Directing

Understanding the script; establishing shooting dates; choosing locations, costumes and music; directing actors; participating in editing, sound recording, etc… Artistically and technically, a director is to a movie as a conductor is to an orchestra. This role requires in-depth knowledge of the various professions that participate in making a movie.
The Ecole de la Cité will develop its students’ capacity to adapt and anticipate, hone their organizational skills, and teach them to manage time and budgets.

  • Syllabus
    Film history
    Script analysis
    Casting
    Preparation techniques
    Shot breakdown
    Camera technology
    Techniques de prise de vue
    Sound technology
    Lighting technology
    Directing actors
    Crew management
    Directing exercises on set
    Color grading
    Picture editing
    Sound editing
    Film music
    Special effects
    Finance plans
    Film law
    Marketing and distribution
    English