Workshops
This workshop is for editors, directors, and other filmmakers who want to go beyond software and workflow and discuss the nuances of what makes a cut motivated and compelling.
Dates:
May 22, 2023 - May 26, 2023
Aug 14, 2023 - Aug 18, 2023
Levels:
Intermediate,
Advanced,
Workshop Fee: $1295 (May 22-26 taught by Daniel Mooney) or $1495 (Aug 14-18 taught by Nelson Ryland)
Workshop Duration: 1-week (Monday-Friday)
Workshop Location: On-campus
Class Size: 10
Note: The May 22-26 course will be taught by Daniel Mooney and the August 14-18 course will be taught by Nelson Ryland.
Through screenings, theory discussions, and analysis of films, led by an accomplished editor, students explore how pacing, shot selection, rhythm, and juxtaposition can be used to create emotional impact and advance a story. The workshop examines how good editors approach their footage, develop a process, and ultimately create a unique stylistic identity.
Students may bring their own raw footage, and practice footage will be provided as well. Over the course of the week, they’ll work on building narrative scenes, while considering their motivation for each cut. Rough edits will be critiqued in class. The combination of hands-on experience and discussion of editing aesthetics helps students develop a new perspective on the craft of editing, and the possibilities for its implementation in visual storytelling.
Basic proficiency in non-linear editing software (preferably Avid Media Composer or Adobe Premiere) is required.
Testimonials
“My experience exceeded all my expectations. It was really great to work with & learn from a working professional from the film industry.” Justin Hannah, Lexington, KY
Header image by Terrence Phiri.
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Instructor: Daniel Mooney
Daniel Mooney is an editor and filmmaker whose credits includes feature films and series. His work has appeared theatrically and on streaming platforms such as Hulu, Starz, and HBO. Among his credits are several films for director Errol Morris, including Standard Operating Procedure, The Fog of War, and The True Strangeness of the Universe. He recently edited Blowing Money Fast, a new series for Starz. His other credits include the features Oil War (Impact), The Torch (IFC), Birth of a Movement (Independent Lens), and the forthcoming Puppy People (Hulu). He has also edited Sex Diaries (HBO/Vox Media), Generation Hustle (HBO Max/Jigsaw), Confessions of the Boston Strangler (ID Films), and Whitey Bulger: Making of a Monster (ID Films).
Instructor: Nelson Ryland
Nelson Ryland is an Emmy-winning film editor whose work has been seen on HBO, Showtime, PBS, Hulu, New York Times, Sundance Channel, and many international film festivals. Ryland's work has been nominated for WGA, GLAAD, SEJ, and AAAS Kavli awards. He is a Fulbright scholar and a graduate of Rhode Island School of Design. He is currently editing a documentary about immigration at Frontline slated to air this winter on PBS. He recently won a citation from the Overseas Press Club for his work on "The Fall of Kandahar" a documentary that aired on Vice TV and Showtime. He has worked on several feature films and narrative television projects, including the HBO series Oz. His first job in the industry was as assistant editor on the feature film Office Killer directed by Cindy Sherman.
