Jacob Burns

Final Cut Pro: An Introduction
The Power of Story II
DocuMentoring
Screen Stories
The Power of Story
Digital Storytelling
Reel Change for Nonprofits
Crafting the Documentary
The Israeli Documentary with Ido Haar
Final Cut Pro: Second Frame
The Collaborative Art 
A Nightmare of Documentary with Ido Haar 

 

FINAL CUT PRO: AN INTRODUCTION
Three-Session Course
You’ll never watch a film the same way again after taking this in-depth workshop on Final Cut Pro, the industry standard editing software.
• Master basic system setup and assemble sequences
• Learn the most effective ways to manage work flow and organize files
• Use new footage or your own home movies
• Enjoy access to the Editing Studio outside of class time
• Class size: 10

3 Mondays, Sept. 21, Oct 5, Oct 19 • 5:30–8:30 pm
A29F09A
$200/$180 (JBFC members, Family level and above)

3 Mondays, Oct. 26–Nov. 9 • 5:30–8:30 pm
A29F09B
$200/$180 (JBFC members, Family level and above)

Also offered for students 14-18 Years.

Registration Form (pdf)
More Info: 914.773.7663 ext. 8

THE POWER OF STORY II
Seven-Session Course
Come and explore the wonder of your storytelling soul. Students who have already experienced The Power of Story can now bring their stories to the next level.
• Examine how master storytellers from around the world deeply move us through words, images, sound, and light
• Prerequisite: The Power of Story

7 Mondays, Sept. 21; Oct. 5, 19; Nov. 2, 16, 30; Dec. 14
6:00–9:00 pm
A32F09A
$400/$360 (JBFC members, Family level and above)

7 Fridays, Sept. 25; Oct. 9, 23; Nov. 6, 20; Dec. 4, 18
9:30 am–12:30 pm
A32F09B
$400/$360 (JBFC members, Family level and above)

Registration Form (pdf)
More Info: 914.773.7663 ext. 8

DOCUMENTORING
Semester-Long Program
If you have a specific documentary project in mind—or are already in production—join our supportive network of filmmakers who come together to collaborate and critique.
• Consult with Academy Award–nominated filmmaker Susan Todd and share ideas with other filmmakers
• Enjoy access to the Lab’s resources
• Previous experience required
• Please submit a one-page proposal and be available for an interview
• Group size: 8

12 Mondays, Sept. 21–Dec. 21 (no class Sept. 28 & Oct. 12)
5:30–8:30 pm
A33F09A
$600/$540 (JBFC members, Family level and above)

Registration Form (pdf)
More Info: 914.773.7663 ext. 8

SCREEN STORIES
Six-Session Course
Be inspired by the magical art of moviemaking.
• Discover the infinite number of creative and technical choices that go into visual and audio design
• Explore a variety of genres, including animation, narrative, and documentary film
• All the resources of the Media Arts Lab are yours to discover
• Taught by a team of working filmmakers and educators, each with a different area of expertise
• Class size: 8

6 Tuesdays, Sept. 22–Oct. 27 • 9:30–11:30 am
A27F09A
$290/$261 (JBFC members, Family level and above)

6 Wednesdays, Sept. 23–Oct. 28 • 6:00–8:00 pm
A27F09B
$290/$261 (JBFC members, Family level and above)

Also offered for students 14-18 Years.

Registration Form (pdf)
More Info: 914.773.7663 ext. 8

 

THE POWER OF STORY
Seven-Session Course
A great film begins with a great story, and everyone has a story to tell. This intimate seminar is designed to help you uncover and unleash those stories.
• Writing, collaborative activities, film screenings, and guided reflection provide anyone with the inspiration and confidence to make a film
• Taught by award-winning program designer, author, and educator Anne Marie Santoro
• Class size: 10

7 Tuesdays, Sept. 22; Oct. 6, 20; Nov. 3, 17; Dec. 1, 15
6:00–9:00 pm
A08F09A
$400/$360 (JBFC members, Family level and above)

Registration Form (pdf)
More Info: 914.773.7663 ext. 8

 

DIGITAL STORYTELLING
Semester-Long Program
We all have stories inside us, just waiting to get out into the world. Learn to use 21st century tools—a digital camera, a computer, and a scanner—to bring them to life.
• Explore visual storytelling using photographs, still images, text slides, and graphics
• Experiment with music, voiceover narration, and other audio elements to tell stories in a new and exciting way
• The only course requirement is curiosity
• Class size: 8

12 Wednesdays, Sept. 23–Dec. 16 (no class Nov. 25)
9:30–11:00 am
A06F09A
$430/$387 (JBFC members, Family level and above)

ESPECIALLY FOR STUDENTS OVER THE AGE OF 60!
12 Fridays, Sept. 25–Dec. 18 (no class Nov. 27)
9:30–11:00 am
S06F09A
$430/$387 (JBFC members, Family level and above)

Also offered for Families.

The JBFC’s digital storytelling initiatives are sponsored by FUJIFILIM

“Wow! I didn’t know I could feel so engaged and enlivened, even after a long day at work.” (Crafting the Documentary)

Registration Form (pdf)
More Info: 914.773.7663 ext. 8

 

REEL CHANGE FOR NONPROFITS
Semester-Long Program
Do you use film to communicate your organization’s mission? If not, you’re missing out on a powerful tool. Learn how to make public service announcements (PSAs) and short films an effective part of your advocacy work.
• Learn about scripting, filming, and editing
• Taught by JBFC faculty member Theresa Dawson
• Application is required. Contact Registrar for information.
• Recommended for organizational teams of 2
• Class size: 10

12 Tuesdays, Sept. 22–Dec. 15 (no class Nov. 24)
5:00–7:30 pm
N05F09A
$200/$180 (JBFC members, Family level and above)

This reduced fee is made possible by the Westchester Community Foundation. We are grateful for their partnership and support of nonprofit organizations throughout the county.

Registration Form (pdf)
More Info: 914.773.7663 ext. 8

 

CRAFTING THE DOCUMENTARY
Semester-Long Program
You’ll be ready to make your own documentary after mastering the basics in this lively class.
• Learn about cameras, sound and lighting equipment, and Final Cut Pro editing software
• Gain hands-on experience producing short projects
• Additional time commitment outside of class is expected
• Class size: 8

12 Thursdays, Sept. 24–Dec. 17 (no class Nov. 26)
5:30–8:30 pm
A28F09A
$860/$774 (JBFC members, Family level and above)

Also offered for students 14-18 Years.

Registration Form (pdf)
More Info: 914.773.7663 ext. 8

 

THE ISRAELI DOCUMENTARY WITH IDO HAAR
Six-Session Course
Explore the history and aesthetics of Israeli documentaries with one of the best, the JBFC’s International Filmmakerin- Residence Ido Haar.
• Gain a unique perspective on the culture and politics of this complex nation
• Includes quiet personal portraits and bold, inflammatory films on hot-button issues
• Screen and discuss one film during each session
• Class size: 25

6 Tuesdays, Oct. 13–Nov. 17 • 6:00–8:30 pm
A34F09A
$300/$270 (JBFC members, Family level and above)

Also offered for students 14-18 Years.

Registration Form (pdf)
More Info: 914.773.7663 ext. 8

FINAL CUT PRO: SECOND FRAME
Three-Session Course
Refine your skills and learn more advanced features of Final Cut Pro.
• Mix audio tracks
• Create titling and effects
• Master transitions
• Some Final Cut Pro experience is necessary
• Enjoy access to editing suites outside of class time
• Class size: 10

3 Tuesdays, Nov. 10–24 • 5:30–8:30 pm
A30F09A
$200/$180 (JBFC members, Family level and above)

3 Tuesdays, Dec. 1–15 • 5:30–8:30 pm
A30F09B
$200/$180 (JBFC members, Family level and above)

Also offered for students 14-18 Years.

Registration Form (pdf)
More Info: 914.773.7663 ext. 8

THE COLLABORATIVE ART: Ellen Lewis, Casting Director
For adults, high school & college students; Sun., Nov. 15, 3:45 pm
The casting director is charged with the job of finding actors who can accomplish the director’s artistic ambitions for a film. This encompasses approaching established and well-known actors as well as discovering new talent to create true-to-life characters.  Ellen Lewis has vast experience in both, having worked with such iconic directors as Martin Scorsese, Mike Nichols, Jim Jarmusch, and Sam Mendes.

Ellen Lewis has been collaborating with Martin Scorsese for twenty years. She has been the casting director for all of his films since Good Fellas in 1990, including Casino, Gangs of New York, The Aviator and The Departed.  She likens working on a Scorsese project as a journey into a new world with an amazing group of filmmakers, one which provides a provocative and profound experience. Her role is to populate that world with characters that will bring an authenticity and depth to Scorsese’s film stories. We will trace her collaboration with this American master filmmaker, screening clips and discussing the process and experience of casting his films.

Credits include:  Revolutionary Road, Charlie Wilson’s War, The Departed, and Broken Flowers.

Nov 15: A19F09B
$25/$22.50 (JBFC members, Family level and above)


THE COLLABORATIVE ART: Tim Squyres, Film Editor
For adults, high school & college students; Sun., Dec. 13, 3:45 pm
The film editor’s task is to take hours of raw material and transform it into a seamless and succinct narrative. The editor combines image, sound and music to create a lyrical experience that draws the viewer deep into the world of the film’s story. 

Tim Squyres has established himself as one of the masters of the craft.  He began working with Ang Lee on his first film, Pushing Hands, and has continued that collaboration through the recent release of Lee’s Taking Woodstock.  In addition, he has edited films for Robert Altman, Stephen Gaghan and Jonathan Demme.  

Dec 13: A19F09c 
$25/$22.50 (JBFC members, Family level and above)
 

Registration Form (pdf)
More Info: 914.773.7663 ext. 8 

A NIGHTMARE OF A DOCUMENTARY WITH IDO HAAR
For Ages 16 and Up   Oct. 24, 25, 31 & Nov. 1
The JBFC’s International Filmmaker in Residence from Israel, Ido Haar, is leading a mini-course on documentary filmmaking. But when Halloween is the subject, it’s no ordinary project. Join Ido, one of the most prestigious documentary filmmakers working today, to create a portrait of this great, and sometimes strange, American holiday. Students with some previous experience with filming and editing are invited to explore Halloween in Pleasantville through the lens of a camera. With front yard graveyards, costumes and decorations galore, and mischievous activities with eggs, shaving cream and toilet paper, anything can happen!

Sat., October 24 & Sun., October 25, 11 am – 2 pm: Pre-production in Pleasantville
Sat., October 31, 11 am – whenever the festivities are over!: Filming
Sun., November 1, 11 am – 4 pm: Screening footage and editing short projects

This is an opportunity that can’t be missed!

A35F09A
Class size: 8
$100/$90 (JBFC members, Family level and above)

Experience with digital video required.

Registration Form (pdf)
More Info: 914.773.7663 ext. 8

Questions? Call the Registrar at 914.773.7663, ext. 8
Scholarships are available for every course.