Adaptation offers a fun and effective way to understand narrative structure. In this post, inspired by 30-Second Bunnies Theatre, explore how condensing stories helps reveal the core elements of storytelling. Dive into the creative process of simplifying complex texts while gaining a deeper appreciation for how narratives are built. #filmmatters #filmteacher #filmeducation #medialiteracy
Film Matters Education
Hochschulen und Universitäten
First class workshops and resources created by and for film educators around the world.
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Empowering the next generation of filmmakers, FILM MATTERS delivers top-tier resources and support for educators and students.
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- Hochschulen und Universitäten
- Größe
- 1 Beschäftigte:r
- Hauptsitz
- Basel
- Art
- Bildungseinrichtung
- Gegründet
- 2020
- Spezialgebiete
- Film Education, Curriculum, Teacher Training, IBDP Film, Remote Teaching & Learning, Low Tech, Media Studies, Film Studies und Practical Film
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Basel, CH
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🎬 Are you reading Film Matters News yet? Why not? It’s a quick, practical newsletter for film & media teachers and students—packed with tips, insights, and film analysis. Check it out now or share it with others: filmmatters.substack.com
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Explore intertextual appropriation, where familiar cultural elements are reimagined and repurposed. This filmmaking approach shifts established contexts to spark new meanings and connections. Read on to discover more. #filmmatters #filmteacher #filmeducation #medialiteracy
Intertextuality
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Sometimes there’s a better edit hiding in plain sight We all get attached to our ideas. It’s a natural part of the creative process, but sometimes that attachment can lead us into a rut. We find ourselves stuck. Stuck in stories that aren’t saying much, that feel unresolved (but not in an intriguing way), or that simply won’t move forward. When this happens, it can be frustrating and disheartening. But sometimes, getting unstuck requires a bold move: physically breaking the story apart to see what’s there. #filmmatters #filmteacher #filmeducation #medialiteracy
Cut! Find the story!
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📣 Have you booked your IB DP Film training for this school year? ☑ ISTA workshops constitute formal IB training. ☑ All participants who complete these workshops will receive an IB/ISTA certificate to endorse the training, which can be used for IB evaluation purposes. ☑ ISTA has been an official provider of IB workshops worldwide since 2006 and was invited to expand the IB's portfolio of subjects into film in 2016. ➡ Book your spot here: https://lnkd.in/e-Ra9MgQ
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Are you looking for a low-stakes and quick filmmaking assignment? Here’s a filmmaking challenge that’s easy to set up and results in a super short sequence - 10 seconds of film, designed to explore montage, fast-paced editing, and the art of crafting a scene using eight medium or close-up shots. #filmmatters #filmteacher #filmeducation #medialiteracy
"I’m coming to London!"
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Exploring how we document events with film.
The XXXIII Summer Olympics in Paris showcase the evolution of the Games, but none were as transformative or controversial as the 1936 Berlin Olympics, often referred to as Hitler's Olympics. This post will explore the ideas of propaganda and documentary in film through the lens of this historic event. #filmmatters #filmteacher #filmeducation #medialiteracy
Olympia (1938)
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Manipulating time and space is part of the magic of film. (Dis)appear is a low-stakes and fun editing assignment to take into the summer break. #filmmatters #filmteacher #filmeducation #medialiteracy
(Dis)appear
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We belong to a visual culture that relies on signs and signals to communicate complex ideas quickly through simplified representations. We know what things mean. The question is, how do we do that? #filmmatters #filmteacher #filmeducation #medialiteracy
It’s the hat
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Missing Matoaka (2022) is an inspiring project by Indigenous creators that reclaims the true story of Pocahontas. This innovative initiative offers a fresh perspective by challenging historical stereotypes. Synchronizing an alternative audio track with the Disney film brings authentic voices to the forefront. It's a powerful example of reclaiming a narrative and authentic cultural representation. #filmmatters, #filmteacher, #filmeducation, #missingmatoaka
Matoaka aka Pocahontas
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