Training
Mini-doc:
Inspire. Educate. Entertain.The Burundi Film Center teaches students the basics of film theory and video production. Our students work with international professionals to develop their skills and create new Burundian stories to share with the world. Classes are designed to foster media growth through communications studies, hands-on courses and practical fieldwork.
THEORY
- Film Theory
- Critical Discourse
- Story Development
- Composition Techniques
PRE-PRODUCTION
- Scriptwriting and Storyboarding
- Budgeting and Producing
- Location Scouting and Management
- Casting and Rehearsals
PRODUCTION
- Camera Operating
- Lighting
- Sound
- Acting
POST-PRODUCTION
- Editing
- Copyright and Legal
- Exhibition
- Distribution
The first round of training ran from June 6 - July 21, 2007 and taught 36 students. Five short dramatic films were produced and are now traveling festival around the world.