MaFiaW (Make a Film in a Weekend)

Bell House is a volunteer led charity that provides creative learning for people of all ages and backgrounds. Our vision is to offer an opportunity to gather for learning, enjoyment and friendship in a special place.

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Make a Film in a Weekend', AKA  mafia_weekend, is back and better than ever!

Get involved to write, light, act and direct a film in a weekend with professional filmmakers.Join this action-packed two-day course for the opportunity to try out all the crucial roles of a film set and learn the essential skills to go out and create your own cinematic stories. Two weeks later, a separate online evening workshop introducing the principles of editing will be held.On completion we’ll come together and celebrate with a screening with friends &amp; family 🎉Meet the team: 👋Keziah Joseph 🙋🏽‍♀️Keziah or Kez is an award-winning actor who has worked in film, theatre, radio and animation. Kez has also been involved with a number of prestigious theatre companies, including Improbable and Complicité.James BroadleyAfter training at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, James has performed on stage and in numerous short films. He is the co-founder of 'Make a Film in a Weekend' and is currently studying for a post-graduate degree in Social Innovation.Dan Robb Dan has been involved in the theatre and film business for over 20 years. He co-founded Badac Theatre Company as well as 'Make a Film in a Weekend'. He currently runs his own film production company, Perspective Films.About the event: 📆Times: 10 am to 6 pm (Sunday finishes at 6.30pm) The course is held at Bell House, near Brixton. It is open to everyone and anyone, aged from 16 to 99+. Absolutely no film &amp; creative experience necessary! The course is compliant with Covid Regulations. Please bring your whole self and water - we'll bring all the equipment 👍Tickets cost only £117 for the entire course, including: 🔘 2 hot vegan lunches🔘 Free course t-shirt designed by “<a href="https://www.gooztees.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">gooztee</a>”🔘 20 hours of professional contact time🔘 Separate online editing workshop🔘 Private film screening🔘 The option to join a growing film communityPrevious films made on the course have been screened at the BFI and Tate Exchange 🌟MaFiaW is a fast paced and energising experience that gives you the confidence to go out and “just do it” 🚀Limited bursary tickets are available. Please get in touch to apply: filmmaking@bellhouse.co.uk. We want to work with everyone regardless of your situation. 🙏Check out our previous work on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mafia_weekend/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">@mafia_weekend </a> 🙌 and read what South London press have to say about us <a href="https://londonnewsonline.co.uk/make-a-film-in-a-weekend/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">here</a>: ❓Got a question? DM on insta or email us at filmmaking@bellhouse.co.uk Looking forward to making a movie with you! Skills you can develop on this 2-day course:• Dramaturgy and storyboarding• Creative collaboration• Acting for screen• Introduction to equipment• Directing• Sound recording• Light design• Film editing

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