Design Workshops
(Weekends)

next intake: November 15, 2025

Filmmaking 101: How to Make a Short Film

This 4-week course guides students through the complete process of creating a short film—from concept to screen. Students will explore the fundamentals of visual storytelling, camera operation, sound recording, editing, and production planning. Through hands-on exercises, in-class workshops, and individualized guidance, participants will develop the skills to craft a compelling short film, gaining practical experience in both creative and technical aspects of filmmaking.

Motion Picture Production students are filming

What you'll learn
in this workshop

- From idea to script writing
- Camera work, framing, lighting & sound basics
- On-set workflow & team roles
- Editing & post-production essentials

Visual Storytelling

Shot types, composition, continuity
Show short clips and analyze visual storytelling choices
How to create shot lists & storyboards for individual projects
Intro to production logistics: casting, props, scheduling, and locations

Pitches | Camera & Sound Fundamentals

Each person or team pitches a short film idea
Shoot a short in-class exercise scene (dialogue or silent action).
Rotate through roles: director, camera, sound, performer
Playback + critique

Editing Principles

Cuts, pacing, continuity editing
Audio layers: syncing sound, dialogue, ambience, sound effects, music
Work with class exercise footage OR import your own short film footage (if shot).
Hands-on editing time with instructor guidance
Export rough cuts, teasers, or completed shorts

Course Delivery

In-person

Next Start Date

November 15, 2025

Class Time

10am-1pm, Saturdays

Course Length

4 weeks (Total 12 hours)

Tuition

$360 (CAD) tax incl.

Meet your
instructor

Dept. Head/Instructor - Motion Picture Production

Ramsey Fendall

Ramsey Fendall is a cinematographer, director, producer, editor, and co-founder of Sublunar Films in Victoria, BC. With 15 years of experience in New York City as a founding partner of Room 5 Films, he has an extensive portfolio in documentary, narrative, and commercial projects. Notable work includes the short and feature film LUCID, Seymour: An Introduction, Bodega, and Major Arcana. He has also worked as an editor on projects like Moving Midway and A Woman Like Me. Ramsey has taught cinematography and editing at NYU, the School of Visual Arts, and The Edit Center.

Contact e-mail: rfendall@pdaeducation.com

Course
Information

Materials you will need

Check with your instructor first day of workshop

Future Course Dates

Upcoming classes for 2025:

Nov 15, 2025

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Design Workshops
(Weekends)

next intake: November 15, 2025

Filmmaking 101: How to Make a Short Film