Introduction to Directing: "Same Scene, Different Director"

Two pictures - first has a woman looking at a screen with the actor in the background. Second is a director slate in front of an outdoor location

Date(s):

Thursday, June 18, 2026

Time:

4 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Location:

Westwood Branch Library

Type:

In Person

Language:

English

RSVP:

Reserve your spot by signing up at the Westwood Branch Reference Desk or emailing wwood@lapl.org. Spaces are limited.

Description:

How does a director help the audience understand the story? In collaboration with the California Student Media Festival, Westwood Library will host professional filmmakers to share their expertise in creating media art. This workshop will be held in Westwood's upstairs balcony area for participants aged 11-18. In this hands-on workshop, students direct the same simple scene in different ways to discover how choices in blocking, camera placement, performance, and pacing change the meaning.

Students will:

Understand that a director makes choices about actors, camera, movement, and emotion. Practice giving clear, kind, useful directions.
Create two different versions of the same short scene.
Notice how directing choices change the audience’s understanding.

For ADA accommodations, call (213) 228-7430 at least 72 hours prior to the event.

Para ajustes razonables según la ley de ADA, llama al (213) 228-7430 al menos 72 horas antes del evento.