FILMMAKING: Award-Winning / Nine Feature Films Director/Screenwriter with extensive professional experience helps you to make your own films

From 202 C$ /h

I am here to support and guide you in making your film idea come to reality.

My name is Adrian. I am a feature film director and screenwriter. I have worked in the film and video industry for over twenty years. I have directed and written nine feature films and produced and directed over thirty documentaries, commercials, short films, and social media videos. I have won various awards for my film works at different international film festivals, including best director in the Hollywood International Golden Age Festival and New York Movie Awards, best short film in the Paris Cinema Awards, 10 Best Chinese Feature Film Award, Fukuoka Audience Award, Fukuoka International Film Festival, Japan and more. In my film career, I also have worked on many international film projects and collaborated with various international famous filmmakers and actors such as Jackie Chan, Peter Greenaway, Ewan McGregor, Claude Van Damme, Benny Chan, Andy Lau, Aaron Kwok, Louis Koo, Leslie Cheung, and Tony Leung.

Education
Master of Arts, Film Directing
University of West London/MetFilm School, London, United Kingdom

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Film and Video
University of Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada

Affiliations
Associate Member of Directors UK, 2022-present
Member of Hong Kong Screenwriters’ Guild, 2019-present
Member of Hong Kong Film Directors’ Guild, 2005-present
Professional Jury of Hong Kong Film Awards, 2010-present

Teaching Experiences
I am passionate about teaching and sharing my knowledge and experience with those passionate about filmmaking all over the world. I have accumulation of many years of teaching experience. I was a part-time lecturer at the School of Continuing and Professional Studies, The Chinese University of Hong Kong and the guest Lecturer in Digital Media, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. Also, I have done over one hundred sharing and film seminars at universities, high schools, and different communities. And I have served as a judge and special guest speaker in various academic film festivals.

Course outline:
Introduction of the making a film and documentaries (workflow, different film crew positions and professional filmmaking terminology)
Finding your idea
Developing your idea
Script writing
Producing/budgeting/scheduling/casting
Directing (how to become a good director)
Storyboard
Shooting technique (from professional equipment to a mobile phone shooting)
On set shooting (camera/lighting/blocking/sound recording)
Editing (premier pro) and sound mixing

About the lesson (You can choose and discuss which is match your needs)
All Level
Tailor made private lessons
Film Project Support and Tutorial

Extra information

Everyone can learn and enjoy making their own films and documentaries.
Don’t hesitate! Let’s make your dream come to reality now.

Location

Online from United Kingdom

About Me

I am a feature film director and screenwriter. I have worked in the film and video industry for over twenty years. I have directed and written nine feature films and produced and directed over thirty documentaries, commercials, short films, and social media videos. I have won various international awards for my film works at different film festivals, including best director in the Hollywood International Golden Age Festival and New York Movie Awards, best short film in the Paris Cinema Awards, best editing in Vancouver Independent Film Festival, best Original Narrative Short in 8 & Halfilm Awards, Top 10 Best Chinese Feature Film Award, Fukuoka Audience Award, Fukuoka International Film Festival and more. In my film career, I also have worked on many international film projects and collaborated with various international famous filmmakers and actors such as Jackie Chan, Peter Greenaway, Ewan McGregor, Claude Van Damme, Benny Chan, Andy Lau, Aaron Kwok, Louis Koo, Leslie Cheung, and Tony Leung.

Education

Master of Arts, Film Directing
University of West London/MetFilm School, London, United Kingdom

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Film and Video
University of Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada

Experience / Qualifications

Areas of Expertise:
• Directing (Film/Documentary)
• Concept Development
• Screenwriting
• Film/Documentary Development and Preparation
• Casting & Staffing
• Cinematography
• Video Editing/Sound Mixing

Associate Member of Directors UK, 2022-present
Member of Hong Kong Screenwriters’ Guild, 2019-present
Member of Hong Kong Film Directors’ Guild, 2005-present
Professional Jury of Hong Kong Film Awards, 2010-present

Age

Teenagers (13-17 years old)

Adults (18-64 years old)

Seniors (65+ years old)

Student level

Beginner

Intermediate

Advanced

Duration

60 minutes

The class is taught in

English

Chinese

Skills

Filmmaking

Creative writing

Social media

Reviews

Availability of a typical week

(GMT -05:00)

New York

Online via webcam

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

00-04

04-08

08-12

12-16

16-20

20-24

Cami

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How to prepare for a media interview? What means should be used to fight his fear of the camera and improve his image? How to present yourself and your project in front of a camera?

How to present yourself and your project to the media?

Targeted content according to your project: Verbal and / or gestural communication; Seduction of the lens and / or microphone; Improvisation in front of a microphone and / or a camera; Voice & gaze; Games of one or two cameras; Chronic; Animation; Reportage; Direct radio & TV; Interview; Narration; Speech in all its forms (...)

In short, several objectives:
◾ Confront your shyness in front of the microphone / camera.
◾ Understand his speech and his diction.
◾ Taming the media environment (radio / tv).
◾ Familiarize yourself with your image and voice.
◾ Manage your speaking time.

Through exercises (diction, voice, presence, breathing, presentations, time management, etc.), role plays, interview simulations and familiarization with one's image and voice, the participants move at their own pace in a flexible educational framework.

Note that during the videoconference session, all the notes are transcribed in the chat so that you can access them at any time when you wish.

Indeed, speaking is a predominantly physical activity, which, while taking care of its image, is based on a body, a voice, a breath, a rhythm (diction) and an emotion (the imagination and the sensations ) reflecting the speaker's involvement in his speech. How to send a clear message? How to make the difference, to make an impression?

Knowing how to speak, act and interact in public is almost a necessity today: your public speaking must be effective and efficient with clear, simple and powerful messages.

Simple and pragmatic tools will be presented for: generating listening ● making an impression ● fostering confidence ● generating need ● motivating teams by explaining a strategy ● getting messages across within groups ● overcoming shyness by assimilating 3 CRV axes (body-breathing-voice) ● better manage disagreement or conflict.

Mastered, the method allows:
• improve self-confidence and stress management with the development of the speaker's fluency (verbal-bodily), his public speaking and his sense of repartee and improvisation.
• to work on their ease, leadership, charisma, creativity and personal development through scenarios.
* improve the characteristics of the spoken voice (timbre, pitches, intention, flow).
* get your message across through your image, while gaining improvisation skills and responsiveness.

Supplemented by basic exercises (diction, voice, presence, breathing, presentation, time management), role plays, improvisations and simulations. With the key word: pronunciation, diction / articulation, the sense of repartee.

Statistically, the progression following these private sessions is quickly noticeable, from 2 sessions. ( study 2020).

Trained in Grande Ecole post-preparatory classes & Ivy League university in the United States, specialized and has worked for more than 15 years, in Europe and North America, in the field of communication and public speaking, in renowned international public and private establishments, intervening in forums and conferences, and oriented on pedagogy and careful methodology.

- Locations: Geneva - Lausanne - Friborg - Neuchâtel - Montreux - Basel - Sion - Sierre - Morges - Bienne. But currently and until further notice, only by videoconference in accordance with national recommendations on Covid.

These sessions also seem to be perfectly unanimous since they have the advantages of live (example: quality of the interaction), without its disadvantages (example: loss of travel time), with additional advantages (example: of notes on the chat, which can be reread afterwards). In this context, these videoconference sessions for which you have requested me, seem to suit everyone perfectly, take place in a very optimal way and generate a certain enthusiasm (and a certain enthusiasm). That is why, at your request, I continue to offer this option. Take good care of yourself and yours!

PROGRAM
À la carte program: evaluated and adapted to each need.

Patrick

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Edexcel IGCSE English – First Language (4EA1)
Subject: English – First Language
Code: 4EA1
Level: IGCSE
Format: Online / In-person lessons available
Tutor: Skilled English Language Educator- Patrick

🔍 Topic Overview:
Master your skills in reading, writing, and language analysis with the Edexcel IGCSE First Language English course. This topic strengthens your ability to understand complex texts, construct powerful arguments, and express yourself clearly in a range of written forms.

📝 What You'll Learn:
✅ Text analysis – tone, purpose, audience, and style
✅ Writing to inform, describe, argue, and persuade
✅ Summary writing and synthesis of information
✅ Grammar, punctuation, and vocabulary enhancement
✅ Responding effectively to both fiction and non-fiction texts
✅ Exam strategies and past paper practice

🎯 Ideal For:

Students preparing for Edexcel IGCSE English First Language (4EA1)

Learners seeking to improve both academic and creative writing

Students aiming for grades 7–9 or equivalent A*/A marks

International learners needing confident command of English

💡 Learning Outcomes:
✔️ Analyze and compare a variety of texts
✔️ Write with clarity, style, and purpose
✔️ Plan and edit responses with accuracy
✔️ Gain exam confidence with proven strategies

📍Book your session now and become a fluent, confident writer and reader, ready to ace your IGCSE exams with flying colors!

📗 Edexcel IGCSE English – Second Language (4ES1)
Subject: English – Second Language
Code: 4ES1
Level: IGCSE
Format: Online / In-person lessons available
Tutor: TEFL/TESOL-Certified English Tutor

🔍 Topic Overview:
This course helps students strengthen everyday English for academic and practical use. Build confidence in listening, speaking, reading, and writing to succeed in the Edexcel IGCSE Second Language exams and beyond.

🗣️ What You'll Learn:
✅ Listening for key information and opinions
✅ Reading comprehension and vocabulary building
✅ Writing letters, reports, articles, and emails
✅ Practicing correct grammar and sentence structure
✅ Speaking clearly in both formal and informal settings
✅ Effective strategies for Paper 1 (Reading & Writing) and Paper 2 (Listening)

🎯 Ideal For:

ESL students preparing for Edexcel IGCSE English Second Language (4ES1)

Learners who need to improve practical English for exams, school, or work

Students who need help with fluency, pronunciation, and confidence

Candidates seeking support in exam techniques and time management

💡 Learning Outcomes:
✔️ Communicate clearly in spoken and written English
✔️ Understand a range of accents and tones
✔️ Use correct grammar and structure in responses
✔️ Boost exam performance with guided practice

📍Book now and take your English to the next level — learn at your pace, with personalized feedback and practical support.

Qamille

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SUMMARY DESCRIPTION (IN BRIEF):
➤Unleash your writing skills and finally realize your writing project!
Novels, short stories, life stories, theses, songs or simple texts: these workshops help you overcome your blocks and transform your ideas into vivid and inspiring stories.

➤ Together, we will work to:
-Overcome your fear of the blank page and awaken your creativity
-Develop style, vocabulary, coherence and authenticity
-Creating characters, settings, and captivating storylines
-Explore your imagination, your emotions, and your flaws to turn them into a strength
-Alternating theory and practice with concrete exercises and personalized feedback

➤ Proofreading, correction, optimization of your texts possible.
➤Objective: to write with pleasure, progress faster and bring your project to completion.

➤Let yourself be guided: your dream of writing can become a reality.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION:
➤Exploring and sharing the pleasure of words, building the stories that inhabit you, developing your expression, deepening your creativity, exploring contemporary writing, proposing a novel, short stories, a life story, an (auto)biography, a fiction, an essay, song lyrics, various texts or simply a report, a thesis, a report for professional or academic purposes... these are among the objectives of these workshops to deepen or initiate writing and realize one's aspirations by prioritizing the pleasure of writing based on elements of personalized pedagogy.

➤Overcome your fears and unlock creative inspiration to finally complete your project.

Let yourself be guided and finally realize your dream of writing.
➤ Overcome your fears
➤ Discover the secret to producing high-quality writing that's 100% enjoyable and 0% writer's block.
➤ Awaken this writer's flame that has been dormant in you for a long time
➤ Build unwavering legitimacy and overcome the fear of failure, lack of time and procrastination that keep you from moving forward.

In short, overcome your fear of writing. Isn't it frustrating to be consumed by the desire to write your project and yet unable to do so? Break down that insurmountable wall that's holding you back.

This involves combining improvements in form with refinements in content. For example, concrete techniques for starting your text and overcoming writer's block, feedback/suggestions on your texts, writing and style exercises based on a prompt, a series of precise/pragmatic recommendations and their implementation.

That is why, if your manuscript is stuck and you don't know how to start or continue it, if you have all the ideas but don't know what form they should take, if you want to save time in the creative process: let's build the architecture of your story together.

Learning objectives include:
• Discover writing, build confidence, let your own literary voice/path emerge, and unleash your imagination
• Studying and constructing a text, song lyrics...
• Calmly refine the style and create consistency between form and content
• Research and develop your vocabulary
• Acquire techniques and know-how to convey your message both clearly and simply
• Differentiate between writing for oneself and writing for others
• Explore your creativity and develop your expression
• To construct a complete story by creating characters, settings, lively scenes...
• Acquire and master practical writing tools, always with a focus on simplicity/simplification and efficiency (both in content and form)
• Discover contemporary writing and diversify your practice
• Acquire narrative techniques to engage in long stories

So, start, resume or finish a piece of writing you have dreamed of for a long time if you want to write but don't know where to start; if you have a story but don't know how to tell it; if you love to write but have lost your inspiration; if you have a manuscript buried in a drawer and you are afraid of failing.

To achieve this, the first step is to unleash your writing and let go: strengthen your imagination, explore your inspiration, and cultivate your originality. Next, turn your weaknesses into a driving force for writing by exploring your wounds to better utilize them and adopt an effective writing method. Finally, master writing techniques and bring characters to life while crafting captivating stories, controlling pacing, and developing suspenseful plots.

All this by combining theory and practical/concrete applications: writing assignments based on exercises and then within the framework of your project.

During the sessions, you will be guided in your writing project. The trainer will support you in your written communication and offer tools, while helping you to work on and/or optimize your style and imagination.

Proofreading, revising, correcting and formatting articles, theses, etc.: these options are also possible.

Furthermore, these sessions allow one to improve one's written communication and to study the different methods to achieve this (email, letter, report, presentation...), both in terms of content and form.

➤ THE TRAINER - TEACHER CONSULTANT
A graduate of a prestigious French Grande École and an Ivy League university in the United States, he combines academic rigor with modern teaching methods. With over 18 years of experience in Europe and North America, he has taught at prestigious international institutions (both public and private), and regularly speaks in Switzerland, France, Belgium, Luxembourg, and Canada, as well as at various forums and conferences.

A recognized specialist, he offers personalized and accessible support based on active listening, a proven methodology, and tailored teaching methods. Whether through one-on-one sessions, workshops, or group training, his approach combines customization, efficiency, and professionalism for rapid, visible results.

➤ LOCATIONS, TIMES

✓ Areas of intervention:
-Switzerland (Geneva, Lausanne, Fribourg, Zurich, Neuchâtel, Lugano, Basel, Bern, Lucerne)
-Belgium (Brussels, Antwerp, Charleroi, Liège)
-Luxembourg
-On request: France (Paris, Lyon) and Canada (Montreal)

✓ Currently: sessions are primarily conducted via videoconference – a format favored by almost all participants, as it combines the same high-quality interaction with great organizational flexibility. All content, notes, and recommendations are provided directly through the dedicated chat. Advantages: time savings (no travel), flexible scheduling, comfort, and eco-responsibility.

✓ Languages: French / English.

✓ Results: noticeable progress from 2 sessions (2025 study).

✓ Special offers: gift vouchers available all year round – an original and useful way to please your loved ones.

✓ Schedules to be defined together, adjusting as best as possible to your constraints.

✓ 100% tailor-made program, adapted to each need.

✓ Why choose this training?
-Because you benefit from international expertise at the service of your objectives.
-Because each session is personalized and you will leave with concrete tools.
-Because the approach is not theoretical: it is lively, interactive and results-oriented.
-Because you benefit from a motivating, supportive and stimulating environment, which promotes confidence and rapid progress.
-Because in just a few sessions, you will already notice a tangible difference.

Serena

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Have you always wanted to write stories, poems, or plays, but don't know where to start? Treat yourself to a little time with a teacher who has a degree specializing in creative writing!

This course is open to all levels and ages – yes, children are welcome too, because writing can also be oral! Bring your writing for a review together, or come with nothing but your ideas and leave with the result of a brainstorming session, or even a story outline to complete! A longer-term project? No problem, I'd be delighted to follow your progress. Whatever you want to do, you can achieve it, with a little time and effort!

MacDonald

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Learn practical digital marketing skills and understand how businesses use online channels to reach customers, build their brand and grow their digital presence.

Lessons are tailored around your current knowledge and what you want to achieve, whether you're learning digital marketing for the first time, developing your professional skills, promoting your own business or exploring a career in digital marketing.

Topics can include social media marketing, content creation and planning, brand positioning, understanding target audiences, customer journeys, digital advertising, SEO fundamentals, website marketing and developing a digital marketing strategy.

We can also explore how different digital channels work together and how businesses measure the effectiveness of their marketing using analytics, engagement, conversions and other key performance indicators.

Lessons focus on practical learning using examples, exercises and real-world business scenarios rather than simply studying marketing theory. Where appropriate, we can work on creating marketing plans, content strategies and campaigns that allow you to put what you learn into practice.

No previous digital marketing experience is required for beginner lessons.

Judith

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This beginner-friendly English class helps students strengthen their reading comprehension, improve writing skills, and explore creative writing techniques. Through interactive lessons, exercises, and guided practice, learners will gain confidence in expressing themselves in English.

Mila

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I encourage my students to believe in themselves! Learning a language should be an all round experience, gifting you the opportunity to overcome language barriers and dive in self expression. I support this process by creating a safe space and a variety of interactive exercises which allow you to dare yourself and simply try.
I enjoy all aspects of English- whether it is for a more practical use, creative or simply conversational practice, I thoroughly enjoy supporting you every step of the way!

Jaime

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Don't sell smoke, create fire with your words. Master creative writing, copywriting, and strategic communication (public speaking and emails). A 100% practical method with theory, realistic exercises, progress tracking, and direct feedback. Make your message stand out.

Stop shouting into the void—make your words count. Master creative writing, copywriting, and executive communication (public speaking & email). Hands-on learning with practical theory, real exercises, progress tracking, and direct feedback. Turn your ideas into powerful influence.

Annabelle

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Creative writing can sound daunting, but we all have stories within us - whether novels, short fiction or simply pieces we write for ourselves. Whether you're an experienced writer or just beginning, we can work together to develop and improve your writing skills, covering everything from character and plot to dialogue, pace and structure. As an author of four novels (two published by Head of Zeus and two by Quercus) I have extensive experience of working with an agent, and editorial publishers, can offer valuable insights into the world of publishing. Writing is like a muscle; the more you use it, the better you become, and through a variety of writing exercises and different techniques, we can focus on helping you produce your best writing.

I am also an experienced proofreader and editor and can help you improve existing works and ready them for submission.

Ejder

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Develop your creative writing through worldbuilding, myth, lore, symbolism, poetry, and character-driven storytelling.
My own work focuses on dark fantasy and mythic worlds shaped through characters, symbolic systems, atmosphere, and poetic language. I am especially interested in worldbuilding that grows organically from relationships, perception, identity, conflict, transformation, and the internal logic of a fictional universe.

In our sessions, we can work on worldbuilding, lore, character development, mythology, symbolic systems, atmosphere, narrative structure, poetry, or the connections between these elements. Rather than simply adding more information to a fictional world, we can explore how its cultures, beliefs, histories, languages, spaces, and characters influence one another and create a coherent whole.

My academic background in Comparative Literature, Philosophy, and Archaeology also allows us to approach creative work from different perspectives, especially when exploring myth, symbolism, culture, meaning, and narrative structure.

You can bring an existing manuscript, poem, character, setting, lore document, or worldbuilding project. You can also come with only an initial idea. Sessions can be shaped around brainstorming, creative development, feedback, close discussion of your text, or building the conceptual foundations of your fictional world.

You do not need to be an experienced writer. The aim is to help you develop a creative language and fictional universe that feel distinctive, internally coherent, and meaningful to you.

Edwige

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Explore your creativity through words, stories and personal expression. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced writer, discover new ways to develop your ideas, experiment with different styles and find your own voice.

Through guided prompts and imaginative exercises, enjoy writing freely, at your own pace, in a supportive and inspiring space.

This class is available in French, English, or both languages.

Alexandra

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Do you have a draft you're stuck on, a story idea you're procrastinating or trouble keeping up a writing routine? Then I can help. I have my MA in Creative & Professional writing and have been writing for 20+ years.

I can help with:
-technical issues like how to become a better editor of your own work
-creative issues like help with brainstorming, story development, plotting, character arcs
-writer issues like writer’s block, lack of self confidence, writing habits and accountability
-or give you feedback on your creative piece in real time and advice on how to strengthen your work

The lessons are tailored to meet you where you are and lead you where you want to go. I’ve written in various genres (sci fi dystopia, period drama murder mystery, offbeat dramedy) and formats (short stories, novels, screenplays) and have been giving professional feedback within my various writing circles during for years. I'm adept at working with various types of writing and I am interested to see what you’ve cooked up!

Aida

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I'm an AI Creative Producer, Digital Content Designer and experienced educator based in Belgium, teaching students worldwide.

With over 18 years of educational experience and extensive hands-on practice in generative AI, I specialise in technical AI animation, social media content production and creative AI workflows.

I actively create AI visuals, animations, educational content and digital media through projects including Kleine Klanken, Future Minds with AI-DA and the collaborative international platform KWIP.online.

My teaching approach is practical, personalised and project-based. I help students turn their own ideas into finished creative products.

Worldwide classroom. Premium knowledge. No borders.

Cedric

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Discover cinema from the inside, deepen your perspective as a spectator and develop your projects with the methods used in the professional world.

Do you want to improve your screenwriting skills, develop a film project, understand the mechanisms of your favorite works, or prepare for your future in cinema?

Whether you are a film buff, student, aspiring screenwriter or an experienced author, I offer private lessons tailored to your level, interests and ambitions.

As a graduate of ESRA Paris and a professional in film production and development, I draw on my experience with authors and my work at Somnivore Films to share the methods of analysis, writing and development that I use daily.
Courses tailored to your goals
Screenwriting and dramaturgy

From the conception of a story to its various rewrites, learn to master the mechanisms of cinematic writing: narrative construction, dramatic structure, character development, conflicts, dialogues, rhythm and progression of the story.

We can work on targeted exercises or directly on your own script, whether it's a short film, a feature film, or a series project.

For authors who already have a script, I also offer rewriting support: dramaturgical analysis, identification of narrative difficulties, search for solutions and deepening of artistic intentions.

Film analysis on demand: choose the films that fascinate you!

Have you always wanted to understand why a film moves you, fascinates you, or leaves you perplexed?

I offer sessions entirely devoted to the films of your choice.

We can explore their storytelling, their characters, their staging, their editing, their themes, or even the artistic choices that shape the viewer's experience.

The analysis can focus on an entire work, a particular sequence, or a question that interests you: Why does this scene work? How does the director build emotion? What does a film tell us beyond its plot?

The goal is to develop your ability to observe, interpret and argue your analyses, while exploring the works that truly interest you.

Analyzing the writing of a film: understanding the mechanisms of a screenplay

This approach is particularly aimed at writing enthusiasts, screenwriters, and people who want to understand how a cinematic narrative is constructed.

Using a film of your choice, we analyze its narrative architecture: exposition, conflict development, scene construction, character trajectories, dramatic twists and resolution.

We can study the intentions of the screenwriters, identify potential difficulties in the narrative and consider other writing possibilities.

This method allows you to acquire analytical reflexes directly applicable to your own scenarios.

Genre cinema: horror, fantasy, thriller and exploration of film genres

Genre cinema is one of my main areas of specialization, with a particular interest in horror, fantasy, and thrillers.

I offer sessions dedicated to the analysis of these universes and their narrative mechanisms: construction of suspense, management of fear, creation of an atmosphere, anticipation, surprise, subversion of conventions and spectator expectations.

How do you construct a truly terrifying scene? Why do some revelations work better than others? How do you renew the conventions of a genre without losing what makes it unique?

We can study existing films, explore a particular subgenre, or work on writing your own project.

This specialization is aimed at both film enthusiasts wishing to deepen their knowledge of genre cinema and authors eager to master its dramatic mechanisms.

Film development and production

How do you transform an idea into a project that can be presented to a production company?

Drawing on my experience in production and my work at Somnivore Films, I can help you understand the different stages of film development.

We can work on writing a synopsis, a treatment, a statement of intent, an artistic dossier or a pitch, but also address financing mechanisms, the search for producers and the organization of film development.

The support can be based on your personal project or take the form of an introduction to professional practices in the sector.

Documentary writing and development

Thanks to my specialized training in documentary filmmaking and my experience in this field, I also offer courses dedicated to the design of documentary projects.

Choosing the subject, research, defining an angle, constructing a point of view, documentary writing, preparing interviews, articulation between narration and filmed reality: we address the particularities of this cinematic form.

I can also assist you in writing a documentary development file.

Preparation for film schools and university support

Do you want to attend a film school or pursue film studies?

Having myself completed several university and professional training courses in this field, I can assist you in preparing your applications: compiling a file, presenting your projects, preparing for interviews and training for analysis or writing tests.

I also offer support to film students for their film analyses, dissertations, research papers and screenwriting exercises.
A teaching method directly informed by my professional experience
My approach is based on one conviction: the mechanisms of cinema are best understood when observed in action and when one learns to use them.

In my professional activity, I analyze scripts, identify their dramaturgical difficulties, support authors in their rewrites and participate in the development of projects intended to be presented to producers.

I apply this approach to my classes, combining explanations, film examples and exercises tailored to each student.

What happens during a session ?

We begin by identifying your expectations and the difficulties you wish to work on. Each lesson is then structured around a specific objective.

For a writing course, we can, for example, examine your storyboard, analyze the dramatic function of several scenes, rework a character, or compare different narrative solutions.

For a film analysis, we can start with a sequence, observe its construction and understand how the choices of writing, directing or editing guide our perception.

For project support, we work directly on your documents, with reasoned observations and suggestions for rewriting or development.

The sessions devoted to a particular film are prepared around a work and questions defined together beforehand.

I favour exchange and reflection: it is not about imposing a single interpretation or method on you, but about giving you the means to understand the possible choices, their consequences and their relevance according to your intentions.

You will therefore leave with knowledge, working methods and, where the course allows, concrete suggestions to continue your progress.
Who are my courses for?
My courses are open to all levels and different profiles:
- Film buffs and enthusiasts, wishing to deepen their understanding of films, explore film genres or discover the mechanisms of writing and directing.
- Beginners and aspiring authors, eager to learn to write, structure their ideas or develop a film project.
- Experienced screenwriters and authors, seeking an outside perspective on their work, dramaturgical support or tools to deepen their practice.
- Students and candidates for film schools, wishing to progress in their studies, prepare for admission tests or benefit from methodological support.
- Project leaders wishing to better understand the professional practices of film development and production.
You can come with a screenplay in progress, a film idea, a work you wish to analyze, a file to prepare or simply a curiosity for cinema.

Each course is built around what you want to learn, understand or develop, with support that takes into account your experience and objectives.

Alex

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Film & Media Studies -- A Level, GCSE

Private Tutoring & Revision Guidance for Film Studies & Media Studies for all exam boards, for ages 13-18 years, by a First Class Film Studies & Production Graduate from Queen's University Belfast. I will guide your child through the curriculum according to their exam board criteria, helping them improve their writing, analysis, and knowledge of the subject in order to reach the higher levels.