You have an idea for what could make a nice short film but don’t know how to get started? Together with the coaches Guro Ekornholmen & Anniken Fjesme you will start the Bootcamp Shorts Lab by learning the basics of script development. How to refine the idea, how to write a convincing synopsis, structure your script and how to go further from there.

Timeslot: 10:00-12:45

Would you like to meet fellow filmmakers and talk about your script with them? During the Get-together Working Session you will be discussing and giving your feedback/recommendation and inspirations on the projects of your fellow filmmakers who have as well joined the Masterclass Script Development: Shape up Your Idea Into a Killer Script.

During the session the participants of the masterclass will be divided into Breakout Room and will have 20 minutes per project for discussion.

Would you like to join the Get-together session?

Please send your script to [email protected] We will pair filmmakers a week before the Bootcamp Shorts Lab and we will send you the scripts of your group members (2-3) in advance for preparation.

*No coach is present during this session.

Timeslot: 14:00-15:15

• 14:00 Introduction
• 14:10 Project 1
• 14:30 Project 2
• 14:50 Project 3

After a refreshing homemade snack and a good conversation that lifted up the spirits even more, join the next masterclass that will deal with the production phase of a short film. Where to search for funding, how to finance your short film, how to make a budget, find the crew and start the production? The coach Eliza Jones will help find answers to these questions.

Timeslot: 15:30-17:00

The script is finished, the budget is more or less gathered, you are ready to make a film. But what makes each film special? The director's vision. In this masterclass the coach Birgitte Stærmose will teach you how to search for your director's vision, how to work with actors & crew and how to bring your story to life!

Timeslot: 10:00-12:45

In this masterclass the participants will learn from coach Manuel Claro how different camera angles and movements can render the meaning of a scene in unexpected ways and create a visual work of art that is even more artistically elaborated. The masterclass can be interesting both for directors, writers, producers and camera(wo)men.

Timeslot: 14:30-16:00

It is very often that we talk about scripts with the coaches and fellow filmmakers, but how about the director's vision? If you ask any director, the director's vision is the hardest document to write. Would you like to meet fellow filmmakers and talk about your director's vision with them? During the Get-together Working Session you will be discussing and giving your feedback/recommendation and inspirations on the projects of your fellow filmmakers who have as well joined the Masterclass Directing: Bring Your Vision to the Screen.

During the session the participants of the masterclass will be divided into Breakout Room and will have 20 minutes per project for discussion.

Would you like to join the Get-together session? Please send your script & director's vision to [email protected] We will pair filmmakers a week before the Bootcamp Shorts Lab and we will send you the projects of your group members (2-3) in advance for preparation.

*No coach is present during this session.

Timeslot: 16:15-17:45

• 16:15 Introduction
• 16:30 Project 1
• 16:55 Project 2
• 17:20 Project 3

It's a wrap! Finally, the production is done and you are ready to finish your film during the editing process. Together with the coach you set off into the journey of finding the best shots or creating the best sound atmosphere or even 'saving' the film. We all know about basic editing rules, but how can we, using and breaking the rules, make your story even better? This masterclass will reveal the secrets of finding the best editing solutions.

Timeslot: 09:00-10:15

Does sound matter for the film editing? Can it influence your story, can it damage your ideas or refine your storyline? How to search for the Sound vision? Together with the coach Peter Albrechtsen you will be creating a completely new sound universe on the editing table!

Timeslot: 10:30-12:00

The film is done, you are satisfied with it and now it needs to be shown to the world! But which festivals offer the perfect platform for your piece of work and how do you get accepted into the festival selections after all? The panelists will discuss distribution strategies, dos and don’ts.

Timeslot: 12:15-13:15

The Bootcamp Shorts Lab has finished! You are ready to start working on your project! Eight selected filmmakers will work on their scripts together with the coach during three group sessions.

• Eight selected participants will be divided into two groups of four;
• During the session the coach will give feedback/insight on each script (50 min per project), each participant will join the discussion to discuss the project of fellow writers;
• It is a group session, you need to read and prepare all the projects from the participants of your group;
• The scripts of your fellow writers will be sent to you a week in advance for the preparation;
• You will get homework after the session to make changes in your script and you will need to send you updated script to [email protected] on October 15.

Would you like your project to be selected to the Writers Room? Please fill in the form above. We will preselect the scripts and inform chosen projects on September 1.

Time slot: 13:45-17:45

The second group session of the Writers Room when eight selected filmmakers will work on their scripts together with the coach during three group sessions.

• Time slot: 10:30-15:30
• Eight selected participants will be divided into two groups of four;
• During the session the coach will give feedback/insight on each script, each participant will join the discussion to discuss the project of fellow writers;
• It is a group session, you need to read and prepare all the projects from the participants of your group;
• The scripts of your fellow writers will be sent to you a week in advance for the preparation;
• You will get homework after the session to make changes in your script and you will need to send you updated script to [email protected] on November 19.

Would you like your project to be selected to the Writers Room? Please fill in the form above. We will preselect the scripts and inform chosen projects on September 1.

The third group session of the Writers Room when eight selected filmmakers will work on their scripts together with the coach.

Would you like your project to be selected to the Writers Room? Please fill in the form above. We will preselect the scripts and inform chosen projects on September 1.