Advanced Filmmaking Workshop at Ole Miss
Features 3 of Its Own Best, July 13-16, 2009

THE SCRIPT
The four-day workshop is a one of a kind opportunity for high school students (freshman through seniors), college students, teachers, and all adults interested in filmmaking. The participants will be shown a variety of films that will showcase the elements of filmmaking discussed and applied throughout the course. Students of the workshop will be introduced to all aspects of the filmmaking process as they write and produce their own short film during the four-day class. From sound design to lighting, from camera operation to story-boards, the class will gain valuable practical experience in the art of filmmaking.

THE AUDIENCE
Registration is open to anyone (high school to adult) who is already equipped with a basic understanding of filmmaking and is ideal for those who have previously completed the Ole Miss "introductory level" Filmmaking Workshop.

THE FOCUS

• Provide hands-on experience
• Illustrate the filmmaking journey from story to screen.
• Examine the opportunities and outlets available to today's independent
  filmmaker.

THE CAST

• Micah Joseph Ginn, Workshop Director
  Producer, Media and Documentary Projects, the University of Mississippi, and Co-Director of the Oxford Film Festival

• Matthew Graves, Workshop Instructor
  Producer/Director, Media and Documentary Projects, the University of Mississippi

• Joe York, Workshop Instructor
  Producer/Director, Media and Documentary Projects; Producer, Blues Radio Show Highway 61, and author of With Signs Following: Photographs from the Southern Religious Roadsid

THE SHOOT

The workshop will be held at the Historical Oxford Depot adjacent to the University in Oxford and behind the Gertrude Castellow Ford Performing Arts Center on University Avenue.The Depot is a short walk from the Inn at Ole Miss.  Participants will receive a detailedschedule and map of the area at registration.

THE WINDOW

The dates of the Advanced Filmmaking workshop are July 13-16, 2009.  Pre-registration is required.  The deadline to to register is July 10. There will be an additional charge of $25.00 for registrations after this date. Class size will be limited to 20 so register early to ensure you get a seat.

THE BUDGET

Residential—Dormitory: $425, includes dormitory housing, costs, workshop, manual, meals
Residential—Hotel: $625, includes room at the Inn at Ole Miss, workshop, manual, meals
Commuter: $325, includes only the workshop and manual

THE CONTACT

Port Kaigler, Project Administrator
University Campus and Conferences
Division of Outreach and Continuing Education
P.O. Box 879
University, MS 38677-0879

Phone: 662-915-5132
Fax: 662-915-5138
Email: sdkaigle@olemiss.edu

ACCOMMODATING SPECIAL NEEDS: If you require special assistance relating to disability, please contact Dr. Robert E. Fox, at (662) 915-1408 or rfox@olemiss.edu prior to the workshop start date.

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