HowToFilmSchool LIVE: Filmmaking Fundamentals

Description

12 Weeks of Live Online Filmmaking Classes

HowToFilmSchool LIVE: Filmmaking Fundamentals is an introductory course following the filmmaking process from story and script through prep, shooting and post. Classes are taught live by Igor Alves, with explanations, scene breakdowns and discussion.

Dates, Time & Format

• Dates: January 11–March 29, 2027.
• Class time: Mondays, 7:00–10:00 p.m. Eastern Time (Toronto).
• Instruction: 12 three-hour classes, for 36 hours total.
• Format: online livestream.
• Level: beginner; no previous filmmaking experience required.

What You’ll Learn

Explore storytelling and screenwriting, producing and preproduction, directing actors and blocking, camera and exposure, lighting, production sound, editing, sound finishing, colour and delivery. A scene breakdown connects the departments and decisions involved in running a shoot, followed by film careers and next steps.

See the full 12-week class schedule →

What’s Included

• 12 live classes with practical demonstrations, scene breakdowns and interactive discussion.
• PDF course documents: copies of the documents presented throughout the course.
• A private Discord community for the cohort to connect, share work and ask questions.
• 12 weeks of Patreon feed access for additional HTFS content, discussions and resources.
• The Film School Reality Checklist.
• Access to the 24 Call Sheet Templates Bundle.

Your Instructor

Igor Alves is a cinematographer, gaffer and educator who has worked in film since 2007 and taught cinematography and camera fundamentals at Toronto Film School. The course draws on that experience to connect filmmaking concepts with the everyday work of production.

How to Register

Use Add to cart above, review your selection in the cart and follow the checkout steps to register.

For the class-by-class outline and course questions, visit the HTFS Live course page. If you have a question before registering, contact HTFS.