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Jonathan Tammuz

Lecturer

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Education:

Bsc Psychology
Brunel University

Bio

Jonathan Tammuz is a filmmaker and educator whose work spans drama, documentary and feature film. Trained as a therapist at London’s Tavistock Clinic, he later studied directing at the National Film & TV School. His short film The Childeater earned an Academy Award nomination in 1990, followed by acclaimed projects for Channel 4, NHK and Showtime. His features Minotaur (1996) and Rupert’s Land (1998) received multiple Genie and Leo nominations. Jonathan has taught film production and directing in Canada, Britain and Europe. Based in Vancouver, he continues to create, including his current project Miner, a comedic drama set in Wales.

24/25 Courses

Course Name Department Course Code Term
Film + Screen Arts FMSA 320 26/SP

Description

This course is designed for students who are directing actors and performers in film, video, animation, performance webisodes and/or interactive media. Students will learn language and techniques to elicit and improve performance, as well as improvisation skills, and audition and rehearsal procedures. Teaching methods include lectures, demonstrations, and class exercises on acting and directing, with a focus on defining the kind of performance desired, and what techniques to use to achieve that goal. Physical movement, body language, and voice development will be explored in creating believable and authentic characters.

Priority is given to FMSA and IMED students in Years 3 and 4. Students outside of the registration priority group may register/waitlist for this course as of the registration rule release date.

Pre-requisites

No prerequisites.