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SUMMARY:Making the Short Film (1 Week)
DESCRIPTION:Practical Filmmaking Class – Learn to make films… by making a short film.\nA practical filmmaking class designed to give you the confidence you need to go out and make your own films. \nCourse Cost\n¥45\,000 \nCourse Description\n \nOver the initial three evenings you will be introduced to your script\, equipment and actors\, learning how to work with each in turn. \nYou and your classmates will be split into groups of six and you will each choose to direct one of the six scenes in the script. You will actually shoot the film on the Saturday\, with each director given an hour to shoot their scene. \nYou will rotate jobs within the crew over the course of the day; directing\, filming\, recording sound\, doing the art direction\, lighting\, and managing continuity in turn. This allows you to experience and understand the different positions on a film set. \nSunday will focus on editing and post-production\, and you will edit your film with your group. The finished product will be screened at the end of the day\, with time for feedback and discussion. \nShould you wish\, you will be welcome to take the footage from the day to continue working and practising on. \n“I’ve wanted to learn about making films for a long time and wanted to try to make my own. Starting from knowing practically nothing I joined ELFS Japan’s Making the Short Film course. It was fascinating\, really good fun and even better\, within a week I feel like I have enough knowledge of the basics to start confidently making my own projects.” \n“Thanks again for everything\, the course was brilliant! I think its amazing that it was so practical and we got to try all the different roles. It’s totally encouraged me and given me the confidence to make a short film” \nSee what other students have said in our testimonials \nClass Schedule\nDay 1 (Tue)\, 19:00-21:30 — Working with the script. \nDay 2 (Wed)\, 19:00-21:30 — Working with crew and equipment. \nDay 3 (Thur)\, 19:00-21:30 — Working with actors. \nDay 4 (Fri)\, – NO CLASS \nDay 5 (Sat)\, 10:00-18:00 — Production day. \nDay 6 (Sun)\, 10:00-18:00 — Post-production and feedback. \n  \n\n			\n	\n		\n			The director explains the shot on Making the Short FIlmStudent on soundStudent with actors on Making the Short FilmStudent directs a scene		\n		\n			Prev\n			1of9\n			Next\n		\n	\n\nAbout the Instructor – Rory O’Donnell\n \nRory O’Donnell worked in the UK entertainment industry for 25 years\, initially as an actor\, then a casting director\, before spending ten years as course director for Raindance London\, the UK’s top provider of short training courses for filmmakers. He is an award-winning filmmaker\, with short films he has directed screening in festivals in Europe and North America. His students have included everyone from film professionals looking to broaden their skillsets to inexperienced novices with a passing interest in the subject. Building on this experience\, he has developed classes accommodating to all backgrounds and abilities. \nWhat is ELFS Japan?\nEnglish Language Film School Japan offers unique filmmaking classes\, taught in the English language\, here in Tokyo. This class will be taught by Rory O’Donnell\, who prior to founding ELFS Japan\, worked for ten years as Courses Director at Raindance London\, Europe’s premier destination for short filmmaking classes. Originally an actor working across stage\, film and TV throughout the 90s\, Rory is now an award-winning director of short films.
URL:https://elfsjapan.com/event/making-the-short-film/
LOCATION:ELFS Japan Studio\, 2-9-14 Suido\, Bunkyō-ku\, Tōkyō-to\, 112-0005\, Japan
CATEGORIES:Filmmaking Courses
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SUMMARY:Actor Improv Lab (online)
DESCRIPTION:A one-hour creative workout for actors who want to stay sharp.\nThe Actor Improv Lab is a fast-paced online session designed to strengthen the instincts performers rely on most: listening\, reacting truthfully\, making clear offers\, and adapting in the moment. \nEach session combines warm-ups\, focused improv drills\, and short scene work to keep your improvisation muscles active. We explore skills such as emotional commitment\, status\, character point of view\, and spontaneous storytelling — all in a supportive space that encourages risk-taking and playful experimentation. \nPart training\, part playground\, this is structured play for actors who want to keep developing their craft. \nWhether you’re preparing for auditions\, on-set\, or rehearsal rooms where anything can happen\, the Actor Improv Lab helps you trust your instincts and make bold choices on the spot. \nSessions are one hour long and designed to fit into busy schedules — a quick lunchtime or after-work flex for your acting muscles.\nCome to play\, stretch your comfort zone\, and leave feeling sharper\, more adaptable\, younger* and ready for whatever the scene throws at you. \n(*Playfulness is scientifically proven to keep you younger. Consider it an anti-ageing treatment.) \nCourse Schedule\nTuesdays 18.00-19.00 (Tokyo JST)\nMarch 17th\, 24th\, 31st\,\nApril 7th\, 14th\, 21st\, 28th \nThursdays 12.00 – 13.00 (Tokyo JST)\nMarch 19th\nApril 16th\, 23rd\, 30th \nBooking\nTickets can be redeemed for any session. Sessions are drop-in and self-contained. Please confirm your attendance up to 3hrs before the start time via email. Classes may be cancelled on the day if sign ups are too low. \nClasses will be held online via Zoom \nAbout the Instructor\n \nChristiane Brew is a British actress\, improviser\, and award-nominated voice artist with over 30 years in the arts\, based in Tokyo and the UK. Trained at RADA\, the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland\, and with masters from iTi\, Impro Theatre LA\, Lecoq\, and Second City — she’s spent the last 15 years performing and teaching improv around the globe\, from Edinburgh Fringe to NYC on Broadway\, to New Zealand; her style blends playful storytelling\, musical improv\, physical humour\, and honest\, grounded characters. \nShe’s co-director of Tokyo’s Improvazilla and Pirates of Tokyo Bay (improv groups)\, and loves guiding improvisers to play authentically\, with curiosity\, and embrace fear. Christiane’s stage credits range from Shakespeare to contemporary works\, and her screen and voice work includes Sony PlayStation\, TOHO\, Searchlight Pictures\, Amazon Prime\, NHK\, and live commentary at the Tokyo Olympics.
URL:https://elfsjapan.com/event/actor-improv-lab-online/2026-04-23/
LOCATION:Online\, Japan
CATEGORIES:Acting,Online Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20260427T190000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20260427T230000
DTSTAMP:20260423T181143
CREATED:20180611T045034Z
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SUMMARY:Tokyo Filmmakers’ Drinks Night @ Retronym Livehouse in Shimo-Kitazawa
DESCRIPTION:Admission: ¥2\,000 on the door (drink included) \nWhat We’ll Do\nMix and mingle with other Tokyo-based creatives at Retronym Livehouse in Shimo-Kitazawa. \nBring your skills and ideas and get ready to meet other filmmakers\, film lovers\, and creators. Chat about cinema\, culture\, or anything you like. Find collaborators for your next project\, make new friends\, and have a good time. \nAt 8pm we will have our ‘Soap Box’ moment\, when you can address the room to tell them about yourself and your projects. \n\n			\n	\n\nImportant to know\nAdmission: ¥2\,000 on the door (drink included) \nThe event runs from 7pm to 11pm\, but the venue remains open and you are welcome to remain after this time. \nThe venue may take photos/videos of the event for promotional purposes. By attending you confirm that you consent to appear in their marketing material. \nBook Your Place\nLet us know you’re coming by signing up via the Facebook page or drop us an email: \nBook by email
URL:https://elfsjapan.com/event/tokyo-filmmakers-drinks-night/
CATEGORIES:Events,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20260428T180000
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SUMMARY:Actor Improv Lab (online)
DESCRIPTION:A one-hour creative workout for actors who want to stay sharp.\nThe Actor Improv Lab is a fast-paced online session designed to strengthen the instincts performers rely on most: listening\, reacting truthfully\, making clear offers\, and adapting in the moment. \nEach session combines warm-ups\, focused improv drills\, and short scene work to keep your improvisation muscles active. We explore skills such as emotional commitment\, status\, character point of view\, and spontaneous storytelling — all in a supportive space that encourages risk-taking and playful experimentation. \nPart training\, part playground\, this is structured play for actors who want to keep developing their craft. \nWhether you’re preparing for auditions\, on-set\, or rehearsal rooms where anything can happen\, the Actor Improv Lab helps you trust your instincts and make bold choices on the spot. \nSessions are one hour long and designed to fit into busy schedules — a quick lunchtime or after-work flex for your acting muscles.\nCome to play\, stretch your comfort zone\, and leave feeling sharper\, more adaptable\, younger* and ready for whatever the scene throws at you. \n(*Playfulness is scientifically proven to keep you younger. Consider it an anti-ageing treatment.) \nCourse Schedule\nTuesdays 18.00-19.00 (Tokyo JST)\nMarch 17th\, 24th\, 31st\,\nApril 7th\, 14th\, 21st\, 28th \nThursdays 12.00 – 13.00 (Tokyo JST)\nMarch 19th\nApril 16th\, 23rd\, 30th \nBooking\nTickets can be redeemed for any session. Sessions are drop-in and self-contained. Please confirm your attendance up to 3hrs before the start time via email. Classes may be cancelled on the day if sign ups are too low. \nClasses will be held online via Zoom \nAbout the Instructor\n \nChristiane Brew is a British actress\, improviser\, and award-nominated voice artist with over 30 years in the arts\, based in Tokyo and the UK. Trained at RADA\, the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland\, and with masters from iTi\, Impro Theatre LA\, Lecoq\, and Second City — she’s spent the last 15 years performing and teaching improv around the globe\, from Edinburgh Fringe to NYC on Broadway\, to New Zealand; her style blends playful storytelling\, musical improv\, physical humour\, and honest\, grounded characters. \nShe’s co-director of Tokyo’s Improvazilla and Pirates of Tokyo Bay (improv groups)\, and loves guiding improvisers to play authentically\, with curiosity\, and embrace fear. Christiane’s stage credits range from Shakespeare to contemporary works\, and her screen and voice work includes Sony PlayStation\, TOHO\, Searchlight Pictures\, Amazon Prime\, NHK\, and live commentary at the Tokyo Olympics.
URL:https://elfsjapan.com/event/actor-improv-lab-online/2026-04-28/
LOCATION:Online\, Japan
CATEGORIES:Acting,Online Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Tokyo:20260430T120000
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SUMMARY:Actor Improv Lab (online)
DESCRIPTION:A one-hour creative workout for actors who want to stay sharp.\nThe Actor Improv Lab is a fast-paced online session designed to strengthen the instincts performers rely on most: listening\, reacting truthfully\, making clear offers\, and adapting in the moment. \nEach session combines warm-ups\, focused improv drills\, and short scene work to keep your improvisation muscles active. We explore skills such as emotional commitment\, status\, character point of view\, and spontaneous storytelling — all in a supportive space that encourages risk-taking and playful experimentation. \nPart training\, part playground\, this is structured play for actors who want to keep developing their craft. \nWhether you’re preparing for auditions\, on-set\, or rehearsal rooms where anything can happen\, the Actor Improv Lab helps you trust your instincts and make bold choices on the spot. \nSessions are one hour long and designed to fit into busy schedules — a quick lunchtime or after-work flex for your acting muscles.\nCome to play\, stretch your comfort zone\, and leave feeling sharper\, more adaptable\, younger* and ready for whatever the scene throws at you. \n(*Playfulness is scientifically proven to keep you younger. Consider it an anti-ageing treatment.) \nCourse Schedule\nTuesdays 18.00-19.00 (Tokyo JST)\nMarch 17th\, 24th\, 31st\,\nApril 7th\, 14th\, 21st\, 28th \nThursdays 12.00 – 13.00 (Tokyo JST)\nMarch 19th\nApril 16th\, 23rd\, 30th \nBooking\nTickets can be redeemed for any session. Sessions are drop-in and self-contained. Please confirm your attendance up to 3hrs before the start time via email. Classes may be cancelled on the day if sign ups are too low. \nClasses will be held online via Zoom \nAbout the Instructor\n \nChristiane Brew is a British actress\, improviser\, and award-nominated voice artist with over 30 years in the arts\, based in Tokyo and the UK. Trained at RADA\, the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland\, and with masters from iTi\, Impro Theatre LA\, Lecoq\, and Second City — she’s spent the last 15 years performing and teaching improv around the globe\, from Edinburgh Fringe to NYC on Broadway\, to New Zealand; her style blends playful storytelling\, musical improv\, physical humour\, and honest\, grounded characters. \nShe’s co-director of Tokyo’s Improvazilla and Pirates of Tokyo Bay (improv groups)\, and loves guiding improvisers to play authentically\, with curiosity\, and embrace fear. Christiane’s stage credits range from Shakespeare to contemporary works\, and her screen and voice work includes Sony PlayStation\, TOHO\, Searchlight Pictures\, Amazon Prime\, NHK\, and live commentary at the Tokyo Olympics.
URL:https://elfsjapan.com/event/actor-improv-lab-online/2026-04-30/
LOCATION:Online\, Japan
CATEGORIES:Acting,Online Classes
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