In this two-day FEST FILM LAB workshop, colorist Marc Boucrot invites participants to explore how color becomes a storytelling language of its own, shaping atmosphere, rhythm, and emotion from the first creative discussions to the final grade. Drawing on his extensive experience on films such as Climax, Enter the Void, Love, Blue Is the Warmest Color, and Dallas Buyers Club, Marc will take participants behind the scenes of his collaborations with visionary filmmakers like Gaspar Noé and Jean-Marc Vallée, revealing how visual style is defined and refined through an ongoing creative dialogue between director, cinematographer, and colorist. Over the course of the weekend, participants will learn to understand color not just as a technical process but as a vital narrative tool. Marc will examine how choices in tone, saturation, contrast, and texture affect how audiences perceive a story’s emotion and truth. He will also discuss how color decisions are shaped by performance, lighting, and editing, how grading can subtly guide the viewer’s focus, intensify emotional beats, and create coherence across scenes and sequences. In addition to color, Marc will also explore the creative and aesthetic decisions behind working in Black & White in contemporary cinema, and how the choice between Film and Digital affects texture, contrast, and grain — and ultimately, the emotional tone of a film. The sessions will include case studies, scene breakdowns, and open discussions, offering a close look at Marc’s creative process and practical workflow. Participants will gain insight into how to translate abstract creative intentions into precise visual outcomes, and how to build a consistent visual identity that enhances a film’s storytelling power. Topics explored will include: - How to define and build a film’s color palette from pre-production to final delivery - Using color to shape emotion, mood, and rhythm - The dynamics of the collaboration between director, cinematographer, and colorist - The influence of grading on lighting continuity, editing, and visual flow - Balancing artistic ambition with technical feasibility - Managing communication, expectations, and creative choices in the grading suite - Black & White choices in contemporary film - Film vs Digital: contrast, grain, and texture - Case studies from Climax, Blue Is the Warmest Color, and Dallas Buyers Club Rather than being a purely technical workshop, this will be focusing on the creative side, and reflection among professionals. The goal is to equip participants with a deeper understanding of how color contributes to storytelling, and how collaboration and intuition turn grading into a true art form. ABOUT MARC BOUCROT Marc Boucrot is a highly established senior colorist and film editor, known for his exceptional eye for visual storytelling and his collaborations with some of contemporary cinema’s most daring filmmakers. Over the past two decades, his work has defined the look and feel of a wide range of international films, from stylized arthouse projects to major award-winning features. A long-time collaborator of Gaspar Noé, Boucrot has been behind the color of the director’s most visually groundbreaking films, including Irreversible, Enter the Void, Love, Climax, Lux Æterna, and Vortex. His distinctive color sensibility has been integral to Noé’s bold cinematic language, where image, emotion, and perception fuse into one immersive experience. As a colorist, Boucrot’s artistry extends far beyond technical precision, he has become a creative partner to filmmakers such as Jean-Marc Vallée, Abdellatif Kechiche, and Jean-Stéphane Sauvaire. His contribution to Blue Is the Warmest Color (Palme d’Or, Cannes 2013) and Dallas Buyers Club (Academy Award Winner, 2014) cemented his reputation as one of the most respected colorists working today. Boucrot’s filmography spans an impressive range of acclaimed projects, including Climax, Vortex, Dallas Buyers Club, Blue Is the Warmest Color, A Prayer Before Dawn, The Owners, Hands That Bind, Wild, Love in the Time of Civil War, and Demolition. More recently, he has contributed to Yunan (2025), Who Loves the Sun (2024), and Witchboard (2024), as well as numerous short films, music videos, and collaborations with visual artists. Known for his deep understanding of texture, tone, and emotional color, Boucrot’s approach bridges the artistic and technical sides of filmmaking. His mastery of both film and digital workflows, his nuanced exploration of grain and contrast, and his recent interest in modern Black & White cinematography make his work continually relevant and inspiring to a new generation of filmmakers. Whether in the grading suite or the editing timeline, Marc Boucrot’s process remains deeply collaborative, a dialogue between director, cinematographer, and story. His ability to translate emotion into image has made him one of the most sought-after colorists and editors in international cinema today. PROFILE OF PARTICIPANT
The workshop is designed for colorists, editors, cinematographers, DOPs, directors, post-production supervisors, and filmmakers who wish to deepen their understanding of color as a storytelling tool. It is also ideal for filmmakers seeking to refine their creative and technical approach to color grading, visual style, and the collaborative process between director, cinematographer, and colorist. WORKSHOP LOCATION London, UK Duration: 2 days 10:00 - 18:00 Dates: 10th - 11th of January 2026 Location: London, UK Price: 599GBP (379GBP Until 6th of January) Maximum number of participants: 25 Please add our address to your email safe senders list, address book or contact list to avoid FEST e-mails in spam. REGISTER FOR THIS WORKSHOP ON THE LINK BELOW By registering to the workshop you agree with FFL terms and Conditions

ABOUT PETER WEBBER Peter Webber has had a diverse career as a director of film, television and documentaries including the critically renowned ˜Girl with a Pearl Earring™ and the HBO series "Six Feet Under". Peter is perhaps best known for his film directorial debut ˜Girl With a Pearl Earring", the film adaptation of Tracey Chevalier's bestselling novel. The film tells the story of the creation of the famous painting by Dutch master Johannes Vermeer of the same name. The film saw Peter directing Scarlett Johansson and Colin Firth as the films leads. Released in 2004 the film went on to be nominated for no less than 3 Academy Awards, 10 BAFTA nominations as well as numerous other honours. Webber was then tapped by Dino de Laurentis to direct "Hannibal Rising". Based on Thomas Harris upcoming new book of the same name, and starring Gaspard Ulliel, Li Gong and Anthony Hopkins, In 2012 Peter directed the Feature Film "Emperor", Starring Tommy Lee Jones, and Mathew Fox. Peter has also directed the Netflix Original Pickpockets (2018). His documentary work includes the award-winning environmental feature documentary Ten Billion (2015) and Earth: One Amazing Day (2017), narrated by Robert Redford and Jackie Chan. Webber's productions include the "Kingdoms of Fire" (2019), television series, which takes viewers back to the past as the Ottoman Empire seeks to conquer Cairo, as well as the documentary "Inna de Yard" (2019), a portrait of the pioneers of reggae music in Jamaica Peter Webber is currently directing DRAGN, an action-horror film that follows a group of colleagues on a team-building retreat in a remote forest, where they become prey to a rogue AI-driven drone. The film is now in post-production. Peter Webber's experience speaks for itself and guarantees the high standards our participants have come to expect from FEST FILM LAB. WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION This workshop is designed to equip directors, cinematographers, and film professionals with essential blocking techniques for film. Under the guidance of Peter Webber, participants will combine theoretical knowledge with hands-on practical exercises using live actors, learning how to stage scenes that enhance narrative and visual storytelling. Day 1 – Foundations and Practical Application Welcome & Introduction Introduction of participants and an overview of the workshop objectives. Brief presentation of Peter Webber’s career and his approach to blocking in film. Fundamentals of Blocking Theoretical discussion on the principles of blocking: The importance of spatial arrangement and movement. How blocking contributes to character dynamics and narrative pacing. Analysis of selected film clips to illustrate effective blocking techniques. Practical Exercise: Initial Scene Work Hands-on session with live actors on set. Guided exercises focusing on: Positioning and movement of actors. Adjusting blocking to complement camera angles and narrative flow. Immediate feedback and group discussion on the exercise outcomes. Day 2 – Advanced Techniques and Collaborative Practice Recap & Q&A Brief review of key insights from Day 1. Open forum for questions and discussion regarding challenges encountered. Advanced Blocking Techniques In-depth exploration of: Adapting blocking strategies across various genres. Integrating the director’s vision with technical considerations. Discussion on how subtle adjustments in blocking can dramatically alter a scene’s impact. Practical Exercise: Live Scene Blocking Peter Webber to block a scene using live actors. Selected participants stage a scene, followed by a analysis. Peter Webber provides critiques and suggestions for improvement. Final Group Discussion & Wrap-Up Sharing experiences and insights from the day’s exercises. Discussion on how to incorporate blocking techniques into larger film productions. Concluding remarks and key takeaways from the workshop. Workshop Outcomes: Develop a solid understanding of how effective blocking enhances storytelling. Hands-on experience in staging scenes with live actors. Learn to adapt blocking techniques to different narrative styles and production contexts. Receive direct, personalized feedback from Peter Webber. This workshop is made possible with the support of the Portuguese Film Institute – Instituto do Cinema e do Audiovisual (ICA). As part of this collaboration, a limited number of scholarships are available for Portuguese filmmakers or those based in Portugal. You can find the form to access these on this link: https://forms.gle/2uMKG1iXdeLdsZbc9 PROFILE OF PARTICIPANT The workshop designed for Directors, Film Students, or anyone serious about a career in the Film Business on the area of Directing. WORKSHOP LOCATION Lisbon, Portugal Duration: 2 days 10:00 - 18:00 Dates: 29th - 30th of November 2025 Location: Lisbon, Portugal Price: 599EUR (399EUR Until 12th of November) Maximum number of participants: 25 By registering to the workshop you agree with FFL terms and Conditions Please add our address to your email safe senders list, address book or contact list to avoid FEST e-mails in spam. REGISTER FOR THIS WORKSHOP ON THE LINK BELOW: