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guerilla filmmaking crash course


This intensive 6-week guerilla filmmaking workshop is designed for aspiring independent filmmakers who want to create festival-worthy films with limited resources and outside the traditional production system. 

Whether you're ready to develop a comprehensive production package for your existing idea or seek inspiration for a future independent film project, this workshop will equip you with the essential skills.

Core Development Areas

- Production-smart storytelling 
- Strategic decision-making 
- Problem-solving and improvisation under pressure
- Creative leadership
- Tactical balancing of art and budget in technical choices
- Festival and industry positioning

Through hands-on exercises and personalized guidance, you'll learn to leverage existing resources while maintaining artistic integrity.We focus on practical techniques and creative problem-solving that have been proven through multiple successful low-budget productions. 

Workshop Structure

- Identifying and developing feasible film ideas for guerrilla production
- Project development and script adaptation for limited resources
- Building hybrid crews (professionals + volunteers) and team dynamics
- Balancing DIY techniques with sponsored professional equipment
- Post-production hacks (mixing professional services with creative alternatives)
- Festival strategy and audience building
- Optional production assignments between sessions with feedback


Practical Details


Group Size: 6-8 participants  
Schedule: 6 sessions over 6 weeks
Wednesdays 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Starting: April 9th  
Location: Berlin Mitte (to be announced) 
Fee: 300 Euros
Trial Period: Option to withdraw with full refund after first session

To apply, please send an email to castorp.berlin@gmail.com including:
  • A brief description of your background
  • Your expectations and what you hope to achieve
  • Any questions you might have

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.