How to Take Your Second Film to the Next LevelHow to Take Your Second Film to the Next Level

A practical masterclass in which Jorick Buurstra guides emerging filmmakers through the step from a first film to a second project.

How to Take Your Second Film to the Next Level is a practical masterclass for makers who have completed a graduation film or a first film. Jorick Buurstra, a WdKA graduate and director, cinematographer and producer, leads the session. He talks about the path from a debut to a second project and about the view of producers who are looking for new talent. The class also covers presenting a project convincingly, mistakes that often appear in a first film, the use of festival attention and ways to keep momentum going after graduation. Short case studies of second films show how a project can move forward. The session is aimed at emerging filmmakers.

Story written by Evenitto from the film catalogue