“Am I Covered?” is the question directors ask their script supervisor most
often. What they are asking is, ‘have I got all the shots I need to tell
the story visually, in a way that will cut together smoothly?’.
In this intensive two-day workshop, veteran script supervisor Daniela
Saioni takes you through a detailed introduction to the director’s task of
selecting which shots they will use to tell their story visually while
balancing the needs of art, budget/time, story, the needs of the series (if
it’s television) and the needs of the actors. We will then form breakout
groups and apply what we’ve learned to practical coverage planning
exercises from current film and TV scripts. Now that this is a two-day
format, filmmakers will have the option of using the class to work out
avisual sequence for one of their personal projects as well if they so
choose, with feedback from Daniela.
From the basics of axis and screen direction and how to artfully play with
those concepts to tell a story, to exploring transitions and camera
movement and the logistics of covering multi-person scenes and familiar
scenarios like dinner, courtroom and fight scenes, to analyzing thetools of
the director, editing theory and different coverage styles, this course
will get you thinking in a way that will up your directing game the next
time you’re in the chair.
WHEN: Saturday & Sunday, April 27 & 28, 2019, 10:30am to 6pm
WHERE: Red Sandcastle Theatre (922 Queen Street East, near Carlaw)
COST: $300
To register, email mondocinema@gmail.com
What They’re Saying:
“Thank you for making such a complex and thought provoking class so
thoroughly accessible.” – Sandra S.
“Thanks so much for the course. It was illuminating and inspiring! So much
to soak up. Plus your energy is warm and approachable!” – Chris D.
“Enjoyed the class immensely. You gave me a lot to think about and the
‘axis’ discussion was very enlightening”. – Nicole D.
“This class is fantastic! I’d highly recommend it. I took it last year and
use the lessons all the time!” – Diana G.
About the Instructor:
Daniela (WGC, ACTRA, IATSE 873) has logged thousands of hours with over a
hundred directors on a variety of budget levels in multiple genres and
assisted in the creation, strategizing and/or technical problem solving of
coverage for film and television. She is also aprofessional actor and
award-winning screenwriter who brings a thorough knowledge of the
filmmaking process to her teaching and her work (see imdb for full credits).
She has led workshops for organizations across Canada including: CrewCall
Saskatchewan, Film Training Manitoba, NIFCO, WIFT, IATSE 873, ACTRA, the
DGC and Raindance Toronto and has guest lectured at York University,
University of Regina, Red River College, SIAST, Humber College and is the
Script Supervision mentor at The CFC
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