If you’re a visitor of this blog you probably already know how much we love everyone involved with Wicked Delicate. Ian Cheney and Curt Ellis are two of the hardest working folks in the biz, and chances are you’ve seen King Corn or The Greening of Southie by now. But there’s another reason why we like these guys so much….they LOVE Maine! And so do we! So when we heard that Ian and Curt would be bringing their WD crew to the Midcoast for the inaugural WD Film School this September, we just had to get involved!
Below is a bit of information…if you’re an established or aspiring doc filmmaker, don’t miss this the chance to learn from this talented DIY crew! CIFF’s Director will be speaking about the role of the “film festival” and will hopefully knock in a few RBI’s at the weekends closing baseball game! If there’s a better way to spend your Labor Day Weekend, please do tell! Space is limited so sign up quick.
For more information on the WD Film School, or to sign up, visit www.wickeddelicate.com
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When Ian Cheney and Curt Ellis graduated from college seven years ago, they decided to make a documentary. The only problem was, they’d never picked up a video camera. If
you’re in the same position, join Ian and Curt––and a team of accomplished filmmakers and distribution experts––for a 3-day crash course designed to give first-time documentarians the knowledge they need to get off to a great start.
Wicked Delicate Film School is offered in partnership with Maine’s leading indie documentary showcase, the Camden International Film Festival.
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE:
Friday, September 4, 2009:
12-3pm: Arrival and lunch at Swallow’s Rise Farm
3-4pm: Session 1: Who We Are and Why We’re Here
4-6pm: Session 2: Honing Your Topic, Narrowing Your Approach
6-8pm: Wine from Oyster River Vineyard
8-10pm: Dinner from local ingredients
Night: Rustic accomodations
Saturday, September 5, 2009:
8-9am: Wild woodstove blueberry pancakes, local syrup and coffee
9am-11pm: Session 3: Fundraising for Your First Documentary
11am-1pm: Session 4: Planning, Crewing, and Organizing Production
1-2pm: Lunch
2-4pm: Session 5: Equipment that Won’t Break the Bank
4-6pm: Session 6: Introduction to Shooting, with Taylor Gentry
6-7pm: Sunset hike through woods and farms
7-9pm: Local lobster dinner
Night: Rustic accommodations
Sunday, September 6, 2009:
8-9am: Free-range eggs and coffee
9am-11am: Session 7: Approaches to Editing
11am-1pm: Session 8: Introduction to Distribution, with Caitlin Boyle
1-2pm: Lunch
2-3pm: Session 9: What you Haven’t Thought Of: Legal Issues, Music and Licenses
3-5pm: Wow Mom World Series (baseball in the back pasture)
5-7pm: Local foods barbecue
7-9pm: Field Trip: Film Screening with Q&A at Rockland’s Strand Theatre
9-11pm: Session 10: The Festival Circuit, with Ben Fowlie, CIFF director
Night: Rustic accommodations
Monday, September 7, 2009:
8-9am: Breakfast and coffee
9am-11am: Session 11: Where Do We Go From Here? Resources for Filmmakers
11-2: Pond swim, graduation ceremony, picnic lunch and departure
LOCATION:
Wicked Delicate Film School will be held at Swallow’s Rise Farm in Waldoboro, Maine. Besides being the repository for Ian’s childhood soccer trophies, Swallow’s Rise features
a handsome yellow farmhouse, a fire pit, and plenty of open space. Attendees will have campy accommodations (beds, pillows and towels but no scented shower caps). Meals will be provided and, whenever possible, local or organic.
