Seminar archive

27 April to 4 May 2017, Balestrand, Norway
2017 (1787a) EN

éQuinoxe Europe

20. International Screenwriters' Workshops & Master Classes

Scriptwriting: Scriptwriting • Production/ Postproduction: Fictional and documentary films
05.05.2017, Zurich
2017 (1797) EN

Symposium Virtual Territories

Workshop on Virtual Reality and Immersive Film

Scriptwriting: Scriptwriting • Scriptwriting: Analysis, expertise, coaching • Production/ Postproduction: Fictional and documentary films • Production/ Postproduction: Corporate and promotional films • Directing: Fictional films • Directing: Documentaries • Animation: Directing • Animation: Artistic or technical collaboration • Technical skills: Photography / Lighting • Technical skills: Production Manager • Promotion and public relations: Promotion and public relations
La consultation, selon entente entre consultante et auteur-e, aura lieu la semaine du 8 mai 2017, à Genève ou à Lausanne
2017 (scc-f-17-2) FR

Script Coaching On Demand Romandie (II)

Consultation(s) individuelle(s) avec une script consultante autour d'un projet de long métrage, d'animation ou, exceptionnellement, de court métrage, au stade du traitement, séquencier ou scénario

Scriptwriting: Scriptwriting • Production/ Postproduction: Fictional and documentary films • Directing: Fictional films
13.05.2017, Zurich
2017 (1755c) DE , FR

We'll fix it in the Post

Possibilités et limites de la correction du son en postproduction

Directing: Documentaries • Technical skills: Sound recording while shooting • Technical skills: Production Manager • Technical skills: Special Effects / Lab • Technical skills: Sound post-production
13.05.2017, Zürich
2017 (1755c) DE , FR

We'll fix it in the Post

Möglichkeiten und Grenzen der Korrektur von schlechten Original-Tönen in der Postproduktion

Directing: Documentaries • Technical skills: Sound recording while shooting • Technical skills: Production Manager • Technical skills: Special Effects / Lab • Technical skills: Sound post-production
dès mai 2017, Zürich / Lausanne / Berlin / Amsterdam
2017 (MfD-17-3) DE , FR , IT , EN

Mentoring for DOCS (III)

Consultation individuelle lors de la préparation d'un documentaire de cinéma

Production/ Postproduction: Fictional and documentary films • Directing: Documentaries
Ab Mai 2017, Zürich / Lausanne / Berlin / Amsterdam
2017 (MfD-17-3) DE , FR , IT , EN

Mentoring for DOCS (III)

Individuelle Beratung bei der Arbeit an einem Kinodokumentarfilm

Production/ Postproduction: Fictional and documentary films • Directing: Documentaries
Two 4 day Modules: 23.-27.5.2017, Switzerland and 13.-17.11.2017, Poland
2017 (17893) EN

Structural Constellations

Intensive European Residential Masterclass

Scriptwriting: Scriptwriting • Scriptwriting: Analysis, expertise, coaching • Production/ Postproduction: Fictional and documentary films • Directing: Fictional films • Directing: Documentaries
27. + 28.5.2015, Zürich
2017 (1760a) DE

"...und es läuft 2017"

Kommentar/Voice-Over, Werbung, Trick-/Spielfilm/(Nach)-Synchronisation und Hörspiel

Acting: Sound recording studio
La consulenza si terrà il venerdì 9 giugno 2017 a Lugano.
2017 (scc-i-17-1) IT

Script Coaching On Demand in Ticino

Consulenza individuale con Heidrun Schleef su un progetto di cinema o di televisione

Scriptwriting: Scriptwriting • Production/ Postproduction: Fictional and documentary films • Directing: Fictional films
16.-18.06.2017, Berne
2017 (1740) DE , FR

Ancré dans le réel, vol. 3

Le défi de la narration en "je"

Stratégies pour faire de son vécu une histoire cinématographique universelle
Scriptwriting: Scriptwriting • Directing: Fictional films • Directing: Documentaries • Technical skills: Photography / Lighting
16.-18.06.2017, Bern
2017 (1740) DE , FR

Der Anker im Realen Vol. 3

Transformation des Eigenen

Strategien zur Transformation des Eigenen zu universell gültigen Filmgeschichten
Scriptwriting: Scriptwriting • Directing: Fictional films • Directing: Documentaries • Technical skills: Photography / Lighting
23.6.-2.7.2017, Hamburg/DE
2017 (1793) DE , EN

MSH MediaSoundHamburg

7. Internationale Hamburger Sommerakademie für Filmmusik, Gamemusic und Sounddesign 

FOCAL vergibt ein Stipendium an einen/eine Schweizer KomponistIn, MusikerIn oder SounddesignerIn für die kostenlose Teilnahme an den Workshops und Sonderveranstaltungen sowie für Unterkunft und Verpflegung.
Film music
29.06.2017, Zurich
2017 (1775ab) DE , FR

Grand écran ou consommation de contenus vidéo numériques?

Le public cinéma et les tendances de la VoD

Production/ Postproduction: Fictional and documentary films • Purchase and programming: Purchase and programming • Programming and management of movie theaters: Programming and management of movie theaters
29.06.2017, Zürich
2017 (1775ab) DE , FR

Grosse Leinwand oder Bewegtbildnutzung?

Filmpublikum und Trends im Video-on-Demand

Production/ Postproduction: Fictional and documentary films • Purchase and programming: Purchase and programming • Programming and management of movie theaters: Programming and management of movie theaters
30.06 - 01.07.2017, Neuchâtel
2017 (1712) EN

Colour Script, Colour Key

Colour as an Aid to Storytelling

Directing: Fictional films • Animation: Directing • Animation: Artistic or technical collaboration • Technical skills: Scenography
dès juillet 2017, Zürich / Lausanne / Berlin / Amsterdam
2017 (MfD-17-4) DE , FR , IT , EN

Mentoring for DOCS (IV)

Consultation individuelle lors de la préparation d'un documentaire de cinéma

Production/ Postproduction: Fictional and documentary films • Directing: Documentaries
Ab July 2017, Zürich / Lausanne / Berlin / Amsterdam
2017 (MfD-17-4) DE , FR , IT , EN

Mentoring for DOCS (IV)

Individuelle Beratung bei der Arbeit an einem Kinodokumentarfilm

Production/ Postproduction: Fictional and documentary films • Directing: Documentaries
Saturday 30 September 2017, at the Hotel Dolder Zurich
2017 (1730) EN

From Producers to Producers

Digital distribution has changed the media landscape. What are the new finance opportunities for producers of movies and series?

Production/ Postproduction: Fictional and documentary films
dès août 2017, Zürich / Lausanne / Berlin / Amsterdam
2017 (MfD-17-5) DE , FR , IT , EN

Mentoring for DOCS (V)

Consultation individuelle lors de la préparation d'un documentaire de cinéma

Production/ Postproduction: Fictional and documentary films • Directing: Documentaries
Ab August 2017, Zürich / Lausanne / Berlin / Amsterdam
2017 (MfD-17-5) DE , FR , IT , EN

Mentoring for DOCS (V)

Individuelle Beratung bei der Arbeit an einem Kinodokumentarfilm

Production/ Postproduction: Fictional and documentary films • Directing: Documentaries
15.09.2017, Lucerne
2017 (1711) EN

TV-paint Masterclass

A multifaceted animation tool

With Ugo Bienvenu and Kevin Manach
Animation: Directing • Animation: Artistic or technical collaboration
24 September- 1st October 2017, in Germany
2017 (1787b) EN

eQuinoxe Europe

21. International Screenwriters' Workshops & Master Classes

A unique experience for independent filmmakers
Scriptwriting: Scriptwriting • Production/ Postproduction: Fictional and documentary films
Wednesday 27 to Friday 29 September 2017, in Finstadjordet (Norway)
2017 (1792) EN

MEDICI - The Film Funding Journey

Seventh Workshop: The Role of Public Film Funds in the Future

Other profession
29. - 30.9.2017, Lausanne
2017 (1759) DE , FR

Aborder sereinement les workflows

La gestion de l'image et du son du tournage à la postproduction

Technical skills: Photography / Lighting • Technical skills: Editing • Technical skills: Production Manager • Technical skills: Sound post-production
29. - 30.9.2017, Lausanne
2017 (1759) DE , FR

Der entspannte Umgang mit Workflows

Die Verwaltung von Bild und Ton - vom Dreh bis zur Postproduktion

Technical skills: Photography / Lighting • Technical skills: Editing • Technical skills: Production Manager • Technical skills: Sound post-production
1. - 31.10.2017, Fontevraud (F)
2017 (1717) FR , EN

Bienvenue à Fontevraud!

La résidence internationale d'écriture en cinéma d'animation 

Concours pour une bourse d'écriture à l'Abbaye de Fontevraud (F) - Appel à projets
Animation: Directing
1. - 31.10.2016, Fontevraud (F)
2017 (1717) FR , EN

Bienvenue à Fontevraud!

La résidence internationale d'écriture en cinéma d'animation

Projektwettbewerb für ein Stipendium in der Abbaye de Fontevraud (F)
Animation: Directing
Beginning November - mid December 2017, Ludwigsburg/DE
2017 (1761) EN

International Screen Acting

Immersion course in acting for film

The Filmakademie Baden-Württemberg is offering selected young acting talent the chance to take part in its multi-week, English-language screen acting workshop. FOCAL will enable one Swiss actor or actress to join them.
Acting: Theater and television
La consultation, selon entente entre consultante et auteur·e, aura lieu la semaine du 2 octobre 2017 à Genève ou à Lausanne.
2017 (scc-f-17-3) FR

Script Coaching On Demand Romandie (III)

Consultation(s) individuelle(s) avec une script consultante autour d'un projet de long métrage, d'animation ou, exceptionnellement, de court métrage, au stade du traitement, séquencier ou scénario

Scriptwriting: Scriptwriting • Production/ Postproduction: Fictional and documentary films • Directing: Fictional films • Directing: Documentaries
14. + 15.10.2017, Zurich
2017 (17895) EN

Phil Parker's Masterclass: Working with Genre

The way genre impacts on film, from the quirky short to the high-budget feature

Scriptwriting: Scriptwriting • Production/ Postproduction: Fictional and documentary films • Directing: Fictional films
18 - 22.10.2017, Mallorca (ES)
2017 (1733b) EN

Essential Legal Framework 2017

European Co-Production - Legal and Financial Aspects

Production/ Postproduction: Fictional and documentary films • Directing: Fictional films • Directing: Documentaries • Purchase and programming: Purchase and programming
26. + 27.10. 2017, Bern
2017 (1771) DE , FR

Projection de films analogiques

La gestion de copies fragiles au cinéma et dans des festivals

Screening: Screening
26. + 27.10. 2017, Bern
2017 (1771) DE , FR

Analoge Filmprojektion

Umgang mit fragilen Kopien im Kino und bei Festivals

Screening: Screening
La consulenza si terrà il venerdi 27 ottobre 2017 a Lugano
2017 (scc-i-17-2) IT

Script Coaching On Demand in Ticino

Consulenza individuale con Heidrun Schleef su un progetto di cinema o di televisione

Scriptwriting: Scriptwriting • Production/ Postproduction: Fictional and documentary films • Directing: Fictional films • Directing: Documentaries
31.10.2017, Soleure
2017 (1799) DE , FR

FOCAL for Women: Let's Talk about Money!

Cachets, négociations, expression en public

Scriptwriting: Scriptwriting • Scriptwriting: Analysis, expertise, coaching • Production/ Postproduction: Fictional and documentary films • Production/ Postproduction: Corporate and promotional films • Directing: Fictional films • Directing: Documentaries • Animation: Directing • Animation: Artistic or technical collaboration • Technical skills: Photography / Lighting • Technical skills: Lighting • Technical skills: Sound recording while shooting • Technical skills: Scenography • Technical skills: Costumes / Wardrobe • Technical skills: Make-Up • Technical skills: Editing • Technical skills: Assistant director • Technical skills: Production Manager • Technical skills: Special Effects / Lab • Acting: Theater and television • Purchase and programming: Purchase and programming • Programming and management of movie theaters: Programming and management of movie theaters • Screening: Screening • Film critic • History of media and cinema / Theory • Film music • Archiving / Restoring / Saveguarding of films • Technical skills: Grips • Technical skills: Sound post-production • Technical skills: Continuity • Technical skills: Location Manager • Technical skills: Assistant Producer • Acting: Sound recording studio • Promotion and public relations: Promotion and public relations • Worldsales & Distribution
31.10.2017, Solothurn
2017 (1799) DE , FR

FOCAL for Women: Let's Talk about Money!

Gagen, Verhandlungen, Auftrittskompetenz

Scriptwriting: Scriptwriting • Scriptwriting: Analysis, expertise, coaching • Production/ Postproduction: Fictional and documentary films • Production/ Postproduction: Corporate and promotional films • Directing: Fictional films • Directing: Documentaries • Animation: Directing • Animation: Artistic or technical collaboration • Technical skills: Photography / Lighting • Technical skills: Lighting • Technical skills: Sound recording while shooting • Technical skills: Scenography • Technical skills: Costumes / Wardrobe • Technical skills: Make-Up • Technical skills: Editing • Technical skills: Assistant director • Technical skills: Production Manager • Technical skills: Special Effects / Lab • Acting: Theater and television • Purchase and programming: Purchase and programming • Programming and management of movie theaters: Programming and management of movie theaters • Screening: Screening • Film critic • History of media and cinema / Theory • Film music • Archiving / Restoring / Saveguarding of films • Technical skills: Grips • Technical skills: Sound post-production • Technical skills: Continuity • Technical skills: Location Manager • Technical skills: Assistant Producer • Acting: Sound recording studio • Promotion and public relations: Promotion and public relations • Worldsales & Distribution
6.11.2017, Morges/VD
2017 (17450) FR

Au secours, je suis débordé·e !

Gestion du temps et des priorités

Les méthodes les plus efficaces pour optimiser son temps et limiter les tensions dues aux urgences
Scriptwriting: Scriptwriting • Scriptwriting: Analysis, expertise, coaching • Production/ Postproduction: Fictional and documentary films • Production/ Postproduction: Corporate and promotional films • Directing: Fictional films • Directing: Documentaries • Directing: Corporate and promotional films • Animation: Directing
6-10.11.2017, Montréal
2017 (17392) FR

Rencontres de coproduction francophones

Permettre aux producteurs et productrices de rencontrer des partenaires potentiels pour le développement et le financement de leurs projets et favoriser les coproductions de longs métrages de fiction en langue française
Production/ Postproduction: Fictional and documentary films
10.11.2017, Winterthur
2017 (17452a) DE , FR

Industry Lab "Let's Work Together!"

Offre pour la branche du court métrage: Workshops et Panels
Directing: Fictional films • Directing: Documentaries • Animation: Directing
10.11.2017, Winterthur
2017 (17452a) DE , FR

Industry Lab "Let's Work Together!"

Industry-Angebot für die Kurzfilmbranche - Workshops und Panels
Directing: Fictional films • Directing: Documentaries • Animation: Directing
10.11.2017, Winterthour
2017 (scc-kurzfilm17) DE , EN

Script Coaching pour courts métrages

aux 21èmes Journées internationales du Court Métrage à Winterthour

Scriptwriting: Scriptwriting • Directing: Fictional films • Animation: Directing
10.11.2017, Winterthur
2017 (scc-kurzfilm17) DE , EN

Kurzfilm Script Coaching

an den 21. Internationale Kurzfilmtage Winterthur

Scriptwriting: Scriptwriting • Directing: Fictional films • Animation: Directing

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