’ll have the chance to talk to people in the media who can give you great advice and may even spot a talent in you that you didn’t know you had.
A variety of workshops and industry master classes will be held at all the festival venues, download and print off our handy PDF timetable zoom_festival_09 of the things going on in your area.
Animation
Join industry professionals for a behind the scenes glimpse into the world of 2D and Cut-Out animation.
Improvisation
Drama based games and established improvisation techniques to build self confidence, explore your imagination and have fun in the process.
Green screen reporting
Fancy yourself as the new Derek Brockway or Sian Lloyd? Take this opportunity to explore the world of green screen special effects for recording and reporting.
Special effects make-up
Learn how to make yourself look really gruesome using make up! See how make up artists in film and TV change people’s appearance by using latex, colors and shading.
Photoshop That!
Make a movie poster with the help of local design agency Octopus. Get some expert help to make your ideas into snazzy posters to promote your favorite film!
BBFC Workshop
Masterclass with British Board of Film Classification. The independent board set up the non-governmental body who have been classifying films since 1912. Why is Spiderman classified as 12? What had to be cut out of Star Wars episode II? Why are some films that were 12 in the cinema 15 on video? This workshop will answer your questions on film classification as well as giving you more of an insight as what goes on behind the scenes at the BBFC. You will find out more about how films are rated as well as going through a variety of case studies and film clips, followed by a Q+A Session.
| What's next? Careers surgery; advice from Cyfle, skillset and SSAW. |
In association with Skillset Screen Academy Wales (SSAW) this is your chance to find out what the media industry in Wales has to offer! Meet the next generation of Welsh film makers and discuss your career options with Cyfle.
Want to have a career in the media? But not sure what to do next? Come along for advice given by industry professionals on what direction to take and training that is available. Think Wales hasn’t got much to offer? You’ll be surprised! Come and see the next generation of Welsh film makers and see how it’s done, and then speak to Cyfle about the next steps to take.
Ffresh
Ffresh (the student moving image festival of Wales) will be running session on producing and directing
Twin Town Masterclass
Attend a masterclass with the writer of Twin Town (16+)
