Directing Level 2: Prepping Your First Feature (Aug. 2019)

Learn the steps to prepare you to direct your first feature film with an experienced director as your guide. Topics in this eight-week Level 2 course include casting actors, hiring your key crew, prepping with your DP, the rehearsal process, blocking a scene, and more. You should come with a completed draft of a feature film script that you want to make. Sessions feature presentations/discussions, interactive exercises, a case study with a renowned director from the Sundance network, and a one-on-one mentoring session focused on your project. Eligibility Requirement: Feature script and completion of Co//ab Level 1 Directing Course or Feature script and completion of at least one short as director.

Applications for this course are now closed. Class size is limited to 30 participants. All online class sessions are recorded for registered participants who are unable to attend live.

The application period for the course has ended. Watch the Sundance Co//ab newsletter for updates on future course offerings.