This hands-on programme introduces ākonga to industry-based practices and processes. Learn from industry practitioners and gain skills in off-set and on-set crew roles, including directing, camera, lighting, and production management. Areas covered in this programme includes: Contextual 'building blocks' of film. The history, its arc and role in popular culture, and the components that make for compelling and memorable films. The 'toolbox' of filmmaking. Camera, lights, sound, and editing. Project based learning is practical and includes 'in-camera edit shoots, music video production and much more, The art of successful scriptwriting as it applies to the film industry. What makes a successful story and how to break this down to a screen ready plan. Robust pre-production planning using mapping and recording techniques. Discovering the process of editing and how to apply practical knowledge with creative flair to stamp personal marks upon shot. sequences. Planning, shooting and editing of a short drama and End of Year (EOY) project.