STARTING WITH FILMMAKING
AGES 14+
Build your understanding from the foundations through practical film work connected to one developing project.
A film starts with an idea, then grows through story decisions, visual planning and production preparation. This programme follows one shared film project from development to shooting through a structured filmmaking process. Participants experience how a film project develops through concept creation, screenplay development, visual planning, pre-production and filming.
A small group develops one film together, giving each participant space to practise, review their work and take on responsibilities as the project moves towards production.
WHO IS THIS PROGRAMME FOR?
AGES 14+
Build your understanding from the foundations through practical film work connected to one developing project.
WRITING · DIRECTING · CAMERA · SOUND · PRODUCTION
Experience different parts of the filmmaking process and discover where your interests and practical strengths develop.
TEST · FILM · REVIEW · APPLY
Work on scenes, technical tests and production exercises, review the results and apply what you learn to the film project.
WHY THIS PROGRAMME
Film the same scene with different choices in lens, blocking, lighting, coverage or direction. Compare the results and see what each decision actually changes on screen.
Review filmed exercises and production tests together. Identify what can be improved, make a clear adjustment and test the new decision in practice.
WITH BAHMAN RADAN
Selected sessions focus on the decisions that shape a scene before and during filming — from scene analysis and rehearsal to blocking, framing, coverage and direction.
Bahman Radan guides these reviews around the film being developed during the programme, connecting creative choices to the practical needs of production.
WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON
Each month develops a different part of the same project. As the film takes shape, the work moves from story and visual development into technical preparation, directing, pre-production and filming.
Bring ideas into the development process and examine their story and production potential. Develop the selected direction through genre, character, conflict, structure and scene work. Read and review the material as the project develops into the screenplay that will guide the following months.
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The programme ends with a structured production handover. From there, AD1 continues the film through the specialist post-production and presentation stages required for the final version.
The organised production package moves to the Editor and relevant post-production specialists for the next stage of the film.
The film is shaped through professional editing and completed with the sound, music and colour work required by the project.
Picture, sound, subtitles, titles, credits and technical exports are checked and prepared as the film’s final master and delivery files.
The presentation package is prepared as required, including logline, synopsis, metadata, credits, stills, subtitles, EPK materials, screener and master files.
A private screening can be planned for the completed film, bringing the finished project together with the participants and invited guests.
AD1 reviews the completed film’s festival fit, eligibility, premiere position, materials and appropriate presentation routes.
HOW TO JOIN
Bahar can explain the programme structure, schedule, current availability, fee and payment options, and answer your questions before enrolment.
Programme structure, participation, the film project and what happens after production.
The programme is designed for participants aged 14 and over. Participants under 18 complete enrolment with parent or legal-guardian consent and the required filming permissions.
Each group has a maximum of 10 participants, allowing practical work, review sessions and project responsibilities to take place within a small working group.
Participants contribute to the early development process. Ideas are discussed through story potential, character, genre, visual possibilities and production feasibility before the central project direction is selected.
Story development is collaborative and includes idea work, discussion, readings and scene development. Once the project direction is established, the designated Screenplay Lead shapes the approved development material into the coherent screenplay used for production.
Participants experience different responsibilities during practical work and set exercises. Final project responsibilities are shaped by demonstrated ability, reliability, practical performance and the needs of the film.
The organised production package moves to AD1 Post-Production Lab. The film then continues through professional post-production, final master, QC, film packaging and presentation review.
The final month completes the remaining filming work and prepares the project for professional post-production. Picture, sound, selects and production notes are organised into a structured handover for AD1 Post-Production Lab.
The film continues through professional post-production, final master preparation, QC and presentation packaging. AD1 then reviews the completed project for appropriate screening, festival and presentation routes.
Bahar can provide the current programme fee, payment options, availability and enrolment information.
Ask Bahar about the 9-month programme structure, schedule, current availability, fee and enrolment process.
Current fee and payment options are shared directly through Bahar.
