Join the Adventure into the Film Business
Embark on a transformative quest to master English and interpersonal skills for success in the film industry. Let’s turn your dreams into reality!
PAUL CONWAY B.A. (Hons) French
EMMY WINNER
WINNER OF x4 BAFTAs
WINNER OF GOLDEN REEL AWARD
Rather than an academic, syllabus-based course, this is more of a “quest” into the film business. My role is that of a friendly guide through the journey, either 1:1 or a small group,via Zoom, improving your English, where applicable, (min IELTS standard), communication skills, including rhythm, pronunciation, intonation and fluency. This will build confidence for the tasks ahead.
My mission is to help you create, develop and evolve your way of thinking, using my knowledge and experience to help you progress into realising your ambition to entering the film business.
Originally I designed this course for students for whom English may not be their first language as I have a background in teaching English, earning a CELTA certificate, but with interest shown from English native speakers, it is accessible to anyone.
Personal Consultancy
As an ADR Supervisor my job is to balance the desires and wishes of the director, while gaining the confidence of the actor to deliver their best possible performance at the same time staying within the parameters of the producer’s budget and time restraints. Communication is everything.
My teaching background (CELTA) and language skills, including a degree in French, have helped immeasurably when dealing with directors and actors for whom English is not their native language, as well as when working abroad.
Think of this as conversational practice, focussed on the movie business using “film vocabulary”. We will look at the nuances of interpersonal communication within this creative world.
Whichever specific department you see as your goal we can look at how to deal with potential generic obstacles while navigating the path, at the same time increasing your skillset.
Experience is a wise teacher. Perhaps I can share that wisdom that you will probably not acquire from film school.
Whether you want a more structured approach, with a timeline from inception of script to final distribution, or dive in and choose from the potential ideas and topics below…
Let’s come up with a plan together.
Topics
for discussion
C.V:
What does your potential employer want to see in your c.v.?
C.V. format
Let’s hone your interview skills.
What are your technical skills and experience?
Showcase your creativity. Exhibit your enthusiasm, drive and vision.
What social networking would be helpful?
Interpersonal skills
How do we deal with the diverse
personalities we come across?
Let’s work out your strengths and weaknesses.
Learn from your mistakes. Failure is part of learning.
Roles within the businesss:
We’ll look at the specific roles within the business from pre-production through to post-production from “Runner” to “Showrunner”.
Stages in making a movie:
We’ll examine all the stages of a film, including script ,cinematography, editing and sound. What is the timeline of a movie?
Film discipline:
What is the importance of film discipline.
Naming protocols, backups, security etc.
Health & Safety
Dealing with problems:
Prepare for agile pivoting…
Sudden reduction of budget/time/actor availability…
Can you work collaboratively under pressure?
The importance of teamwork vs individual initiative.
How do you deal with with long hours, unsuitable environment etc?
Working remotely.
Fully employed or freelance?
Tricks of the trade:
The illusion of the cinema.
AI:
What is the impact of AI on the film business?
Your passion:
What are your favourite films and why?
What are your favourite film quotes?
What specific role are you drawn to?
Write your film script synopsis, choose director, actors etc.
My mission is to help you navigate your career journey into the Film Business.
Lastly, keep a sense of humour… in this business you will need it.
I am still actively working in the business, but between projects I am happy to help.
Let’s chat.
Paul
