Improve Your Knowledge with Teach Like a Filmmaker
Teach Like a Filmmaker - Part 1
In this lively, hands-on session, teachers will dive into the creative world of filmmaking to unlock fresh, captivating ways to engage students. By exploring the techniques filmmakers use to craft compelling stories, structure powerful scenes, and capture their audience’s attention, teachers will discover how these storytelling tools can bring any subject to life. Together, we'll analyze how Hollywood producers and screenwriters develop narrative hooks, create visual impact, and build suspense to keep viewers glued to the screen. Educators will walk away with a toolkit of cinematic strategies to apply in their own classrooms, making lessons more dynamic, memorable, and immersive for students.
Flexible Run Times: 60 min, 90 min, 120 min or 150 min
Teach Like a Filmmaker - Part 2
Back by popular demand, Teach Like a Filmmaker: Part 2 invites teachers to step even deeper into the world of Hollywood storytelling, unlocking advanced techniques to transform lessons into unforgettable experiences. This interactive session goes beyond the basics, diving into ‘framing’ what our students see, being aware of blocking, and using symbolism to keep students on the edge of their seats. Educators will dissect the storytelling strategies used by top filmmakers to captivate audiences and then reimagine these methods to elevate everyday lesson plans. Get ready to create “blockbuster” learning experiences that engage students like never before!
Flexible Run Times: 60 min, 90 min, 120 min or 150 min
Teach Like a Filmmaker - Part 3
Teach Like a Filmmaker - Part 3
The epic finale is here! Teach Like a Filmmaker: Part 3 is the thrilling conclusion to our celebrated trilogy, taking teachers on a final journey into the heart of Hollywood magic. In this session, educators will explore advanced storytelling elements like mood, atmosphere, lighting, and sound—the behind-the-scenes tools filmmakers use to make scenes unforgettable. Teachers will learn how the subtle power of lighting and sound can set the mood, build tension, or cue emotions, creating an immersive classroom experience that feels cinematic. By the end, participants will be ready to create lessons that captivate and inspire students like the closing scenes of a blockbuster hit. Don’t miss the grand finale to Teach Like a Filmmaker!
Flexible Run Times: 60 min, 90 min, 120 min or 150 min