This is the third out of four courses that follow the genesis of an author’s film. In this course, we will continue our filmmaking journey from pre-production and hard preps to the film set. Directing is both vision and collaboration. In this course, you’ll learn how to transform your script into a living film—by developing a strong team, shaping your visual language, and working closely with actors. We’ll cover every stage: from collaborating with your DOP and production designer, to understanding costumes as tools of performance, to guiding actors through rehearsals and the casting room.
You’ll also discover the cinematic power of shots, framing, and close-ups, and how to apply them to your own storytelling. Finally, we’ll step onto the set—where directing actors, managing energy, and leading with authority become the core of filmmaking. Led by a Cannes-selected director, this is your inside guide to auteur cinema.
I created these courses because 15 years ago, when I was starting out – these were the exact courses I wished I had. Something that could offer not just theory and instructions, but a sense of what directing truly feels like — the experience before the experience. That realization became the driving force behind this project.
In all four courses, we will cover all the essential aspects of filmmaking — from an auteur point of view- from theory to practical application, from visual storytelling to emotional tone. You will learn how to write a screenplay, prepare for the shoot, work with actors, lead a crew, and shape your film in post-production. But this is not just a technical course. I will also share personal experience: stories, challenges, mistakes, and breakthroughs I’ve experienced on real sets, so you can gain valuable insight into the emotional and intuitive side of directing.
Auteur filmmaking means leading the creative vision, and that requires more than knowledge — it requires self-awareness, intuition, and trust in your voice. This course is here to help you develop all three. By the end of all four courses, you won’t just understand how films are made — you’ll feel equipped and inspired to make your own. Whether you’re just starting out or already on your path, these courses offer a deep, honest, and practical look into what it really means to be an auteur filmmaker today.
- Film students who want to complement their academic knowledge with real life practical tips and experiences
- Emerging beginner filmmakers and passionate film enthusiasts are eager to direct their first feature or short films successfully.
- Film professionals looking to refine their experience of film direction, collaboration with artistic crew and prepration of their films.
