In this class session, a master returns to us to teach us how a theme can guide a filmmaker's every decision. I also give some disappointing news about the upcoming semester.Από τον Taylor Bickel

In this class session, Billy gives us perhaps his greatest lesson about being your own filmmaker, in spite of surrounding circumstances.Από τον Hitchcock University: A Free Film School

In this class session, Billy gives a pointer on how you can use blocking to help you edit, but more importantly, helps us all understand the lose-lose proposition that is remakes.Από τον Taylor Bickel

In this class session, Billy teaches us about counterpoint in storytelling, and about how to hide your exposition.Από τον Taylor Bickel

In this class session, Billy doles out some helpful hints to making your life on set much easier.Από τον Taylor Bickel

In this class session, Billy teaches us the beauty in simplicity.Από τον Taylor Bickel

In this class session, Billy teaches us what it's like to be before your time.Από τον Taylor Bickel

In this class session, Billy teaches us his approach to casting and gives us some insight into how he leveraged the power of efficiency.Από τον Taylor Bickel

In this class session, Billy breaks one of his own rules, and shows what to expect from doing a controversial film.Από τον Taylor Bickel

In this class session, Billy teaches us about how to play into the muses and not fight them.Από τον Taylor Bickel

In this class session, Billy gives us a lot to think about. From the trick to dealing with every actor, even the most difficult, to comic timing, to what not to show an audience.Από τον Taylor Bickel

In this class session, Billy gives us his thoughts on story structure, and tells us what he wanted from actors.Από τον Taylor Bickel

In this class session, Billy tells us all about the man he was born to collaborate with, and how that collaboration went well beyond the writer's room.Από τον Taylor Bickel

In this class session, Billy shows us why some stories just aren't made for the screen.Από τον Hitchcock University: A Free Film School

In this class session, Billy teaches us why harder might be smarter.Από τον Hitchcock University: A Free Film School

In this class session, Billy teaches us about persistence and closeups.Από τον Hitchcock University: A Free Film School

In this class session, Billy teaches us the importance of decision-making.Από τον Hitchcock University: A Free Film School

In this class session, Billy teaches us about what is needed for great collaboration, and why too much control will hurt you.Από τον Hitchcock University: A Free Film School

In this class session, Billy teaches us not only how to grab an audience's attention from the fade up, but also how to help keep them there.Από τον Hitchcock University: A Free Film School

In this class session, Billy gives us insight on three key aspects of visual storytelling.Από τον Hitchcock University: A Free Film School

In this class session, Billy gives us some of his thoughts on collaboration. Why it works and why it doesn't.Από τον Hitchcock University: A Free Film School

In this class session, Billy teaches us two very important secrets to making your first film.Από τον Hitchcock University: A Free Film School

In this class session, Billy introduces his own professor, Ernst Lubitsch as he does his best to explain what the Lubitsch Touch is, and why we should all ask ourselves "How would Lubitsch do it?"Από τον Hitchcock University: A Free Film School

In this class session, Billy teaches us the importance of sticking to the script, and why deviating can be more of a hassle than it's worth.Από τον Hitchcock University: A Free Film School

In this class session we meet our professor for the semester, the great Billy Wilder, as he gives us a brief history about himself and the list of films that will serve as our lessons. People on Sunday & Mauvaise Graine Ninotchka The Major and the Minor Double Indemnity The Lost Weekend Sunset Boulevard Ace in the Hole Stalag 17 Sabrina Seven Year …

In this class session, Quentin teaches us about about making characters strong enough they don't need a story, and how to structure a day in the life movie to keep it interesting.Από τον Taylor Bickel

In this class session, Rodriguez teaches us about how all those years of doing low budget films taught him how to make a movie with a massive budget.Από τον Taylor Bickel

In this class session, Quentin teaches us his method to suspense, and it's not what you expect.Από τον Taylor Bickel

In this class session, Quentin teaches us how he leads a movie, and how that helps produce his unique style.Από τον Taylor Bickel

In this class session, Tarantino teaches us about creating three-dimensional characters.Από τον Taylor Bickel

In this class session, Tarantino gives us a master course on working within a genre and within set pieces.Από τον Taylor Bickel

In this class session, Rodriguez teaches us about working in a genre, but still thinking outside the box.Από τον Taylor Bickel

In this class session, Rodriguez shows us how he balances collaboration with doing so many jobs himself, why both are important, and how they are actually related.Από τον Taylor Bickel

In this class session, Quentin gives us another masterclass on storytelling.Από τον Taylor Bickel

In this class session, Quentin teaches us how to borrow from your influences and inspirations, without stealing from them.Από τον Taylor Bickel

In this class session, Robert Rodriguez teaches us perhaps his most important lesson yet, and inspires us with a simple mantra. Be technical!Από τον Taylor Bickel

In this class session, Rodriguez teaches us how to embrace the latest technologies, and not get hung up on the ways of old.Από τον Taylor Bickel

In this class session, Rodriguez teaches us that being outside of Hollywood is actually an advantage.Από τον Taylor Bickel

In this class session, Rodriguez covers a lot of ground as he teaches us about collaboration, the importance of pre-production (especially when it comes to effects), and the art of editing.Από τον Taylor Bickel

In this class session, Quentin teaches us his method for adaptations and how to evade the pressure of a massive success.Από τον Taylor Bickel

In this class session, Rodriguez shows us how he can still be collaborative while maintaining a unique voice and technique.Από τον Taylor Bickel

In this class session, Rodriguez teaches us how to make very limited resources look like a major motion picture, and encourages us that practice is the only way to keep improving.Από τον Taylor Bickel

In this class session, Quentin shows us not only how to think outside the box, but how it leads to making an impression on your audience.Από τον Taylor Bickel

In this class session, Quentin teaches us what makes a story different from a situation, and helps us understand what filmmaking is at it's core.Από τον Taylor Bickel

In this class session, Robert Rodriguez gives us the groundwork for how to make films on the lowest budget possible, and gives us a step by step guide on what it means to make a film on your own.Από τον Taylor Bickel

In this class session, Quentin teaches us the foolproof method of directing a movie.Από τον Taylor Bickel

In our first class session back, we get a preview of what our third semester will bring, as we introduce our latest masters to Hitchcock University, Quentin Tarantino and Robert Rodriguez.Από τον Taylor Bickel

In our final class session, Marty reminds us of the importance of remaining flexible, and embracing inspiration.Από τον Taylor Bickel

In this class session, Marty teaches us how to craft a performance from pre-production through post-production.Από τον Taylor Bickel

In this class session, Marty teaches us about the history of film, while tackling its future.Από τον Taylor Bickel