Date: 17 October 2026
Time: 9am to 12pm
Venue: Tommy's Chop Shop | 50 Canterbury Street, District Six, Cape Town, 7925

From Script to Screen

A practical look at independent filmmaking with a small crew and limited resources.
"You don't need a large crew, an elaborate setup or budget to tell a meaningful cinematic story."

• Storytelling on a Budget: Developing a compelling story from a simple idea, with an emphasis on emotion, creativity and intentional storytelling.
• Run-and-Gun Filmmaking: Navigating a small crew, limited resources, spontaneous decisions and the realities of shooting on the go.
• Pre-production & Planning: Making practical creative decisions around locations, shot lists, scheduling and working with what you have.
• Camera & Lens Choices: Exploring the camera gear, focal lengths and framing techniques used to achieve a cinematic look without a large production setup.
• Lighting with Limited Resources: Using available light, practical lighting and simple setups to create atmosphere and visual depth.
• Directing & Cinematography: Capturing authentic performances, making quick creative decisions and telling stories through composition and movement.
• Editing & Visual Storytelling: Shaping the story in post-production, finding the rhythm of a film and creating emotional impact through editing.
• Colour Grading in DaVinci Resolve: Building a consistent cinematic look, developing a visual palette and transforming footage.
• Sound Design & Music: Using ambience, sound effects, music and silence to elevate a story, even with limited production resources.
• From Idea to Final Film: Breaking down the complete journey of Slice, including the challenges, creative compromises, lessons learned and how to take a small independent production from concept to screen.