On July 6, the Dublin Smartphone Film Festival is proud to present an exclusive Documentary Filmmaking workshop hosted by the internationally acclaimed and multi-award-winning filmmaker SJ Van Breda. This event offers aspiring filmmakers a unique opportunity to learn from one of the industry’s most accomplished professionals.
Meet Your Tutor – SJ Van Breda
SJ Van Breda, from Durban, South Africa, has established herself as a prominent documentary filmmaker. Her films have been screened at prestigious festivals such as the Whistler Film Festival, Oxford International Film Festival, and Chilliwack Independent Film Festival.
Filmmaking Awards:
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Best Cinematography and Best Editing with her documentary Freeflow, the 2023 SMart Fone Flick Fest (SF3)
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Top Prize, Mini-Docs category, 2022 Zhiyun-Tech Mobile Film Challenge
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Mini-documentary prize at the Moment Invitational Film Fest 2021
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Documentary Prize at SMart: The London International Smartphone Film Fest 2021
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Documentary Category Winner, Filmic Fest 2019
Professional Roles:
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Head of Post-Production, MiPix Media
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Director and Editor, FBDF Production Company
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Worked with: WWF, UNFPA, UNICEF, FairTrade Africa, Mercedes Benz, Xiaomi Studios
Additionally, SJ has served as a festival selection judge for Blackbird Film Festival and OXIFF and as an instructor and jury member for the inaugural MMOCA Film Festival in Cape Town. She was a speaker on mobile filmmaking at the FilmicPro Creator Summit 2020.
Documentary Filmmaking – What will you learn
Participants of the documentary filmmaking workshop will gain invaluable insights and practical skills, including:
Writing, Shooting, and Editing:
Essential techniques for creating documentaries using a smartphone.
Organising Documentary Shoots:
Best practices for planning and executing your shoot.
Filming Techniques:
Tips for getting the most out of your equipment, including using a gimbal to add drama to your footage.
Camera Placement and Framing:
Strategies for reinforcing your story through visual composition.
Capturing Audio:
Techniques for recording high-quality audio on set and in various locations.
Insights from Current Projects:
An inside look at SJ’s current projects and her approach to shaping stories.
Book Now
This workshop is a rare opportunity to learn from SJ Van Breda, who is in Dublin for a limited time. Take advantage of this chance to enhance your filmmaking skills and gain inspiration from a celebrated professional.
Places limited. For more information and to book visit Eventbrite