10 Rules For Breaking Into TV Directing $100
There are many paths to becoming a DGA/ Episodic director and we all have different journeys. But based on my experiences and those of my colleagues, I’ve observed that successful directors had these 10 things in common. If you’re serious about becoming an episodic director, these must be a part of your arsenal.
Creating Killer Reels $150
Is Your Reel Ready? Your director’s reel is an essential part of your toolkit. It’s a visual representation of your talent. Studios, execs and showrunners view them to determine if you’ve got what it takes to take the helm of one of their shows. Your reel represents you, your visual eye, your creativity, your command of production, your ability to get great performances from actors and your skills for storytelling. This class will show you how to select the best footage and music for your reel using examples from both professionals and reels you submit to give real-time critiques and feedback.
Shadowing Do’s & Dont's $100
Getting the opportunity to shadow a TV series is a wonderful way to get your foot in the door as a director. Knowing how to navigate in this space is essential to you having a successful shadow that could get you one step closer to an episode. Learn from my mistakes and triumphs along with insight from some key execs, producers and directors.
Mastering Meetings & Interviews $100
If you’re trying to break in to TV Directing or TV Writing, you’re going to have to go to meetings. Tons of meetings. It can be exhausting or feel futile, but it’s not! Meetings can get your hired or on the approved lists for shows.
In most situations you only have 15-20 minutes to connect with someone and convince them you’re the one for the job. This class will share things you can say and do to make the most of that limited time and master your meeting!
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MORENIKE JOELA EVANS
MoJo Academy was founded by Morenike Joela Evans, a Director and Producer with over 20 years of professional television experience working for networks including Netflix, Disney Channel, NBC, OWN, PBS, E!, MTV, BET and TNT.
We aim to educate and empower the next generation of producers and directors by demystifying the Hollywood landscape and providing students with tangible information and skills they'll need to excel in their professional TV & Film careers. Students will learn the tools, techniques, and terminology and participate in real-life production scenarios beyond the textbooks and theories learned in typical college courses.
Courses will be curated for all levels from those just entering the business, to mid-career adults hoping to transition their careers.
THE CRAFT OF DIRECTING MULTI-CAM
Are you on the verge of Directing your first TV episode? Do you want to be? 👀 Whether you're a filmmaker transitioning to TV, an actor transitioning to directing, or a crew member ready to jump into the director's chair, this class will teach you the Craft of Directing Multicam Comedy so that you're fully prepared when your opportunity arrives!
Directing Multicam comedy is hugely competitive and requires a unique set of skills not taught in most film schools. In this course, Morenike Joela Evans will teach you how to master the skills and challenges required to launch a career as a multi-cam director.
You will learn:
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Standard multi-cam production schedules
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How to prep for rehearsals and shoot days
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Camera blocking on stage
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Working with the Showrunner, Producers and Department Heads
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Working with your DP, AD, Associate Director and Dialogue Coach
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Collaborating with Actors
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Taking and addressing notes
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Managing Script Changes
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Prepping your Camera coverage
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Protocols for Guest Directors
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Turning in your Director’s Cut
Our class will meet virtually via a private Zoom link.
**This is not an entry level course. This class is for serious candidates only who have worked in TV and want to transition into multi-cam directing. You have directed or produced multiple shorts or have worked on a crew on a TV series. Unqualified students will not be admitted and your course fee will be refunded.**
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THE CRAFT OF DIRECTING SINGLE-CAM
Are you on the verge of Directing your first episode of television? Do you want to be? 👀 Whether you're a filmmaker transitioning to TV, an actor transitioning to directing, a crew member ready to jump into the director's chair or a new episodic director hoping to tighten up your skills,, this class will teach you the Craft of Directing Single Camera Drama or Comedy so that you're fully prepared when your opportunity arrives!
Single Cam television consists of a wide variety of genres from sci fi and fantasy, to procedurals, medical or family dramas, soaps, comedy, anthologies, mockumentaries, and thrillers. Being hired to take the helm of a series episode requires that Showrunners and Execs trust not only your creative skills, but your leadership, decision making and your ability to get great performances on time and on budget. Before you step on set, you MUST be ready. This course will teach you how to master the skills and challenges required to launch and sustain a career as a single-cam director.
In 2-Day intensive Craft of Directing Single Cam class, we will dive deep into the aspects of single cam production and share information that is essential to your success from pre-production through Post, including:
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Standard Single Cam production schedules
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How to best utilize your Prep Days
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Working with your Dream Team—the AD and your DP
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Working with the Showrunner, Producers and Department Heads and Other Essential Crew
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Prepping your Shot Lists
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Production Terminology
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Collaborating with Actors
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Working with VFX, Stunts and Choreography
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Commanding the set and earning the cast & crew’s trust
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Managing Script Changes
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Maintaining Your Vision while Honoring The Story, Show and Budget
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Protocols for Guest Directors
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Tools of the Trade
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Turning in your Director’s Cut
Our class will meet virtually via a private Zoom link on April 22 and April 29th from 10 am -1 pm PST
**This is not an entry level course. This class is for serious candidates only who have worked in TV and want to transition into single-cam directing. You have directed or produced multiple shorts or have worked on a crew on a TV series. Unqualified students will not be admitted and your course fee will be refunded.**
