"A breakthrough for movement-based storytelling!"

- Sinclair Emoghene, Professer of Dance, UT Austin

Course curriculum

  1. Introduction to Dance Filmmaking

  2. Chapter 1 - Conceptualization

  3. Chapter 2 - Pre Production

  4. Chapter 3 - Choreography for the Camera

  5. Chapter 4 - Cinematography

  6. Chapter 5 - Production & Directing

About this course

  • $249.00
  • 4 Hours of Video Lessons
  • Free Templates
  • Lifetime Access

Learn the 7 Steps of Dance Filmmaking.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

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An Introduction to Dance Filmmaking

Meet Your Teacher

Nadav Heyman

Creator of dancefilmmaking.com

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, award-winning choreographer

Succeed on every level...

  • Learn faster

    An online masterclass allows you to learn at your own pace. No waiting, no pressure, no mess. Just you, your coffee, and a whole lot of information.

  • Free Templates

    Free downloadable templates for callsheets, shot lists, schedules, budgets, and more.

  • Get Inspired

    Find the confidence and inspiration to fuel your next creative project.

  • Visual Learning

    See video examples of everything: from production design to camera angles, costumes to location scouting.

  • Post Production

    Dive into the post production process, including editing, coloring, sound mixing, and music licensing, using the free program Davinci Resolve.

  • Community

    Join the Dance Filmmaking family, participate in open forums, and find collaborators for your next film.

Lifetime Access

Revisit. Relearn. Review. This masterclass is yours forever.

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