DANCE FILMMAKING MASTERCLASS
Turn your choreographic ideas into extraordinary dance films.
Testimonials
“The masterclass is a breakthrough for movement-based storyteling.”
Sinclair Ogaga, Professor, UT Austin
“I'd like to thank Nadav for his generosity in sharing so much of his priceless knowledge and personal experience with us on this course. There is a wealth of information which is concise and tangible with plenty of links and tips. The course is clearly structured, well paced and wonderfully filmed in both entertainment value and cinematography. I love Nadav’s sense of humour alongside the useful tips throughout the presentations. I had some previous experience of dance filmmaking and this has been consolidated by the course, which has also been very useful in filling in the gaps in my knowledge.”
Ysabelle Taylor, Student
“This course is a must have for every dancer and choreographer who wants to carve out a space outside of the stage.”
Cheryl Mann, Assistant Dean, Cal Arts
“One of the best investments I’ve made in my dance career.”
Jesi Le Rae, Student
“Perfectly designed for dancers who want to become more familiar with the filmmaking process.”
Lefteris Parasyris, Student
“I came in with zero film experience and left feeling super confident and inspired to make my first dance film.”
Dave Gamache, Student
“An insightful and comprehensive look into the inner workings and complexities of dance filmmaking. It provided invaluable guidance on both the creative and technical aspects of crafting dance for the camera. The lessons were thoughtfully designed and easy to follow, with step-by-step instructions covering a wide range of topics. I especially appreciated the bonus session, where film festival curators and adjudicators offered general feedback—an incredibly valuable addition to the experience!”
Jasmine Mejia, Hope College
Learn the 7 Steps of Dance Filmmaking !
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CHAPTER 1: CONCEPTUALIZATION - Learn how to develop a concept that’s ready to pitch, shoot, and share with the world. In this section, we'll go over location, production design, props, story arc, and much more.
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CHAPTER 2: PRE-PRODUCTION - Preparation is the key to success. Learn how to design a treatment deck, pitch your film, find your core collaborators, build a budget, create a master schedule, and much more.
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CHAPTER 3: CHOREOGRAPHY FOR THE CAMERA - What makes choreography for the camera unique? Learn about nuance, pace, depth, timing, and how to utilize improvisation to create amazing phrases.
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CHAPTER 4: CINEMATOGRAPHY - Everything you need to know about using a camera and working with a cinematographer. Learn how to choose your angles, add camera movement, create a shot list, and bring your film to life.
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CHAPTER 5: PRODUCTION & DIRECTING - What to expect on the big day, what steps you can take to ensure a smooth shoot, and how to be an effective director and leader.
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CHAPTER 6: POST-PRODUCTION - Learn the full post production process: editing, sound design, music licensing, color grading, and exporting your final film. *Using Davinci Resolve (free) as our base editing software.
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CHAPTER 7: DISTRIBUTION - Learn how to design a poster, make a trailer, submit your film to festivals, and register your work with IMDb. Also hear from some of the world’s most renowned festivals about what they look for in dance films.
Meet Your Teacher
Nadav Heyman
Creator of dancefilmmaking.com
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One of the world’s leading voices in dance filmmaking, Nadav’s work has screened in festivals across the globe, won prestigious awards, and received critical acclaim. He is the founder of dancefilmmaking.com, the biggest online platform for dance films, as well as a judge and board member of the Los Angeles Dance Film Festival. He was the recipient of the Subhashok Artist Residency in Thailand where he directed his film, “as·phyx·i·a·tion”, which went on to be published by Dance Magazine. His most recent film, "Old Man at the Corner Store" won awards at the Portland Dance Film Fest, Dance Film Festival Prague, Dances With Films, Berlin Dance Film Festival, amongst others. He's been a guest lecturer at UT Austin, Cal Arts, USC, and VCU. His goal is to propel the art of dance filmmaking forward and carve out a new space for dance to thrive and evolve.
"A gift for aspiring dance filmmakers!"
- Genna Moroni, Dance Magazine's "25 To Watch"
Got Questions?
Join our live Office Hour every month and ask questions directly to your teacher, Nadav Heyman.