Translating personal experiences into film
The Treatment
A course by Ayla Spaans
, Film director
Learn how to create a script and translate your personal stories into a short film.
- 145 students
- Audio: English
- English, Spanish, Portuguese, German, French, Italian, Polish, Dutch
About the video: The Treatment
Overview
“So, what exactly is a treatment? I will explain what this document is and how to show the visual identity of your idea.”
In this video lesson Ayla Spaans addresses the topic: The Treatment, which is part of the Domestika online course: Translating personal experiences into film. Learn how to create a script and translate your personal stories into a short film..
Partial transcription of the video
“Now that you have a clear logline and synopsis, you're ready to start working on your treatment or pitch for a production company, client or other collaborator. The best way to show those people what you have in mind is with a treatment pitch. This is a document that has the essence of the story you want to tell. I will talk a bit about how important it is to have your own style and how to find your signature. Each film you create will always be different. It will have a different story, setup, characters, etc. But as a director, it's important you still feel it includes something of your s...”
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Course summary for: Translating personal experiences into film
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Areas
Art Direction, Film, Film, Video & TV, Filmmaking, Video
A course by Ayla Spaans
Ayla Spaans is a renowned director of short films, music videos, commercials, and children's series. With a playful, stylish, and color-coordinated approach, Ayla's work captivates audiences worldwide. She explores themes of friendship, family, and self-love, drawing inspiration from her own life experiences, particularly her childhood memories and the nostalgic charm they hold.
Ayla's unique storytelling style combines aesthetics with a deeper exploration of emotions, normalizing subjects such as self-love, growth, illness, love, and disappointment in an abstract yet lighthearted manner. Through this course, Ayla shares her personal workflow, emphasizing the importance of finding what works best for you as a creative individual.
- 145 students
- 14 lessons (1h 26m)
- 26 additional resources (5 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English
- English, Spanish, Portuguese, German, French, Italian, Polish, Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
