Workshop Registration

Directing Dramatic Film

NOTE: It is recommended that participants wear a mask for all in-person workshops.

This intensive workshop will introduce you to the process of directing a project on any scale. The workshop covers practical aspects of directing such as casting, locations, storyboards, rehearsals, telling a story with pictures, the psychology of composition, moving the camera, screen direction, eye-lines and the axis, shooting schedule, on set protocol, and other production concerns. Participants will break down a scene from a film script and compare it with how the film’s director actually shot it. Various film clips will also be shown to illustrate the key points of directing.

The Introduction to Independent Filmmaking and Camera Theory workshops are recommended as prerequisites. This course is recommended as a companion to the Directing Actors for Film, Intimacy Coordination, Short Film Writing, Advanced Script Studio, Producing Dramatic Film, Scipt Supervision and Dramatic Film Editing workshops.​

part 1: Mon 24 February 2025, 6 - 10 pm   
part 2: Wed 26 February 2025, 6 - 10 pm   
(Registration deadline is Mon 24 February 5:00 pm)

Instructor: Vincenzo Bertillo

Vincenzo Bertillo is a writer and director who graduated from York University’s BFA in Film Production and Screenwriting. Vincenzo has directed award-winning short films, music videos for Juno nominated artists, and worldwide commercial campaigns for leading brands across the globe. His work has been featured on television and in film festivals across the globe. Vincenzo thrives on creating new and unique ideas and bringing them to life with a bold cinematic style. He also routinely serves as a story editor and creative advisor on a variety of projects. He is currently in development for his upcoming film, “Mastery”, which goes to camera in Spring of 2022. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4495281



Location: 1137 Dupont Street, Toronto, Ontario M6H 2A3
Category: Directing
Maximum Capacity: 12
8 hours of instruction in 2 parts$125 /member$150 /nonmember
Registration opens
Mon 6 Jan at 10am