Masterclasses from Ridley Scott Associates
Ridley Scott Associates is a renowned commercial production company established by famous directors Ridley and Tony Scott. They have produced award-winning, bold and innovative campaigns for agencies and brands worldwide. Today, we bring you five masterclasses that you can catch at this year’s festival. Grab your pass and book your place!
Ridley Scott Associates:
What Makes a Great Short?
There are several components that go into making a successful film: location, budgets, and condensing your story. RSA recently added a Shorts Division and has produced projects like The Phone Call, starring Jim Broadbent and Sally Hawkins. Hear from Nancy Ryan, Head of Short Film Production, as she shares her expertise on making a short.
Ridley Scott Associates:
From Micro-Budget to Blockbuster
RSA Films is a production company founded by director Ridley Scott (Blade Runner, Alien and Napoleon). They create all forms of content – from feature films to advertising shorts and music videos. Here, speakers share insights into film production and share tips on the process – from working on a micro-budget to managing a blockbuster.
Ridley Scott Associates:
The Future of Storytelling
RSA spans short and feature films, advertising and music videos and has worked with clients such as Adidas, BBC and Vogue to create content that continues to capture our attention. Kai-Lu Hsiung, Josie Juneau and Jim Campbell will discuss how to create captivating content in our technologically advanced, fast-paced digital world.
Identity, Culture and Politics:
The Endless Possibilities of Fashion Film
Fashion is full of political and cultural meaning, speaking to gender, class and sexuality. Fashion films go beyond advertising and many are a conduit for social change. Learn more about the creation of fashion films from Bex Cassie (LCF) alongside Katie Metcalfe (Nowness), Raquel Couceiro (ShowStudio) and Maria Schuller (Ridley Scott Associates).
Ridley Scott Associates: Unscripted
Creating Genre-Defying Documentaries
RSA’s Unscripted Division produces genre defining documentaries including Springsteen and I and Oasis: Knebworth. The team has worked on the acclaimed multi-part Robbie Williams Netflix series. Join Anna Murphy, Creative Director at RSA, to discuss the division’s exciting recent projects.
Hear from more industry experts at masterclasses at Aesthetica Short Film Festival 2024, which runs from Wednesday 6 November until Sunday 10 November. Tickets and Passes Now On Sale!
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Words: Diana Bestwish Tetteh
Film Stills:
- The Phone Call (2013), dir. Jim Broadbent and Sally Hawkins.
- Alien (1979), dir. Ridley Scott.
- Vogue x Nike – Power of Representation: Episode 1 – Not a Phase, dir. Priya Ahluwalia.
- Alexander McQueen Spring/Summer, dir. Jonas Åkerlund.
- Oasis Knebworth 1996 (2021), dir. Jake Scott.
