Lectures on Tap - Cinematic Storytelling & the Language of Movement in Film

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📚 Lecture: “Cinematic Storytelling & the Language of Movement in Film”

🎤 Speaker: Professor Drew McClellan

Join us for an insightful evening with Professor Drew McClellan as we dive into the captivating world of cinematic movement and its ability to evoke meaning and emotion. In the fourth part of his Lectures on Tap series, Professor McClellan will explore how directors and cinematographers effectively choreograph the blocking of actors, cameras, and objects to shape viewer perception and enhance narrative storytelling.

Through the analysis of still frames and clips from both classic and contemporary films, you will learn how to harness purposeful movement to maximize the emotional impact on audiences. Discover the techniques that guide viewer attention and build tension within the cinematic frame.

Professor Drew McClellan is an award-winning educator, filmmaker, and media strategist. He serves as the Chair of the Cinematic Arts Department at the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts, which boasts the top-ranked arts program in the nation. Additionally, he teaches at the University of Southern California's School of Cinematic Arts and collaborates with leading creative-tech organizations like Netflix and Apple.

Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding of cinematic storytelling with the inspiring Professor Drew McClellan!

Get a drink, connect, and learn at Lectures on Tap! 🙌

Agenda

7:30 PM – Doors open: find a seat (open seating!), order food & drinks, and expect a bar line—arriving early is key.

7:55 PM – Host introduction

8:00 PM – Lecture begins

8:45 PM – Audience Q&A

9:00 PM – Have 1:1 time with the speaker, mingle with fellow guests, and order another round

9:30 PM – Wrap up.