MARK TURTLETAUB - PRODUCER: LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE, WHITE FANG, DIRECTOR, PRODUCER: JULES
"Joan's work is unique. It goes beyond screenwriting and directing - she just gets the creative process. A one of a kind teacher."
WHAT IS IT?
THE DIRECTING SERIES IS A BRAND NEW DEVELOPMENT SYSTEM FOR YOUR PROJECT.
AND IT WORKS.
Hit after hit, The Technique™ inspires groundbreaking work in Film, Television, Commercials, Brands and beyond. From Whale Rider, Little Miss Sunshine, Beginners to Transparent and many many more - our revolutionary approach is proven to create success across cultures - lifting diverse voices and uniting audiences worldwide. Now, we're putting these forward thinking Tools and Concepts into YOUR hands.
Paradigm shifting and utterly practical, The DIRECTING Series is here to change the way you think about Story and revolutionize how you bring it to the world.
propels you into the Emotional Truth of your Story and unleashes it onto the screen.
Script, Performance, Blocking, Visual Style - it all comes from what's burning inside you to say.
But how do you wield this fire? Is your project mired in conflict for conflicts sake - which will never feel new or dynamic? Are you get stuck in industry notes, or commercial tropes that caused you to lose your Self along the way? Do you KNOW literally, practically HOW to access your Emotional Core and express it freely? DIRECT THE CRISIS reveals how to write, block, shoot, and direct the Truth of your Story so VISCERALLY the world will light up with your vision!
GET READY TO...
Work from the inside out. Let go of the "industry rules" that bind you. Learn to trust your Self as Source.
Rethink CRISIS brand new perspective.
Think outside the box! Most Story models treat Crisis as the moment of most conflict. But this is an outdated idea of what creates change! Learn to connect Action, Feeling, Relationship, and Journey to put Meaning at the Core.
Stage the Meaningful ESSENCE of your Scene. Don't get lost in the weeds shooting what you'll just cut in the edit. Learn how to maximize your prep, rehearsal and shoot day so you get what you need - ON TIME AND UNDER BUDGET!
CONNECT with like-minded Artists. Find the companions for the Journey you need! Make friends and make work!
DAY 1
Deep Dive into the Rehearsal Prep for your Crisis Scene. Use Tools, Exercises, Homeworks and Templates of The Technique™ to break your Scene into Beats, define the Actions and Journey of the Scene, clarify your Plot Point, and create a Rehearsal plan that gets your Scene on its feet in 2 hours or less.
DAY 2
3 Hands On Directors Rehearse their Scenes as other Artists in the Lab embody the work by Acting and Shooting. Get into the core as Joan works on each Scene - cracking open the potential of each Artist, unleashing the power and passion of each Person and the Project.
DAY 3
Continue the Journey into the SHOOT. Get the Scene on its feet and onto Location. Work the Performance, Pace, Tone and Visual Style. Land your “Plot in a Shot”. Inspire immediacy and authenticity on multiple levels of the Mise En Scene. Be present as Joan works to unleash each unique Voice and Directorial Style!
DAY 4
Bring it all together! Enjoy the Journey as the Directors share Scenes from the Crisis and the previous Labs in the Directing Series, - Feeling, Action, Journey, Set Up and Point of No Return. Watch each movie or episodic take shape before your eyes! Understand how to use the Tools of The Technique™ as a REAL TIME DEVELOPMENT SYSTEM for your OWN project.
Whether you work in Films, Television, Commercials or Theatre, whether you are making a business, a dance, a brand or a novel, whether you are an emerging or established creator, actor, writer, director, exec or producer, The DIRECTING Series pushes your boundaries, introduces new ideas, and breaks down how the process really WORKS. Each course puts core Tools in your hands that bring your vision to life!
Are you ready?
Ready to free yourself from embedded "commercial" tropes? Ready to make mistakes? Break boundaries? Make hits?
Let's unlock your creative FIRE!
Start your JSFL Journey. Enroll now in DIRECT THE CRISIS and craft your Crisis with the Core Tools of The Technique™!
WHO GOES?
The Lab Series is designed for Film, Episodic, Commercial and all content creators. It may be attended individually by the Writer, Director or Producer...or by the entire Team.
- Directors
- Writers
- Actors
- Producers
- Executives
- Financiers
- Production
- Designers
- Cinematographers
- Editors
Please See Films, Community and Quotes for Artists Joan has worked with and their thoughts.
WHEN / WHERE?
LIVE: ONLINE & IN-PERSON IN LOS ANGELES: 19-22 JULY 2024
Join Joan in-person for a hands-on experience in Los Angeles (Limited class size), or join the Live Lab via Zoom and participate remotely from all over the world. Online participants have the opportunity to see Joan demonstrate the embodied work with in-person students.
