Art as Process: Contemplative Filmmaking

Alt Studio Tuscany, a non-profit filmmaking program based in Lucca, Italy hosted our experimental workshop series in June 2017 and 2018. My co-teacher, Gordon Arkenberg, and I facilitated a 4 day workshop series to develop thoughtfulness and purpose in students' artistic processes.

Description:
Filmmaking and photography are so technologically intensive as to dominate the artist's perspective and discussions of their craft. This course seeks to redress this balance by looking at the How and Why we make art. Using a unique toolbox of artistic challenges, questions, and readings the student will gain a distinct awareness of the process in their work, and how to use this to achieve their vision.