PETER WEBBER FILM DIRECTING Workshop 24-25 of February 2025 Online
MELISSA LEO ACTING Workshop 28-31 January 2025 Online
ALEX RODRÃGUEZ
16 HOURS
08/09 . 09 . 2013
LOCATION: STAVANGER / NORWAY
PRICE: 3500
VACANCES: 25
CONTACT: filmlab@fest.pt
Oscar Nominated Alex Rodriguez is without a doubt one of the most talented film editors of his generation, he was the responsible of one of the best edited films of this century, “Children of Men†which will for many years to come still be presented in editing classes on film schools everywhere in the world.
Alex Rodriguez, who was nominated for an Oscar in 2007, produced a special workshop which is a unique experience to enhance any knowledge in the area, with a top expert.
Alex Rodriguez in just over a decade became a world established editor, notably known for his work with Alfonso Cuarón, working on his most successful films from which we can quote the marvelous “Y tu mama tambien†(And your mum too), “Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban†and “Children of Men†which allowed him to have as Oscar nomination for Best achievement in editing in 2007. Working in these films made him edit scenes with actors such as Gael Garcia Bernal, Clive Owen, Diego Luna, Jullianne Moore, Michael Caine, and many others.
By the age of 37 Alex Rodriguez has managed to edit close to 20 Features and gain a name to himself as a reference in the area in the present and in the years to come.
SCHEDULE
Day one
Morning
Introduction of the participants and the experts, the participants will then be showed some clips of the work made by Alex Rodriguez, analyzing some choices and options made in some of his works, as well as getting into on what was behind of some of his editing.
Afternoon
The participants will be given footage to work on, the footage that will consist of 5 shots will be equal to all participants and shot by Alex Rodriguez himself. After going through the footage as a group everyone will start editing by themselves, with the help of Alex Rodriguez as advisor when needed.
Day Two
Morning
The participants will continue editing the footage, with one on one advice when needed.
Afternoon
The editing should be completed, and all participants will show their work, the group will then analyze each editing, and learn from each other’s work. Alex Rodriguez will give his insight on each edited version of the film. The participants should at the end be self-conscious of their editing choices, as well as aware of the other options taken by the other participants.
Alex Rodriguez, who was nominated for an Oscar in 2007, produced a special workshop which is a unique experience to enhance any knowledge in the area, with a top expert.
Alex Rodriguez in just over a decade became a world established editor, notably known for his work with Alfonso Cuarón, working on his most successful films from which we can quote the marvelous “Y tu mama tambien†(And your mum too), “Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban†and “Children of Men†which allowed him to have as Oscar nomination for Best achievement in editing in 2007. Working in these films made him edit scenes with actors such as Gael Garcia Bernal, Clive Owen, Diego Luna, Jullianne Moore, Michael Caine, and many others.
By the age of 37 Alex Rodriguez has managed to edit close to 20 Features and gain a name to himself as a reference in the area in the present and in the years to come.
SCHEDULE
Day one
Morning
Introduction of the participants and the experts, the participants will then be showed some clips of the work made by Alex Rodriguez, analyzing some choices and options made in some of his works, as well as getting into on what was behind of some of his editing.
Afternoon
The participants will be given footage to work on, the footage that will consist of 5 shots will be equal to all participants and shot by Alex Rodriguez himself. After going through the footage as a group everyone will start editing by themselves, with the help of Alex Rodriguez as advisor when needed.
Day Two
Morning
The participants will continue editing the footage, with one on one advice when needed.
Afternoon
The editing should be completed, and all participants will show their work, the group will then analyze each editing, and learn from each other’s work. Alex Rodriguez will give his insight on each edited version of the film. The participants should at the end be self-conscious of their editing choices, as well as aware of the other options taken by the other participants.