2019 EU in Jamaica Short Film Competition Workshop a Hit!
As promised, the 25 finalists in the EU in Jamaica environment-themed short film competition were treated to an intensive but highly productive workshop on October 19, 2019. The event was divided into three sessions - storytelling, cinematography and editing/post-production - and delivered by experts in the areas.
Jamaican director and cinematographer, Gabrielle Blackwood, presented on cinematography; scriptwriting consultant, Blanca Escoda, from Spain introduced the participants to storytelling and film editor Cédric Zoenen from Belgium taught basics in editing.
Gabrielle Blackwood (3rd left), award-winning Jamaican director and cinematographer, demonstrating how basic composition rules using a DSLR camera can enhance visual story-telling to finalists in the EU in Jamaica environment-themed short film competition at a workshop on October 19 at the Terra Nova Hotel in St Andrew. From left: Jahvar McLean; Joshua Gordon; Nasharn McFarlane and Latanya Martin.
The workshop was held at the Terra Nova Hotel in St Andrew and was mandatory for all participants. The finalists will now have a month to produce 3-5 minute films on the theme "My environment: a heritage to be protected". The winner will be announced on December 12. First prize (Best Film) is a trip to Europe to participate in a filmmaking course.
In feedback following the workshop, many of the participants said they welcomed the hands-on approach especially because majority of them have little to no experience in filmmaking.
Organisers of the EU in Jamaica environment-themed short film competition with facilitators who conducted a workshop on October 19 with the 25 finalists at the Terra Nova Hotel in St Andrew. From left: Jovan Johnson (Asst. Press Officer, EU in Jamaica); Blanca Escoda (Spanish scriptwriting consultant); Justine Henzell (film producer); Gabrielle Blackwood (cinematographer and director); Cédric Zoenen (Belgian film editor); Althea Buchanan (Press & Information Officer, EU in Jamaica) and Analisa Chapman (President of the Jamaica Film and Television Association).
Finalists in the EU in Jamaica environment-themed short film competition explore the features of a DSLR camera during a workshop on October 19 at the Terra Nova Hotel in St Andrew. From left: Amanda-Jo Anderson; Nathan Bennett and Kemanie Boothe.
Cédric Zoenen, Belgian film editor and workshop facilitator, answers a query from Jana Mason, a finalist in the EU in Jamaica short film competition.
Below: Scriptwriting consultant, Blanca Escoda, from Spain is being quizzed by finalist, Latanya Martin.
