Improvisation in Film

2 hr. 0 min. | N-16

Masterclass of film director Tom Lass

German director Tom Lass presents a fearless idea of directing a movie without a script. Improvisation is not a solution for everything, but rather an alternative approach especially useful to capture authenticity, to be flexible while shooting, making most of a limited budget or even more with a luxurious one. What improvisational methods are most useful for actors to create a memorable scene? How a director could help his actors to become the co-authors of the fiction? What even is a scene? A conflict? Do we always need it? How does the camera work, when it does not know exactly what is going to happen? Is there improvisation when shooting with a script? Improvisation affects all aspects of filmmaking, from locations to catering. Watching examples of Tom Lass' previous work and exploring the topic through the lens of psychology and philosophy we will delve deeply into the subject. The event is being held in English, free of charge and open to current and aspiring film professionals.

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