Workshops

Learn Filmmaking at Hart House

Hart House offers a full complement of entry-level filmmaking classes to help all budding filmmakers kick-start their career at a fraction of the cost of film school.Filmmaking Classes at Hart House fall into three distinct areas:

-multi-week classes focused on storytelling (writing, directing, editing);
-short classes in core equipment areas (cameras, lights, audio, editing);
-100% hands-on shooting and cutting exercises for absolute beginners.

All our classes are for beginners and intermediates who need brushing up and are guaranteed to inform and energize your creative powers. Learn more at Creative Classes.

“By concentrating on the fundamentals of filmmaking we provide students with the shortest route to getting started on their own productions. For the more creative students we provide all the training they may need to launch a career as a filmmaker.”
REGISTRATION for Winter classes now open.
Classes open to everyone: students, members and non-members.
You may register in person at the HUB (inside Hart House) or online at www.harthouse.ca/classes
creativeclasses@harthouse.ca
416-978-5363

Winter Classes

100% Hands-on Film Exercises for Absolute Beginners with
Dagny Thompson and Nicole Bazuin starts Sunday, January 29 (3 days)
11:00am-4:00pm

Student Testimonials

“This class demystifies the process and inspires me to go shoot.”

“I liked using the equipment, planning shots, teamwork. The wisest
choice of topic for a beginner.”

“Dagny gave great examples of difficult concepts.”

“Nicole was excellent to work with … She showed us a lot of great things.”

Documentary Filmmaking with Annette Mangaard and guests starts Monday,
January 30 (8 days) 6:00-10:00pm

Student Testimonials

“I found her experience very valuable.”

“Very approachable and kind.”

“lots of discussion … and everyone had an opportunity to share.”

“Safe place to discuss topics.”

Video Cameras 101 with Annette Mangaard starts Thursday, February 2 (2 days) 6:00-10:00pm

FREE to members of the Hart House Film Board who register in person
with a valid membership card. Offer expires once all seats are
filled.

Student Testimonials

“Great technical expertise, content and enthusiasm.”

“Clear, patient and personable.”

“Flexible, kind, patient.”

Introduction to Production Sound with Kevin Munro starts Saturday, February 4
(2 days) 12:00-4:00pm 

FREE to members of the Hart House Film Board who
register in person with a valid membership card. Offer expires once
all seats are filled.

Student Testimonials

“Dynamic.”

“Too many [good qualities] to write them all.”

“He’s perfect.”

Introduction to Light Theory with Frank Merino starts Sunday, February 5 (2 days) 4:00-9:00pm 

FREE to members of the Hart House Film Board who register in person with a valid membership card. Offer expires once all seats are filled.

Student Testimonials

“Very professional.”

“Great and teacher.”

ComprehensiveIntroduction to Movie-Making with Rick Palidwor starts Monday, January 30 (7 weeks) 6:30-9:30pm

Student Testimonials

“I liked the general overview of material. … Good for beginners.”

“Broad perspective – technical and conceptual.”

“Rick empowered and inspired us to learn and do.”

Documentary Activism with Gary Popovich starts Wednesday, March 7 (4 weeks)
6:00–10:00pm

Introduction to Digital Video Editing with Final Cut Pro with Nick Harauz
starts Thursday March 1 (6 days)

Student Testimonials

“Excellent knowledge, good communication skills.”

“Explains things well.”

“This class will help with art and work.”

Practical Movie-Making For Educators with Rick Palidwor and Dagny Thompson starts Tuesday, March 13 (3 days) 10:00am– 3:00pm 

Student Testimonials

“Practical. I can see how I would apply this pretty much directly in the
classroom.”

“Great learning curve; learned lots from others’ work.”

“Rick is a natural presenter…passion and experience is evident.”

“Hart House promised hands-on and hands-on we got!”

Animation For Everyone: Understanding the Illusion of Life with
Jeff Chiba Stearns is Tuesday, March 20 (1 day) 6:00 – 9:00pm

Dancing in the Dark. A Film Presentation and Forum with Leon Marr is Friday, March 23 (1 Night) 7:00 – 10:00pm

Documenting Fieldwork with Rick Palidwor starts Saturday, March 24 (2 weeks) 12:00 – 4:00pm

Student Testimonials

“Very practical. Great examples.”

“Rick is straight to the point and funny.”

“Very clear detailed explanations.”

Film Editing Concepts and Theories with Alex Shuper starts Thursday, March 29 (2 weeks) 6:30-9:30pm

Student Testimonials

“Alex has extensive knowledge, practical industry experience.”

“Material is presented well, good use of video examples.”

“Practical usage of theoretical concepts.”