‘Make a Film in a Weekend', AKA mafia-weekend, is back and better than ever! 🎬
Join this action-packed two-day course for the opportunity to try out all the crucial roles of a film set and learn the essential skills to go out and create your own cinematic stories. Two weeks later, a separate online evening workshop introducing the principles of editing will be held. On completion, we’ll come together and celebrate with a screening for friends & family 📽 🎉
Meet the team 👋
James Broadley 🙋🏻
After training at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, James has performed on stage and in numerous short films. He is the co-founder of 'Make a Film in a Weekend' and is currently studying for a post-graduate degree in Social Innovation.
Dan Robb 🙋🏻♂️
Dan has been involved in the theatre and film business for over 20 years. He co-founded Badac Theatre Company as well as 'Make a Film in a Weekend'. He currently runs his own film production company, Perspective Films.
About the event 📆
Times: 10 am to 6 pm (Sunday finishes at 6.30pm)
The course is held at Bell House, near Brixton. It is open to everyone and anyone, aged from 16 to 99+. Absolutely no film & creative experience necessary! The course is compliant with Covid Regulations. Please bring your whole self and water - we'll bring all the equipment 👍
Ticket Information
Tickets cost £169 for the entire course. Early Bird tickets cost £149 and are available until Thursday 12th May at 11.30pm.
Please use the promo code 'EarlyBird 'when you check out. On the page 'General Admission' please click on the blue wording above saying Enter Promo Code. Use the promo code 'EarlyBird' and it will automatically give you a £20 discount . The code will only be current until Thursday 12th May at 11.30pm so please book before this date if you'd like to use the code.
Limited bursary tickets are available. Please get in touch to apply: [email protected]. We want to work with everyone regardless of your situation. 🙏
Your ticket includes:
🔘 2 hot vegan lunches
🔘 Free course t-shirt designed by “gooztee”
🔘 20 hours of professional contact time
🔘 Separate online editing workshop
🔘 Private film screening
🔘 The option to join a growing film community
Previous films made on the course have been screened at the BFI and Tate Exchange 🌟
MaFiaW is a fast paced and energising experience that gives you the confidence to go out and “just do it” 🚀
Check out our previous work on Instagram @mafia_weekend 🙌 and read what South London press have to say about us here:
❓Got a question? DM on insta or email us at [email protected]
Looking forward to making a movie with you! 🤸♂️
Skills you can develop on this 2-day course:
• Dramaturgy and storyboarding
• Creative collaboration
• Acting for screen
• Introduction to equipment
• Directing
• Sound recording
• Light design
• Film editing