DIRECT THE SET UP

Niki Caro - WRITER, DIRECTOR: WHALE RIDER, A HEAVENLY VINTAGE, MULAN, THE MOTHER

"I first worked with Joan Scheckel when she acted as script consultant on Whale Rider. We did not meet face to face for many months as I was in New Zealand, but during that time the script grew deeper and stronger under her influence. She brings insight and clarity to every project she works on. She has a deep understanding of the architecture of a story and is as rigorous with structure as she is with character. She is both challenging and caring and is an invaluable partner on any project. Working with her is thrilling and I cannot recommend it highly enough."

WHAT IS IT?

A STEP BY STEP DIRECTING TOOLKIT.

Each Directing Lab takes concepts from Core Labs of The Technique™ and puts them into the rehearsal space with actors and scripts.

While it is recommended that you take these Labs in the order shown below, it is not a requirement! The JSFL Team can always assist you in a customized study plan that works for you and your schedule. 

DIRECT THE SET UP

You have the concepts - now it's time to:

  • Keep building on what you learned
  • Bring in more key scenes from your scripts
  • Solidify your Directorial visual style and tone
  • Learn how to polish actors performance
  • Practice "Prep, Rehearse, Shoot!"
  • Observe Joan work with actors and directors in each rehearsal; something previously only available in a Master Class setting.
  • Watch the rehearsal footage and learn how to identify Hot Coals, Scene Rhythms, and Feelings that you can use to bring your film or episodic to life!

By the end of the DIRECTING Series you will have prepped 4 out of the 5 Key Scenes of your Script!
 

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?

NEW* ONLINE SELF GUIDED

Anytime Self-Guided Online via Thinkific!  For the first time ever, this course can be taken online at your own pace, for details check out SELF-GUIDED