Unlock Your Potential in Filmmaking with PTW
Welcome to the PTW Filmmaking Program, where creativity meets skill and passion transforms into artistry. Designed for young filmmakers and creatives eager to delve into the world of cinematography, scriptwriting, Post Production and directing!
Why Choose PTW?
At PTW, we understand that filmmaking is not just about technical expertise; it’s about storytelling that captivates, resonates, and inspires. Here’s why our program stands out:
Comprehensive Curriculum: Our curriculum is crafted to provide a balanced blend of theory and hands-on experience. From mastering camera techniques, to understanding the nuances of script development.
Expert Faculty: Learn from industry professionals who bring real-world experience and passion to the classroom. Our instructors are dedicated to nurturing your talent, and guiding you towards excellence.
Hands-on Experience: From day one, you will be writing scripts, and eventually directing actors. Our practical approach ensures that you not only learn the theory, but also, develop the essential skills needed to succeed in the competitive world of filmmaking.
State-of-the-Art Facilities: Access to cutting-edge equipment and facilities gives you the tools to bring your creative vision to life. Whether you’re filming on location or in our studios, you’ll have everything you need to produce professional-quality work.
Career Preparation: Our program goes beyond teaching filmmaking techniques; we prepare you for a successful career in filmmaking. Which also teaches you how to talk to actors and give feedback to actors.
Join us at PTW and embark on a journey that will transform your passion for filmmaking into a career. Whether you dream of directing blockbusters ,or producing indie gems. PTW provides the platform to turn those dreams into reality.
Adding to PTW’s popularity is the relaxed, noncompetitive environment of the school.
“Our students create many new friendships with other students who share their love for theatre, and find themselves acquiring a whole new set of ‘acting friends.’ PTW’s special environment, along with expert theatrical training, helps children develop into confident and empowered young people who won’t shy away from taking center stage as they grow into young adulthood and invariably face the opportunities and challenges that life will present to them. PTW not only trains children to perform, but it prepares them to perform better on the stage of life.”
– Elisabeth Kravitz, PTW Executive Program Director
SCRIPT-TO-SCREEN FILMMAKING CLASS
Saturdays, 3:15-4:45pm Fall Semester (10 weeks)
Course Description:
Each Script-To-Screen class develops their own film from beginning to end.
Learning how to tell a story through film, learning how to direct actors, and learning how to edit narrative film are key areas covered in the class.
ON CAMERA ACTING CLASS
Saturdays 12:30-1:15pm Fall Semester (10 weeks), Ages 9-12
Saturdays 1:15-2pm Fall Semester (10 weeks), Ages 13-17
Course Description:
The Script-To-Screen Filmmaking and On Camera Acting classes are held at PTW Studios, 131 Millburn Avenue, Millburn, NJ, 07041
PAST SCRIPT-TO-SCREEN FILMS
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Why PTW Stands Out:
Expert Faculty: Our conservatory-trained teachers are not just educators but also mentors with extensive professional credits, embodying our belief in learning from those who practice what they preach.
Non-Competitive, Supportive Environment: We believe in fostering growth and creativity in a space where students are encouraged to take risks and support one another, building friendships that last a lifetime.
Customized Learning Paths: Recognizing that each student has unique needs and goals, PTW designs personalized paths of study to ensure every young artist reaches their full potential.
The PTW Mission
Performers Theatre Workshop’s mission is to provide the highest caliber of performing arts education to students of all ages and abilities, and to foster individual growth in a caring, supportive artistic community.
In order to accomplish this mission, Performers Theatre Workshop:
★ Provides a warm, safe environment where students feel encouraged to take risks and grow.
★ Surrounds students with expert, conservatory trained teachers who have extensive high level professional credits to serve as both teachers and mentors who encourage students to reach for high standards and their personal best.
★ Creates a positive, fun environment where friendships and love for the arts grow and flourish.
★ Builds each student’s self-confidence on and off stage.
★ Carefully places each individual student in classes appropriate to his or her age, level and experience.
★ Designs customized courses of study to meet a student’s individual needs and goals.
★ Builds a framework for students to develop focus, responsibility and a strong work ethic.
★ Fosters a sense of community and teamwork in a non-competitive environment where people strive to do their best while supporting and encouraging their peers.
★ Provides a variety of unique performance opportunities for students to demonstrate the new skills they have mastered.
★ Creates musical arrangements and harmonies customized to fit the range and ability of individual performers.
★ Celebrates the growth and accomplishments of all students
Our Objectives
★ Discovering the full potential that exists within each person is what we are striving for at PTW.
★ Creating a warm, supportive and culturally rich environment where every person can feel good about themselves as they grow through creative expression.
★ Selecting people on our staff with whom we can entrust our ideals. These are outstanding and gifted artists who are currently working in their respective fields and wish to share their expertise and love for the theatre with others.
★ Challenging each student is an important part of the PTW ideal, and the program is designed for the individual to accelerate at his own pace. Thus, the flexibility of class placement is primarily based on ability rather than age.
★ Building a positive influence on a child’s future is a key concern at PTW.
★ Regardless of ability or choice of course, we recognize our responsibility to help each person to acquire not only the given skills, but to build the inner resources of self-confidence and self-worth.