SOMEBODY STUDIOS / FILM SCHOOL SYROS
FILM SEMINARS IN APRIL/MAY 2018
THANK YOU EVERYONE FOR YOUR PARTICIPATION AND SUPPORT OF OUR SEMINAR IN OCTOBER 2017. WE WILL BE OFFERING MORE COURSES IN APRIL & MAY 2018. WE WILL UPDATE THIS PAGE WITH MORE DETAILS ONCE WE HAVE THEM.
Somebody Studios is working closely with the Greek government and the EU to build a state of the art film studio and international film school on the island of Syros. Our goal is to expand the Greek film industry and attract productions from all over the world to Greece. In doing so we hope to help re-build the Greek economy and make Greece the hub of film production in Europe.
A large part of our plan is the development of infrastructure and to that end we ran the first of many training programs in October 2017 in Syros.
The course was offered free to Greek film students and film makers and non-film makers. A limited number of International students attended but priority was given to Greek students.
Steven Bernstein will teach 6 consecutive 8 hour days.
Schedule for the week (Sunday - Friday)
9.00 - 11.30 - Class
11.30-11.40 - Break
11.40-13.00 - Class
13.00-14.00 - Lunch
14.00-15.30 - Class
15.30 - 15.40 - Break
15.40 - 16.15 - Class
16.15 - Q&A with Steven Bernstein
17.00 - End of Class
FILM COURSE OVERVIEW
Steven Bernstein will be teaching an introductory film course intended for both novice and more experienced filmmakers. No previous experience is necessary. All students must be fluent in English.
The course will include how to put together an independent film. There will also be an introduction to the complex area of lighting, but which Steven makes super clear even to someone with no technical background. This has been very popular with writers, directors, producers and actors. There will be an overview of the entire production process from the first script idea through to post production. Steven believes strongly that once someone has an overview of the entire process all future learning components can be plugged in to this structure and learning and comprehension is much easier. The next component is film analysis. Bernstein looks at a series of films and using the above short programs as a basis breaks them down into their essential elements which makes the abstract concepts far more comprehensible. This unique course will also explore Steven's radical approaches to screenwriting. He believes that many potential filmmakers create obstacles in their own mind which prevents them from creating a movie they can actually get made. He creates a system that allows people to write an entire screenplay in less than a month that is salable and make-able.
The final part of the program will be Bernstein's vision for his studio in Greece and how he will work closely with Greek filmmakers on expanding the Greek independent film sector and where money and production resources might be found to support Greek film.
ACCOMODATION IN SYROS:
We have negotiated special rates, for participants visiting Syros from elsewhere, at several hotels on the island.
Please mention you are attending the seminar when you make your reservation to receive the discounted price listed below;
1. HERMES HOTEL
Kanari Square, Hermoupolis, Syros
Tel.: +30 22810 83011, 88011, 83012
E-mail: info@hermes-syros.com
Single Room: 50€
Double Room: 70€
Breakfast included.
Please note: There is limited availability from 22nd to 24th October.
2. NISSAKI HOTEL
E. Papadam 1, Hermoupolis, Syros
Tel.: +30 22810 88200
E-mail: info@hotelnisaki.gr
Single Room: 40€
Double Room: 60€
Breakfast included.
3. DIOGENIS HOTEL
Papagou Square, Hermoupolis, Syros
Tel.: +30 22810 86301, 22810 86302-3
E-mail: contact@diogenishotel.gr
http://www.diogenishotel.com/
Single Room: 55€
Double Room: 65€
Breakfast included.
4. XENON APOLLONOS HOTEL
Apollonos 8, Hermoupolis, Syros
Tel.: +30 22810 81387, 6932566562, 6977746300
E-mail: info@xenonapollonos.gr
Single Room: 120€
Double Room: 140€
Breakfast included.
5. PALLADIUM HOTEL
St. Proiou, Hermoupolis, Syros
Tel.: +30 22810 86400, 22810 86431-3
E-mail.: paladionhotel@gmail.com - info@paladionhotel.info
http://www.palladion-hotel.com/
Single Room: 30€
Double Room: 45€
Breakfast is optional, with an extra charge of 5€.
6. AIGLI HOTEL
Klisthenous 14, Hermoupolis, Syros
Tel: +30 22810 79279
Email: info@aegli-hotel.gr
Single Room: 30€
Double Room: 45€
Breakfast is optional, with an extra charge of 5€.
7. SYROU MELATHRON HOTEL
Mpampagiotou 5, Hermoupolis, Syros
Tel.: +30 22810 85963
E-mail: info@syroumelathron.gr
Single Room: 50€
Double Room: 65€
Breakfast included.
8. APOLLONION HOTEL
Apollonos 12, Hermoupolis, Syros
Tel.: 22810 89056
Fax: 22810 89057
E-mail: info@apollonionpalace.gr
https://apollonionpalace.gr
Single Room: 67.5€
Double Room (with view): 90€
Double Room (without view): 72€
Breakfast is included.
Interview with Steven Bernstein




