Independent Filmmakers
EMF 476 – Section 101: Special Topics: Independent Filmmakers
FALL 2010 MONDAYS 5p-8p Media Center Room 108
Course Syllabus: EMF476_Fall10Reiss.PDF
Dr. Dave Reiss
Email: DReiss@Towson.edu
Main Academic Website: http://davidreiss.com/academics.html
Class Website: http://davidreiss.com/IndyFilm476.F10.html
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Post: DEC 6th
FINAL Paper: 2000 word 5-7 pages:
DUE Wednesday DEC 15th @ My Office room 212 Media CenterChoose a director, one screened in class or not,
and write a 5-7 page in-depth analysis including:Filmmaker’s Biography , Film’s Year Cultural references
and Technique: Describe in DETAIL at least 5 EXAMPLES of TECHNIQUE used in films.
ALSO include references to Cinematographer where appropriate.Final Papers will be graded with the percentages:
20% -- Director
40% -- Technique
20% -- Cultural Aspects
20% -- mechanics (spelling, grammar, clarity, cohesion)
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SEX LIES AND VIDEOTAPE
Script link: http://sfy.ru/?script=sex_lies_and_videotape
Please pick one scene and comment on the writing and story,
be sure to include the scene number and writing from the SCRIPT.
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READ these 3 links and pull a QUOTE from ONE(1) source -and briefly comment.
1. Interview Director:
http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/reviews/moon-duncan-jones-97-mins-15-1752167.html
2. Review: http://www.wired.com/underwire/2009/06/duncan-jones-moon/
3. Review: http://www.scificool.com/moon-2009-movie-review/
MOON, 2009. by Duncan Jones
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BLACKBOARD Discussion Board BY FRIDAY Sept 3rd.
Please present an EXAMPLE of a technique the director used in the film to
create a sense of ISOLATION of Benjamin played by Dustin Hoffman.
Please do NOT duplicate another student's example - so we should end up
with 25 different examples of technique.
MONDAY SEPTEMBER 6TH IS LABOR DAY - NO CLASSES
Please Check BLACKBOARD for Discussion Topic!
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The 2010 Annual EMF Fall Film Series presents films about the relationship between math, sciences, and cinematic storytelling.
Admission is free.
www.towson.edu/emf/events.asp
• September 13 - Fantastic Voyage
• September 20 - Apollo 13
• September 27 - Life 2.0
• October 4 - Adam
• October 11 - Never Cry Wolf
• October 18 - Contact
• October 25 - Blade Runner
• November 1 - The Day the Earth Stood Still
• November 8 - Pi
• November 15 - Outbreak
• November 22 - Good Will Hunting
• November 29 - Ghost in the Shell
• December 6 - Stand and Deliver
Films introduced by faculty members from the colleges of
Fine Arts & Communication, Science & Mathematics, Health
Professions, and Liberal Arts.
The NEW & IMPROVED Van Bokkelen Hall Auditorium
Monday, Sept. 13 - Monday, Dec. 6
Every Monday of the fall semseter, 7:30 p.m.
EMF majors and Non-Majors can join the EMF Google group List Serve:
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Email Address: TowsonEMF@googlegroups.com
Instructions:1. Create a user account and password, and be sure to use the email you prefer to receive mail to.
(You only need to sign up once and you’ll continue to receive EMF Google group emails)
2. Please select one of the three Email options for reading the group messages:
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(Summary of new activity each day)
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After you’ve signed up you’ll get daily postings regarding digital media, video, film, and audio production topics including festivals, special screening, guest speakers, film/video crew needs, internships, & jobs, etc. The main page will archive all posts as well. Use the email address above to post your own messages to the group.