La-based nonprofit Film Independent has selected six directors for its 15th annual Directing Lab. In this eight-week program under creative advisors Daniel Barnz, Catherine Hardwicke and James Ponsoldt, filmmakers will workshop and shoot short scenes from their scripts. The focus will be on working with actors in the rehearsal process. Film Independent provides fellows, free of charge, with digital camera and lighting packages and stipends to shoot their scenes, with access to casting directors, cinematographers and editors for collaboration. Other industry advisors include leading directing teacher, Joan Scheckel, and casting director, Heidi Levitt. Upon completion, fellows receive year-round support including eligibility for grants and awards, access to Film Independent’s annual film education offerings and a pass to the Los Angeles Film Festival. Previous Directing Lab fellows include Ana Lily Amirpour, who went on to direct the Indie Spirit nominee "A Girl...
- 2/3/2015
- by Ryan Lattanzio
- Thompson on Hollywood
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