2013 ADULT WORKSHOP SCHEDULE BELOW

EPFC’s Adult Workshops are a terrific opportunity to partake in the cinematic revolution! Our affordable classes cover an array of hands-on filmmaking techniques and technologies in a relaxed setting. Check listings below for specific dates, times and tuition fees.

Registration: enrollment is limited so sign up early! Payment in full must be made at time of registration to reserve a spot. We accept PayPal via our website (use the DONATION button on the right or at the bottom of our website homepage, tell us what class it's for in the "Message to Seller" section, then send us an email at info@echoparkfilmcenter.org with your contact information to confirm) or cash in person during regular store hours. Please contact us and make sure there's still room in the class before making a payment.

Cancellation Policy: Tuition is non-refundable. Credit may be given for a future class of equal value if cancellation notice is received at least 7 days prior to the scheduled class.

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Digital Editing: Introduction to Final Cut Pro
This one-day class opens the door to the power and majesty of a digital editing program that is fast becoming the industry standard. All equipment and materials provided by EPFC.
2013 Dates:
Saturday, February 16; 1 – 5 pm
Saturday, March 16; 1 – 5 pm
Saturday, April 20; 1 – 5 pm
Saturday, May 18; 1 – 5 pm
Saturday, June 15; 1 – 5 p
Saturday, August 17; 1 – 5 pm
Saturday, September 21; 1 – 5 pm
Saturday, October 19; 1 – 5 pm
Saturday, November 16; 1 – 5 pm
Saturday, December 14; 1 – 5 pm
Ages: 20+
Class Size: 6 Students
Instructors: Will O'Loughlen
Tuition: $60/$50 EPFC Members

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Introduction to Super 8 Filmmaking & Hand-processing
Using the classic home-movie camera, students will explore the history, application and tender sophistication of small format filmmaking. This one-day workshop includes basic camera operation, shooting techniques and hand-processing. No previous filmmaking experience necessary. All equipment and materials provided by EPFC.
2013 Dates:
Saturday, March 9; 12:30 – 5:30 pm
Saturday, October 12; 12:30 – 5:30 pm
Ages: 20+
Class Size: 9 Students
Instructor: Rick Bahto
Tuition: $75/$60 Members

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Introduction to 16mm Filmmaking & Hand-Processing
An introduction to 16mm film mechanics using Bolex reflex and Canon Scoopic cameras. In this one-day workshop, students will learn basic camera operation, lighting, and hand-processing technique. No previous filmmaking experience necessary. All equipment and materials provided by EPFC.
2013 Dates:
Saturday, May 25; 12:30 – 5:30 pm CLASS FULL!
Saturday, September 13; 12:30 – 5:30 pm
Saturday, November 9; 12:30 – 5:30 pm
Ages: 20+
Class Size: 9 Students
Instructors: Eve LaFountain, Cosmo Segurson
Fee: $75/$60 EPFC Members

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Introduction to Documentary Filmmaking
In this 8-session class, students will learn the fundamentals of documentary filmmaking including storytelling, interview technique, Super 8 camera operation and film processing, sound recording, analog editing, and digital editing using Final Cut Pro software. Each student will complete and exhibit a 5-minute black and white Super 8 film on family and/or community history. No previous filmmaking experience necessary. All equipment and materials provided by EPFC.
2013 Dates:
Spring Session: 8 consecutive Saturdays, beginning March 9, 10 AM – 12:30 PM
Fall Session: 8 consecutive Saturdays, beginning in September 14, 10 AM - 12:30 PM 

Ages: 20+
Class Size: 6 Students
Instructors: Lisa Marr and Paolo Davanzo
Fee: $250/$200 EPFC Members

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2013 SPECIAL WORKSHOPS ... Explore new filmmaking techniques and meet traveling artists! More coming soon!

Saturday, February 9 – LOST & FOUND 'ZINES – 1 – 5 PM
Presented in conjunction with ‘Zine Week, please join us for a very special cinematic 'zine-making class featuring found footage assemblage, Super 8 loops and 16mm film-to-paper transfers. Fun for the whole family!  More info: http://lazineweek.wordpress.com/
Ages: All
Class Size: 12 Students
Instructor: Paolo Davanzor
Fee: $40

Saturday, February 23 – FILM PROJECTION AND EXPANDED CINEMA – 1 – 5 PM
With all the innovations in digital cinema projection film projectionists are a rare breed. Take this opportunity to learn film projection and proper film handling with a seniored film projectionist and filmmaker. EPFC's February LA AIR resident Huckleberry Lain has worked for numerous cinemas, film archives and is currently the head projectionist at CalArts' RedCat theatre in downtown LA. Not only will Huckleberry be discussing his 10 year experience as a projectionist, but also working in "expanded cinema" film performances. Learn to use variable speed projectors and how film projectors can interact with each other and with video projectors. You will discuss and experiment with using a projector in a performance based setting.
Ages: 20+
Class Size: 8 Students
Instructor: Huckleberry Lain
Fee: $40

Saturday, April 6 and Saturday, April 13 – 16MM IN-CAMERA EFFECTS WORKSHOP: TECHNIQUES TO TWIST REALITY TO YOUR WILL – 1 – 5 PM
This 16mm film workshop will be an intensive two-day class for film makers of any experience level. Techniques that we will explore and execute include: split screen effects, mattes, and matte paintings, models and miniatures, stop motion animation, superimposing of text, animation, the creation of ghosts, and more. All of this without any of that pesky and expensive 'post production' time. Students will leave with a wider visual vocabulary for their own projects, the confidence to continue experimenting on film, and a 16mm print to prove their new abilities! These optical illusions and camera techniques are nothing without the filmmakers imagination. Lively discussion and an expressionistic approach to image making will be the real focus for this fun and rapid fire workshop. Bring a notebook and an open mind!
Ages: 20+
Class Size: 8 Students
Instructor: Cosmo Segurson
Fee: $100 / $80 EPFC Members

Saturday, June 8 – INTRO TO SUPER 8 FILMMAKING & HAND-PROCESSING – Noon – 5:30 PM
Join us for this very special rendition of one of our most popular classes! Using the classic home-movie Super 8 camera, students will explore the history, application and tender sophistication of small format filmmaking. This one-day workshop includes basic camera operation, shooting techniques and hand-processing. Our guest instructor will be the one and only "Queen of Super 8" Ms. Dagie Brundert (doing a residency from Berlin Germany)—Not to be missed! She will be using "non-traditional" recipes such as Red Wine, Coffee and Vitamin C to process the film! No previous filmmaking experience necessary. All equipment and materials provided by EPFC. Class is limited to 9 students. Fee: $75/$60 members. Instructor: Dagie Brundert

Saturday, June 22 - THE AMBASSADORS OF COINCIDENCE WORKSHOP (ALL DAY) 
The Ambassadors Of Coincidence is a cinematic city game to be played worldwide around summer solstice this June 2013. We believe that chance has creative potential. It occurs very happily where playing and a casual attitude come together. We have made several experiments and always ended up in a better mood than before! We've seen places and things that we have never consciously noticed before. We have discovered beauty and humor in the banal. What if we let ourselves be guided by chance and challenge it to play with us, like some sort of scavenger hunt throughout our city? In cooperation with our own personal interpretations, we collect everything and have a good day, which in the end will become a photo, novel, or a movie? Thus, "The Ambassadors Of Coincidence" was born!" (text by Dagie Brundert) The results will be presented on www.ambassadorsofcoincidence.com and at special film events to come. Currently playing the game are Lisa and her Mom in Paris, Sergey in Izhevsk, Russia and several friends in Berlin, Hanoi, Rotterdam, Moscow, London so come join Dagie and Paolo in Los Angeles and be part of the Echo Park contingent! All Ages welcome... more details to follow!!! Free workshop but limited enrollment.