This 45-minute film class is packed with knowledge and is perfect for film students, aspiring filmmakers, indie directors and producers, and any creator who is interested in bringing their passion project to life in the form of a live-action film, with the look of a high-end production. Montreal-based sci-fi director Nguyen-Anh Nguyen is known for his work on the viral hit Akira Project, the cyberpunk thriller Temple and the space drama Hyperlight, that have garnered over 10Mviews online to widespread acclaim. He is a brand ambassador for Blackmagic Design and Manfrotto and is developing original science-fiction projects under his company Second Tomorrow Studios. He will walk you through his step-by-step directors process for creating a high-quality film on a DIY budget. Key lessons include: Mood boardingDirection NotesLocation selectionActorsShooting Smartly for VFXSound and MusicStarting with a single idea, then building a mood board out of your vision through style references, art direction, and visual effects supervision, Anhs workflow will unlock a whole new world of filmmaking, helping you to build a community around your film idea, and most importantly, realize your vision.
