# Event Details - **Event Name**: Hands On Directing for Film and TV with Simon Hunter - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 06 Jun, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun, 07 Jun, 2026 at 05:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: Get behind the camera and shoot your own short dramatic scene under the close scrutiny of industry professional Simon HunterAbout this EventPresenter Simon Hunter has directed 3 internationally released feature films, and over 100 commercials and short films. In this 2 day intensive masterclass, Additionally, Simon will share his learning about how to successfully mange and direct films with little budget, and multi-million dollar budgetsThe director is ultimately responsible for every image and sound that appears on the screen. Learn the art and craft of film directing by getting behind the camera and shooting a scene yourself with Simon Hunter. That’s why this weekend masterclass is called Hands-on Film Directing.This intensive weekend masterclass teaches students the techniques behind maximising the performance of the cast while realising the importance of the ultimate audience – the camera. Attendees will be given a number of practical exercises to undertake, including directing a short dramatic scene.What will it cover?Directing involves 3 important skill sets. A successful director needs to work with the script and find the most interesting and visually exciting moments. Then the director needs to organise the shoot and assemble the cast and crew able to deliver their visionLastly, on the actual set the director needs to communicate to the actors and the crew what they need to do in order to deliver the final product.Day 1: The Grammar of DirectingView this day as a crash course on directing. It’s filled with clips and examples from tutor Simon Hunter’s vast array of work PLUS clips from classic movies.Shooting techniquesFramingRoots and reasons for selecting a camera styleThe grammar of single camera placementStyle – approaching the script in an individual wayShooting script – developing your visual shorthandReading and analysing the scriptStoryboarding vs. the scene sheetScreen geometryThe ‘line’ – what it is and how to avoid crossing itLenses – eyelines, hitting the mark, blocking, the ‘look’Long, medium and close-up actingDay 2: Working with the CameraPlease come in working clothes! Learn how to work with lights, cameras and actors on a set.Audience and camera movementDirecting the actors – communicating your visionThe edit – shooting coverage, thinking in advanceShooting tips – save money and creating a distinctive lookOrganising the shoot and actors professionallyCrew – maximising human resourcesThe showreel – a director’s resumeExamples of good and bad directingCareer opportunities for directorsWhat will you achieve?On completion of Hands-On Film Directing you will have acquired the skills, knowledge and practical experience to enable you to then step behind the camera and direct your own projects.How will you be taught?A mix of lecture-style, demonstration and also practical instruction with tutor guidance. In addition, students will have the opportunity to direct a short dramatic scene.Who should attend Hands-on Film DirectingHands-On Film Directing is suitable for beginner directors, as well as those with a small amount of experience looking to improve their practical skills and develop their own directorial expression. It is also suitable for those with some theoretical knowledge of directing seeking practical experience.About Simon HunterSimon is an international award winning director of feature films and commercials. He specialises in landscapes, nature and the outdoors coupled with strong and engaging performances.He has directed 3 feature films with a fourth due to shoot next year. His first film, made aged seventeen years old, was a 16mm documentary set in the jungles of the Congo. Simon is renowned for eliciting outstanding performances from his actors. He has directed John Malkovich, Thomas Jane, John Hurt and Ron Perlman.Simon’s feature EdieHis most recent star was the legendary British actress Sheila Hancock in his film EDIE which debuted at the Edinburgh International Film Festival. The indy feature sets in the highlands of Scotland. During the production Simon led an entire film crew on a week long hike through the wilderness to climb and finally reach the summit of the iconic Scottish mountain Suilven. EDIE played theatrically on four continents in seventeen countries including America in 2019. The film has garnered rave reviews and numerous awards including the for its breathtaking cinematography, musical score and gut-churning emotion.Simon has also won many awards for his debut feature film LIGHTHOUSE and his visual effects heavy 2nd feature THE MUTANT CHRONICLES. Scenes from LIGHTHOUSE were featured in the New Directors advertising showcase in Cannes. His commercial work includes spots for British Airways, Royal Sun and Alliance and The British Heart Foundation. Simon is represented for commercials by leading London based commercials production company, 76 Ltd.Simon has given lectures on a wide range of film industry topics for a wide variety of organisations including the BBC, Canon cameras, The How to Academy, EM Media and the British Council.Simon’s next feature film, LET’S BE AWAY, a father daughter reconciliation story, is again set in a remote and evocative landscape, this time in the misty wilds of northern Scandinavia.If you don’t find Simon on set you are most likely to find him hiking or climbing mountains somewhere in the world. His biggest personal achievement was crossing the whole length of New Zealand on a three thousand kilometre long distance trail in 2018.Simon is repped for feature film work by in Los Angeles.What they’re saying about Simon Hunter"It was an amazing week-end, I’ve learned so many things even though I’ve been working for 17 years in TV!""I loved that Simon’s teaching is pragmatic and down-to-earth, coming from a long and varied directing career, rather than from a theoretical perspective. Excellent use of film clips to illustrate his teaching. The shooting exercise with tutor feedback was a great education. But really, the whole weekend was packed with little gems of technique. I have recommended the workshop to friends already."'Simon’s deep experience, fierce intelligence and meticulous planning, combined with an obvious passion for his craft of directing, made for a compelling and highly worthwhile weekend of learning."https://youtu.be/Yr0GIHwg7IA - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/london/hands-on-directing-for-film-and-tv-with-simon-hunter/100001982207961372 - **Event Categories**: entertainment, art, theatre, sports, trips-adventures, workshops, business, festivals, live-music, trekking, job-fairs, raves - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 2 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/100001982207961372 - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 350, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: London - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Raindance Film Training Centre - **lat**: 51.5076305 - **long**: -0.12539479999998093 - **full address**: Raindance Film Training Centre, 10a Craven Street, London, United Kingdom ## Event Organizer details - **affiliate_id**: 10 - **organizer**: Raindance (https://allevents.in/org/raindance/22518674) ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: banner - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/c6ad027cd831162af402ce7dde52220ad199b44f12e81608c1254fe10fd908c9-rimg-w500-h500-dc040405-gmir.jpg?v=1771118946 - **Alt text**: thumbnail - **Image URL**: https://dyn-image.allevents.in/generate-image?v=4&title=Hands+On+Directing+for+Film+and+TV+with+Simon+Hunter&date=06+Jun ## FAQs - **Q**: When is the event happening? - **A:** Sat, 06 Jun, 2026 at 10:00 am (+01:00) - **Q**: Where is the event happening? - **A:** Raindance Film Training Centre, 10a Craven Street, London, United Kingdom - **Q**: What is the ticket price? - **A:** starting from 0 up to 350 GBP - **Q**: Who is organizing the event? - **A:** Raindance - **Q**: What type of event is this? - **A:** entertainment, art, theatre, sports, trips-adventures, workshops, business, festivals, live-music, trekking, job-fairs, raves - **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Hands On Directing for Film and TV with Simon Hunter ? - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Hands On Directing for Film and TV with Simon Hunter", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/c6ad027cd831162af402ce7dde52220ad199b44f12e81608c1254fe10fd908c9-rimg-w500-h500-dc040405-gmir.jpg?v=1771118946", "startDate": "2026-06-06T10:00:00+01:00", "endDate": "2026-06-07T17:00:00+01:00", "url": "https://allevents.in/london/hands-on-directing-for-film-and-tv-with-simon-hunter/100001982207961372", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Raindance Film Training Centre", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "10a Craven Street", "postalCode": "WC2N 5PE", "addressLocality": "London", "addressRegion": "EN", "addressCountry": "GB" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "51.5076305", "longitude": "-0.12539479999998093" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Get behind the camera and shoot your own short dramatic scene under the close scrutiny of industry professional Simon Hunter", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "GBP", "availabilityStarts": "2026-02-15", "availabilityEnds": "2026-06-07T17:00:00+01:00", "validFrom": "2026-02-15", "lowPrice": "0.00", "highPrice": "350.00", "price": "0.00", "url": "https://allevents.in/london/hands-on-directing-for-film-and-tv-with-simon-hunter/100001982207961372" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/SoldOut", "priceCurrency": "GBP", "availabilityStarts": "2026-02-15", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-02-15", "url": "https://allevents.in/london/hands-on-directing-for-film-and-tv-with-simon-hunter/100001982207961372", "price": 0, "name": "Complimentary place" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "GBP", "availabilityStarts": "2026-02-15", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-02-15", "url": "https://allevents.in/london/hands-on-directing-for-film-and-tv-with-simon-hunter/100001982207961372", "price": "315.00", "name": "Early bird" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "GBP", "availabilityStarts": "2026-02-15", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-02-15", "url": "https://allevents.in/london/hands-on-directing-for-film-and-tv-with-simon-hunter/100001982207961372", "price": "350.00", "name": "General Admission" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Raindance", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/raindance/22518674", "description": "Raindance is dedicated to fostering and promoting independent film in the UK and around the world. 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