"The Center is an outstanding resource for students, connecting us with working professionals in environmental film and television across the country, as well as providing support and years of experience on our own projects."
-Brad Allgood
SOC’s Center for Environmental Filmmaking offers students a one-week alternative spring break program in Florida to introduce them to the challenges of natural history field production.
This week-long, non-credit class is for both beginner and advanced filmmakers and photographers who have an interest in the environment, natural history and the outdoors. Download flyer
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Led by award-winning filmmaker Wolfgang Obst, the students will learn how to prepare for and organize a shoot, how to handle cameras and record sound, and how to shoot the footage necessary to tell a compelling story. We snorkel with manatees, film from blinds, and explore one of Florida’s most beautiful river environments. Read more about the Classroom in the Wild Florida staff and program logistics.
If you are interested or want to find out more information, please e-mail professor Chris Palmer (palmer@american.edu) or call him at (202) 885-3408.
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This eight-day intensive, non-credit course is offered by the Center for Environmental Filmmaking to students with experience in production who are interested in environmental, wildlife, and expedition related filmmaking.
Students are led by professor and filmmaker Larry Engel and survival expert Brian Horner. Students experience upwards of 20 hours of sunlight each day with hands-on experience under extreme filmmaking conditions. In addition, participants learn some of the most important survival skills needed for traveling and filming in remote locations and harsh environments.
Center Director Chris Palmer says:
“It is hard to find a pair like Larry and Brian who are more experienced at what they do. They are among the best in the business. Their reputations for exceptional teaching and outstanding work are second to none, and any student who has the opportunity to spend time with them is very lucky. Their superlative skills, love of the outdoors, and mastery of what it takes to find great footage and great stories, makes this class in Alaska a must-do adventure. It will be an unforgettable and a life-changing experience for all participants"
For more information, contact
Prof. Larry Engel
larry.engel@mac.com
646.226.9244 cell
Prof. Chris Palmer
palmer@american.edu
202.885.3408 or 202.716.6160 cell
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