Projects
The most honest form of filmmaking is to make a film for yourself.
-Peter Jackson
This page presents a collection of project ideas and prompts for your students to use as inspirations for their projects. These projects are designed to facilitate student engagement with various aspects of filmmaking and analysis. Each project aims to engage students in thoughtful projects that build on practical skills, help them develop meaningful filmmaker intentions, and apply their analytical thinking to creating their own unique work.
Browse the pages below to find lessons on various aspects of the course work.
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Your Favorite Scene Free
What is the scene from that film that you will remember forever?Find that scene and bring it in to share with the class.
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But First, Photos.
Before We Can Run (Film)......We Must Learn to Walk (Take a Good Photograph)It is no coincidence that many of the directors...
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Mini Project: The Object Lesson
How Can an Object Tell a Story?In this lesson, students will apply their understanding of cinematography and mise-en-scéne...
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Camera Movement Challenge
So much to move. So little time. In this film challenge you will use ALL the camera movements and positions to make a one...
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Portfolio Film Projects
"Filmmaking is a chance to live many lifetimes."Robert AltmanHere you will find many lifetimes of ideas for film projects,...
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Crew Research: Voice and Choice
Dive into your screens today with a deeper dive into your film role.Here you will have some required viewing as well as...