About the course
One of the surest ways to distinguish yourself as a film director is by directing action. In two evening sessions, you will learn tried and tested ways to elicit great performances by directing action quickly and effectively.
Who should take this course?
Filmmakers seeking a better understanding of how action sequences are planned and shot.
What you’ll learn
Get equipped with a good understanding of creating action, take the worry of a small budget away, and create an individual style and look for your action scenes.
Session 1: Preparation for the Shoot
- How to stage an action scene
- Learn how to create dynamic action with modest resources
- How to maximise coverage
- Storyboarding and prepping your action
Session 2: Rehearsing and the Shoot
- Blocking action
- Creating a style or look for your action sequences
- Action editing and sound design
About Simon Hunter
Simon Hunter is a highly accomplished director and show-runner known for his strong visual storytelling, particularly in the realms of outdoor and travel themes. His debut feature film, *LIGHTHOUSE*, a $2.5 million British thriller, garnered critical acclaim and won multiple awards at European film festivals. It was lauded by the *New York Post* for its intense suspense.
Following the success of *LIGHTHOUSE*, Simon joined the renowned London-based commercials company Infinity, where he directed high-profile commercials for major brands like British Airways, Coca Cola, and the British Heart Foundation. His ability to bring captivating visual stories to life was further demonstrated in his 2005 science fiction film *MUTANT CHRONICLES*, starring Thomas Jane, Ron Perlman, and John Malkovich.
In 2017, Simon pursued his passion project, *EDIE*, starring Sheila Hancock. The film became one of the most successful independent British films of the year, receiving numerous awards and theatrical releases worldwide.
Simon’s recent work includes the 2022 World War One love story *CAN YOU HEAR ME?*, featuring Peter Facinelli, Sir John Standing, and James Cosmo. The $5 million film is currently in post-production. In 2023, Simon expanded his expertise into television as the show-runner for *COLD MIND*, a TV series centred around a series of gruesome murders on the Portuguese Algarve. The series, currently in post-production, is set to be previewed at MIPCOM in October 2024.
Simon is represented by United Talent Agency in Los Angeles for his work in feature films and television.
Simon also teaches the Film Directors’ Foundation Certificate and Kickstart Your Filmmaking Career with Commercials and Branded Content, and in person the Hands On Directing Masterclass and the Advanced Hands On Directing Masterclass
Did you know?
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Igor Ismail (verified owner) –
thank you very much for the course! the course and the teacher are absolutely amazing !
antonteichmann (verified owner) –
Simon is amazing! Real life advice from a working director. If you have the means to take the class, take it.
Iryna Thomas –
Thank you very much Simon and Raindance for this amazing time. Highly recommend.