Production Design
Film Co-op Training and Development - PAST
Intermediate - Theory & Hands-on
April 13, Sun 11am - 5pm
Location: New Brunswick Film Co-op
(732 Charlotte Street, Fredericton)
Charlotte Street Arts Centre
Fee: $20 for NBFC Members/$30 for Non-Members
Number Limit: 8
The Production Designer conceives and creates the overall look, mood and style of the film, working in close conjunction with the Director and the DOP. Many elements are involved; one gets to play God, in fact, creating a world in which the film will take place. This can mean adapting existing locations to ones purpose, or creating new ones from scratch.
Costume design will also be considered as a vital element in creating character for the actor, and for audiences' understanding of the character.
The first half of the workshop studies the work of past and present Production Designers, using examples of their work in many differing styles, depending on the possibilities and requirements of the film. The second half will investigate the stages of practical preparation and production on a film, dealing with restrictions of money, time and resources, which so often occur in low to no-budget productions.
With proper preparation, planning, research, resourcefulness and creativity, much can be done even on a limited budget. And remember: it may be hard work but it's also a whole lot of fun! (Some may not necessarily subscribe to this view).
INSTRUCTOR'S BIOGRAPHY
Glendon McKinney studied film at York University. As well as writing and directing his own works, Glendon has worked as a production and/or costume designer on numerous independent productions including Tim McDonough's "The Strings Attached" and Jon Collicotts' WW II story, "A Song for the Homefront", for which he received the award for Best Achievement in Art Direction at the 2007 Silver Wave Film Festival. His film, "They Only Come Out at Night", won the Best Short Drama award at the 2005 Silver Wave Film Festival. His short film, "We Two Boys Together Clinging", was commissioned by and streamed online by the Struts Gallery in Sackville. He also teaches film history and aesthetics at the Digital Arts College.Glendon hopes someday to live amongst the depraved luxury of Von Sternbergs' "The Shanghai Gesture".