London Film School, offer full-time MA Degree courses in both Film Making and Screewriting.

Working closely with the Director, DoP, Sound, Camera, Make-Up/Hair, Wardrobe, and Art departments, as well as the actors, the Script Supervisor/Continuity Person is in a unique position to observe and support the creation of a film.

The Script Supervisor is the technical safety net for the crew, responsible for ensuring that the footage delivered to the producers is in keeping with the approved script and contains the necessary elements for a successful edit.

An on-set position, the job combines two main areas of work:

• Note-taking and tracking of the filmmaking process for production and post-production departments
• Tracking and supervising the continuity of the film from script level through to the end of principal photography.

This 2-day weekend course examines the essential skills, set etiquette, and techniques necessary to work as a Script Supervisor today. Suitable for a variety of on-set professionals, including script supervisors, line producers and assistant directors, it is also ideal for anyone seeking a thorough insight into what the role entails.

Course Outline

Topics covered include:

• Prepping a feature film
• 180-degree Rule/"The Line"
• Eyelines
• Essential Film Language skills
• Understanding shotmaking
• Coverage
• Screen Direction
• Forms/Paperwork
• Script Supervisor's Breakdowns
• Lined Script
• Working with multiple cameras
• Set Etiquette
• Slating
• Responsibilities to production/post-production
• Liaising with Key Department Heads
• Tracking Continuity
• Adapting to new technology and environments
• Digital Script Supervision options
• Kit
• Working with Visual Effects
• Overview of script supervision for commercials, reality, live, doc and other non-narrative formats

Beth Multer - Tutor Profile

Beth Multer is a Script Supervisor specialising in American Independent Films. She has worked on over 20 features including Wristcutters, The Tenants, Tortilla Heaven, May since 1999. In addition to films, she has worked on commercials, television and other projects for companies such as Comedy Central, Discovery Channel, Spike TV, Showtime, MTV/Paramount, Dangerous Films, Carsey-Werner, ABC, First Tuesday Media and more. She holds a BFA in Film from New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts, and a Certificate in Directing from the American Film Institute’s Center for Advanced Film and Television Studies. She was trained as a Script Supervisor by Barbara Tuss (Grosse Pointe Blank, Mi Vida Loca, Pleasantville).

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Times: 10am-6pm
Capacity: Max. 12 participants
Fee: £250

How to apply

We invite applications from those with prior experience in an on-set role and a good understanding of film vocabulary.

Please submit the following items (email applications preferred):

• Application Form
  (click to download)
• CV
• Personal statement (i.e. a few brief paragraphs outlining your on-set experience to date, also why you're applying for the course, what you hope to gain from it etc.)
  

Once your application has been approved by the tutor we will provide you with instructions for booking your place online.

Please note: we can only process applications for this workshop once new dates have been confirmed. In the meantime, please register your interest by email.

Email us:
Carolyn Atherton:
workshops@lfs.org.uk

Telephone us:
+44 (0)20 7836 9642