Film Production Hollywood
Film Production Workshop 1
Film Production Workshop
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Workshop Description:
This class is focused on understanding how filmmakers construct sequences of shots for their films. The class will delve into understanding the basic shooting of scenes through the use of angles, lenses, color, composition, storyboarding, etc. In order to do this we will divide the class in two sections: one will be film analysis, in which we examine how different filmmakers build shots in a particular scene. The other part of the class will be geared toward the class members producing a simple scene, which will be written, shot and edited by the class. We will start this process after the students get a firmer grasp and enough theory on how to shoot a scene.
Workshop Schedule/Time Commitment:
A two-hour weekly class, we will cover both scene analysis and the planning and completion of the shooting of simple scenes. Depending on the time commitment of the students involved and whether they want to shoot on location, the final product will be either a simple practice scene or a short that can be submitted to festivals. Workshop is on Sundays, 2-4pm at the Hollywood theater, and Thursdays 8-10pm in Las Vegas.
Payment:
$10 per workshop session, cash or check.
THE CREW/CLASSMATES:
We need students who can share the following positions even if they don’t necessarily want to specialize in that area, but just for practicing scene structure: Scene Writing (Screenwriter), Scene Shooting (Cinematographer/Videographer), Producer, Editor, Actors.
Throughout the workshop we’ll focus on film analysis geared specifically around production and every workshop may vary on how much time they spend on either analysis or production. We will try to have a good balance between having enough time for theory and enough time to shoot a scene in class.
Beginners may take this class because we will focus on the shooting of a short scene. No experience is necessary, but if you do have experience, it will be very helpful in accomplishing a higher level of competency for the final product.
Films shown in class may vary depending on availability.
LOCATIONS:
Neon Venus Art Theatre, Las Vegas
1404 S. 3rd St., Las Vegas, NV 89104
Contact: Peter Valentino at 702-787-2481
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Instructors
Lissette Napoleoni Bio
Lissette has an Advertising degree from Ohio State University (with honors), and a Master’s Degree in Telecommunication Arts (TV Production, Film Production/Screenwriting Studies) from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor (awarded a full fellowship). Her main goal after graduation was to perform in front of the camera as a singer and to direct her own music videos for music channels. Her vision became true in 2003 when she directed and produced 4 music videos, a full one hour rockumentary, a short and a few promos for her own band (Neon Venus) which aired on MTV Espanol, VHUno and MTV Puerto Rico. Her band received airplay every year since 2003 till around 2008. She was able to finance these projects by using guerrilla filmmaking and indie shooting techniques.
In 2008 she opened the Neon Venus Art Theatre in Las Vegas with Peter Valentino. They have expanded and opened a second performance space in Hollywood, CA.
Both educational facilities focus on affordable inexpensive education for students looking to start a career in the arts. The theatre offers classes in different art disciplines, but is mostly focused in photo, film, acting and voice instruction. Lissette and Peter have also supported classes by other teachers, theatre programs for children through their non-profit organization (Neon Venus Arts, Inc), and have also produced music shows, plays and Improv shows for local and regional acts in Las Vegas, and now in Hollywood. Hollywood events will include actor’s scenes showcases, sketch comedy events, and screenings for directors, designed to enhance the marketability of emerging actors and filmmakers.
Earlier in her career, Lissette videotaped castings at Video Portfolios in New York City including clients such as Calvin Klein, Elizabeth Arden, Paramount Pictures, etc. She also worked as a professional photographer for musicians and actors during the early 2000’s (lissetteart.com)
Lissette is now developing more music videos for her band and her first feature film. She networks with other artists through her theatre’s classes, events, shows and industry events.
Peter Valentino BIO
Peter Valentino is an acting instructor, producer, director, camera operator, and editor. As an actor, Peter was part of an improv group in New York City called the “Flying Monkeys”, which performed at the famous ‘Don’t Tell Mama’s” in Manhattan. They were an outgrowth of the Chicago City Limits Improv Group, itself founded by members of Second City Improv. Peter also trained in Hollywood with Donald Petrie (Director of Miss Congeniality, Grumpy Old Men, and many others), and with Barry Pearl (from the movie Grease). Peter was a voice trainer in NYC for over 15 years, and he applies his knowledge of voice to acting. From 2003 till 2007, Peter’s band, Neon Venus, produced four music videos (along with a short and promos) that aired on MTV Espanol, MTV Puerto Rico and VHUno. He also co-produced/shot/ and edited a rockumentary for the band of their European tour (Turkey, Sinai, Egypt, Spain and Italy) for the Armed Forces that was featured on MTV Espanol. In 2008, Peter became co-owner of the Neon Venus Art Theatre in Las Vegas. In 2009 he opened a second location on Melrose Ave., in Hollywood. In Las Vegas, he has directed plays for kids and adults, and has provided technical and production support for other plays, improv shows, band performances, community events, etc.
To find out more information about Neon Venus:
Voice, Acting and Film Classes (plus theater rentals):
https://www.neonvenusarttheatre.com
Voice/Singing Lessons:
https://www.valentinovoice.com
Film Projects and Classes:
https://www.neonvenusfilms.com
Art Exhibitions:
https://www.neonvenusgallery.com
Neon Venus Music Videos:
https://www.youtube.com/neonvenusmusic
Buy Classes, merchandise, records here:
https://www.neonvenusstore.com
More info about the band Neon Venus:
https://www.vh1.com/artists/az/neon_venus/artist.jhtml
https://www.billboard.com/#/search/Neon%20Venus
About the owners:
https://www.neonvenus.com (the owners' band)
https://www.lissette.biz.com (co-owner site)
https://www.lissetteblog.com (about our projects)
Contact and Address Info:
Neon Venus Art Theatre
Los Angeles:
**7023 Melrose Ave.
Los Angeles/Hollywood, CA 90038
Las Vegas:
**1404 South 3rd St.
Las Vegas, NV 89104
Peter Valentino and Lissette Salazar Napoleoni (co-owners):
Phone Numbers:
323-867-7973
702-787-2481
310-428-4236