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HD DIGITAL FILMMAKING IN
CARTAGENA, COLOMBIA
Students will be immersed in the ever growing field of High-Definition digital filmmaking. Students will learn the HD workflow from camera operation to digital editing and output to DVD as they shoot their short films on HD.
CARTAGENA
The city of Cartagena de Indias is located in the Colombian Caribbean, a little over two hours from Miami. This beautiful harbor city is the door to South America and the continental Capital of the Caribbean.Colombia bosts international reputation in the arts with Novel Prize winning writer, Gabriel García Márquez and the painters Alejandro Obregón and Enrique Grau, among others.
Cartagena is a popular tourist destination and is considered the economic center of the Caribbean. Its unusual climate is known to be hot, yet very windy, and while it is a Carribean city it rarely experiences hurricane activity. Cartagena, founded on June 1, 1533 by Pedro de Heredia, and exploration of the old walled city, Ciudad Amarullada, reveals its rich history and charm.Some of the must see spots include Casa de Marqués, which exemplifies old Caragena; Museo de Oro y Arqueloguía to explore the gold and potery of the Sinú culture; Palacio de la Inquisicíon to see the beautiful colonial architecture; and Cartagena’s Cathedral dating back to 1575.
For the newer and fashionable districts of Cartagena, a visit to Bocagrande and El Laguito on the peninsula facing the Caribbean is a must. Here you will find many restaurants and great shopping, as well as lively clubs and upscale hotels.
ENROLLMENT
The New York Film Academy has an open enrollment. Serious students from all backgrounds are welcome to apply. No previous experience is required. However, all New York Film Academy Workshops are extremely intensive. Students who enroll should be prepared to live and breathe filmmaking during these workshops. Given the nature of filmmaking and the necessity of working in crews, students must be willing to devote themselves not only to their own projects, but to their classmates’ projects as well. As space is limited, we recommend early application to guarantee a place in the workshop of your choice.LANGUAGE
All courses are taught in English. However, interested students should take the opportunity to work on their conversational Spanish during the program.DAILY SCHEDULE
Every workshop is full-time, with classes or shooting organized nearly every day of the week. The schedules are rigorous; however, students will have the opportunity to explore Cartagena.Final Screening & Portfolio
At the conclusion of all filmmaking and acting workshops, a screening of the students’ final films is held. This provides a unique opportunity for family, friends, and cast to see the work students have produced. Students retain a digital master tape of their work to include in their portfolios. Each student, upon successful completion of the program, receives a diploma.For more information about living and visiting Cartagena, please contact Cesar mercado at cmercado@nyfa.edu
