Filmmaking Classes with Michael Sheridan

Take a look at these upcoming filmmaking classes from Michael Sheridan, a filmmaker whose videosonic art and documentary work addresses issues of social development and the tipping point between order and chaos.

SheridanWorks strengthens communities through documentary training, storytelling, and public engagement.

Community Supported Film (CSFilm) strengthens the documentary storytelling capacity in countries where the dissemination of objective and accurate information is essential to stabilization and development. CSFilm trains local men and women in video-journalism and documentary filmmaking so that they can tell stories rooted in their reality to better influence local and international views on sustainable paths to a more peaceful and equitable world.

Filmmaking Fundamentals starts 9/20

Learn the fundamentals of documentary storytelling, shooting techniques, visual aesthetics, sound, interviewing and editing with Adobe Premiere Pro.

Filmmaking Projects Group, 9/21

Bring a filmmaking project that is currently in pre-production, production or post-production for mentoring and instruction in areas of need and interest.

Storytelling Workshop starts 9/22

Discover your identity as a documentary storyteller and focus on the stories that matter most to you and that you can best tell. Learn how to successfully structure compelling narratives with a scene-based, character-driven approach.

Camera and Sound Workshop, 10/20

We will learn what it takes to record moving images and sounds that visualize engaging stories and stimulate the imagination.

Editing Workshop, 11/10

Learn the principles and techniques of video editing – the backbone of filmmaking. Whatever your interest or desired role in filmmaking, understanding editing is fundamental to your success.

One-on-One Mentoring, whenever you are ready!

Need some one-on-one project guidance? Are you struggling with story structure? Want to get suggestions for how to improve your camera, sound or editing skills?

Testimonials

Michael Sheridan is one of the best teachers one could hope to have. He has a genuine commitment to facilitating students’ ability to realize their vision, which is backed by a deep understanding of technology and technique. I had the pleasure of hiring Michael to teach over twenty years, and student reviews were always excellent." – Anne Marie Stein, Former Executive Director, Boston Film/Video Foundation and Dean Emeritus, Massachusetts College of Art and Design

This six-session [Camera Work and Visual Storytelling] workshop was one of my best-ever learning experiences. It opened up a whole new artistic discipline and effectively combined the aesthetic and technical aspects of visual storytelling." – Melissa Shaak