Step into the director’s chair and learn the art and craft of film directing. This comprehensive workshop is designed for aspiring directors who want to understand the intricacies of visual storytelling, from pre-production to post-production. Students will explore the creative and technical aspects of directing, gaining the skills needed to bring their cinematic visions to life.
Key Topics:
Directorial Vision: Developing a unique directorial style and vision.
Script Analysis: Breaking down scripts to understand narrative structure, character arcs, and thematic elements.
Visual Storytelling: Crafting compelling visual narratives through shot composition, camera movement, and lighting.
Working with Actors: Techniques for casting, rehearsing, and directing actors to achieve authentic performances.
Production Planning: Managing the logistics of film production, including scheduling, budgeting, and working with the crew.
Post-Production: Overseeing the editing process, sound design, and visual effects to ensure the final film aligns with the director’s vision.
Career Development: Working your way through the industry.
Darrell Faria
With over 15 years in the entertainment industry, Darrell Faria is a triple threat: director, writer, and actor. He has 2 personal Canadian Screen Award nominations (2016, 2022) and a Canadian Comedy Award nomination (2015). His directorial work has won many Canadian Screen Awards (from 2019 to present) as well as T.O. Webfest awards (2020) and the award for “Best Comedy Pilot” at T.O. Sketchfest presented by CBC (2020). Some of his director credits include: THIS HOUR HAS 22 MINUTES (CBC), THE GREAT CANADIAN POTTERY THROWDOWN (CBC), TALLBOYZ (CBC), ROAST BATTLE CANADA (Bell Media) and BIT PLAYAS (CBC). Darrell has written for TALLBOYZ, HOT WHEELS (Mattel) (with views in the multi-millions), a BIPOC-centred rom-com (Tubi) and interstitial sketches for The Canadian Screen Awards. He has completed The Second City Writer’s Conservatory and has developed/mounted his own classes: “Process and POV: Creating Meaningful Characters in a Digital Space” and “T.O. Sketchfest Shoot-At-Home Production Kit”. He has also worked as an AD on large features such as SUICIDE SQUAD and IT, plus countless COMMERCIALS and MUSIC VIDEOS incl. DRAKE, DJ KHALED, TATE McCRAE and more. As an actor, Darrell was the head instructor at the Mississauga Youth Theatre for 5 years while studying in school as a filmmaker. Darrell is most recently working as a director on WINNIPEG COMEDY FESTIVAL, 22 MINUTES and an (UNTITLED) Crave Original documentary about the longest running BIPOC comedy show in Canada!
