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LA Film Workshops is an applied learning center focused exclusively on training for the film and television industries. At LAFW our participants learn from working industry professionals who take time from their busy schedules to invest in the next generation of filmmakers. Our workshops combine minimal lecture time with hands-on training. Participants use the same equipment that is used in the field in order to experience a realistic work environment! If you ever dreamed of having a career in film or television, this the place to start! Let us help you take your skills to the next level.
Workshops News! LAFW has posted the new schedule for our mid-Spring term.
Chuck Bush is the Founder of the LA Film Workshops and a twenty-eight year veteran of the entertainment industry. Mr. Bush began his career in 1983 working on the Warner Bros film, Fandango . Since then he has worked as a Writer, a Director, a Producer and an Editor of films, televison programs, music videos, documentaries and TV commercials. Chuck has won numerous awards for his work, but he is most proud of his work as a teacher. Mr. Bush's company was the employer partner of a million dollar grant awarded to Baton Rouge Community College to teach Film Technology. Chuck was the chief architect of that curriculum and he brings that same "know how" to LAFW, along with all of his original staff. "I have been given SO much in this business and LAFW is my way of giving back." Chuck Bush is still active in the film industry as a Writer, Producer and Director.
Jeremiah Fry is a talented Director, Camera Operator and Director of Photography. In 2010 he shot the feature film, Letting Go using a combination of the RED ONE and his Canon 5D mk II. Jeremiah also has extensive experience shooting documentary-style cinematography around the world in the mission field. Letting Go will be released in 2011.
Randy McAllen is director of production at Jimmy Swaggert Ministries where he oversees production of all programming on two full-time Direct TV channels. Randy has years of experience as both a Final Cut Pro and Avid Symphony editor. Prior to that Randy worked at Video Park.
Mr. McAllen formerly taught video editing at Baton Rouge Community College.
Frank C. Schroeder is a thirty-three year veteran film and television executive producer/director as well as entertainment consultant. He has been an innovator in the entertainment industry being featured in books and magazines, including The Hollywood Reporter, (Frank Schroeder Creates a G-Rated Market), Sports Illustrated and Roaring Lambs. Mr. Schroeder's portfolio includes the production and/or distribution of a wide array of award winning products from theatrical motion pictures, direct to video productions, network television programming, infomercials and music videos including, Quo Vadis, The Pistol The Birth Of A Legend, Jesus The Christ, Gordy, and network sports anthology Julius Ervings Sports Focus. Mr. Schroeder has an MA from Regent University School of Communication (TV & Film) and a BS from LSU in General Studies with an emphasis in Communication.
The love of lighting began for Phil Beard as a young man in New Orleans. He started his career not behind the camera but acting in local theatre in New Orleans. He sought fame in the bright lights of New York City. Once in New York, Phil became interested in the workings of a film set. He attended classes in film production at Hunter College. As his passion for the film business grew he sought work as a crew member. He worked on several films including Friday, The Thirteenth. But as many New Orleanians, the City called him home. He returned home in the early eighties and became a part of the growing film community first as a grip and now as a lighting gaffer for film and video.
Phil has during the last several years begun to teach the art of lighting to classes at BRCC in Baton Rouge and provided his expertise and teaching skills to a production NOLAW in conjunction with Tulane University in New Orleans.
Bartley Collier is himself an LAFW success story. Bartley studied under Mr. Henry in one of the many iterations of his training programs and has been working ever since. In 2007, Mr. Collier came on staff as an assistant instructor to Mr. Henry.
Bartley remains active as a Best Boy or Key Grip on films shot throughout south Louisiana, including Films in Motion's Wrong Side of Town and Burning Palms.
LA Film Workshops focuses on industry-centered learning. We stay in touch with the job market so we are acutely aware of opportunities in the region. We offer a wide variety of trainings covering a diverse selection of film disciplines. Often our trainings compliment each other so students can take several classes consecutively to gain a more complete education in film. And if there is a particular area of film you would like to experience but you don't see it listed, use the CONTACT form to make the request and we will connect with you when the workshop is scheduled!
This workshop will cover both the art and craft of screenwriting. We will explore the basic technique of taking an idea and creating a feature length script in a step by step process. This intensive workshop will cover story structure, the paradigm, character development, proper script formatting, dialog voicing and much more. Attendees need no prior experience in screenwriting, just a passion for storytelling. No special software is required to take this workshop. This session will be lead by Chuck Bush, who has written four screenplays; two of which were purchased and the other two were optioned.
This is a brand new workshop for La Film Workshops. We are proud to have an experienced professional leading class for us. Frank C. Schroeder will bring his 33 years of entertainment expertise to the table where students will learn the basics behind the director's process. This one day event will be an overview of such topics as, from script to screen, camera angles, working with actors, narrative thread and much more. Mr. Schroeder will use applied learning techniques to bring his students into the process in a meaningful way. This workshop is also beneficial for actors wishing to get a deeper understanding of the process.
With the HDSLR revolution, filmmaking is becoming more about talent and less about expensive equipment. These cameras require far less light than their film counterparts. But no matter what type of camera you use, if the lighting is not right the shot won't look right! Lighting makes the diffrence between the amatuer and the professional. Lighting is about more than illumination, it is part of the storytelling mechanism of film! Now you can learn the basic principles of lighting in our Lighting Basics Workshop. This two-day class covers the basics of lighting, including different types of lights like tungsten, flourescent, LED and others. It also helps attendees discover how to enhance the film's narrative through light placement.
This LAFW event is designed to give participants an introduction to professional digital video cameras. The class begins on Friday evening with instruction that includes introduction to basic camera functions, principles of light and exposure and shot composition . Several different models of digital video cameras will be demonstrated in class. Saturday will begin with hands-on training that includes camera prep and setup, along with their tripods, picture monitors and more. The day will end with workshop participants taking the different video cameras around our campus and gaining experience getting different camera angles under indoor and outdoor conditions. Participants who own video cameras are invited to bring them.
In the LAFW Camera for Filmmakers Workshop , students will work with several HDSLR's by Canon, including the 5D, the 7D, the T1i and the T2i. The course will include he following professional insights:
This LAFW event is tailored to introduce participants to the theories and the practical aspects of non-linear editing. The Art of Editing Workshop is platform agnostic in that we will focus on the process of editing instead of the software. Though we will discuss certain programs including Avid, Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premier Pro and Sony Vegas because they are a part of the editing process; but they are just a means to an end. When the student understands editing as a craft, these programs are then just "tools" in the hands of the craftsman. Students will gain hands-on experience with these tools following a short classroom tutorial.
Video Production Bootcamp is brand new to LAFW. It is an intensive two day event featuring both lecture and "hands-on" training. We will discuss the principles of lighting, camera and location sound, then put those principles to use by setting up both a studio production and a location production from start to finish. Students will work in teams so that each one gets experience in lighting, camera and sound. Students will learn:
Social Media platforms like facebook and twitter have become indispensible tools for communication in the entertainment industry. It is therefore important to learn to use them properly to maximize your connectivity! Social Media pro, Sandy Avery of Geaux Social, LLC will lead this important workshop. Attendees will learn the substantive differences between facebook and twitter, the best uses for each and how to maximize each. Attendees will also be given suggested sites and accounts to follow to build their industry community! Come to this event and get connected! This workshop is on January 28th from 9am - 11am
LAFW offers Final Cut Pro Basic , a two-day workshop that covers the basics of non-linear editing utilizing Apple's flagship editing software. Material covered will include navigating the Final Cut Workspace, managing media, understanding the toolset, output formats and basic principles of video editing. The workshop will cover aspects of Final Cut 6, 7 and X because each of these versions is available at different post houses in the field.
Scheduled Workshops
Here are the dates for upcoming LA Film Workshops:
Our students have gone on to work on major Hollywood films including Sony Pictures' Battle: Los Angeles and Alcon's The Blind Side as well as independent films like Wrong Side of Town . These are a few pics from past classes. Can you "picture" yourself in these photos?
LA Film Workshops is located on the beautiful campus of Red Stick Studios in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The core of our facility is only five years old and is constructed of steel reinforced concrete. We are conveniently located on Nicholson Drive, within walking distance of a dozen restaurants and a great hotel for out of town students.
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Are you ready to take that next step? Use the form to the right to register for tthe workshop of your choice! Please fill out the form completely because incomplte forms will be rejected. It is important to note that we cannot guarantee your seat in any workshop until your fee for that workshop is paid. If you have questions just click on the email address below and we will answer you personally and promptly. The LA Film Workshops is a private, for-profit business that operates under the laws of the state of Louisiana. We are not accredited by any organization. We are happy to provide letters of recommendation for any of our past participants upon request.
Contact Info
4005 Nicholson Dr #4703
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
225.308.1177 [Office]
225.906.3098 [Fax]
info_lafilmworkshops.com
At LAFW we strive to keep our fees as low as possible, so they are affordable for most all prospective students. At the same time it is important to use the best professional filmmakers and gear for our particupants.
Screenwriting Basics *Does not include meals or housing
$ 199 Before Mar 23rd, $ 249 On Mar 23rd
Camera Basics *Does not include meals or housing
$ 199 Before Apr 20th, $ 249 On Apr 20th
Directing Basics *Does not include meals or housing
$ 199 Before Mar 30th, $ 249 On Mar 30th
HDSLR Filmmaking *Does not include meals or housing
$ 199 Before Apr 27th, $ 249 On Apr 27th
Lighting Basics *Does not include meals or housing
$ 199 Before Apr 13th, $ 249 On Apr 13th
The Art of Editing *Does not include meals or housing
$ 199 Before May 4th, $ 249 On May 4th
