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FILM ART: THE ORIGINS OF CINEMA – THE EARLY SILENT ERA​

Presented By: Claude Kerven ​

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Class: Fridays  10/24-11/21
​Time: 10:00 am- noon 
Location: SAA Classroom
130 Main Street
Sandwich MA ​
​Cost: $120 members/$140
​non-members;
If you love film, then this course is for you. Film Art will help you learn more about film analysis, period genres, movements in film style, film production, and more, and will deepen your understanding and enjoyment of watching movies. 
Film Art is an introduction to the origins of cinema from 1900-1930. This course covers the contributions of the screenwriter, director, cinematographer, editor and composer. By the end of the course students will have a far better appreciation of the birth and evolution of cinema.
The course will include the screening of the following films:
1. Story of Film: Part I (Lumiere, Edison, Méliès) – Origins of Film
2. Way Down East (Griffith) – Early Melodrama 
3. Battleship Potemkin (Eisenstein) - Soviet Montage
4. Metropolis (Lang) – German Expressionism
5. City Lights (Chaplin) - Silent Comedians


INSTRUCTOR: Claude Kerven​    
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In a world where strong communication skills are essential for success, Claude Kerven, the esteemed Chair of the NYC Film Academy, is here to share his wealth of expertise. With a remarkable track record in TV, film, and directing, he's ready to guide you towards unleashing your creative potential. Claudes long list of awards and accolades includes short films for Saturday Night Live, director “They Never Found Her” with Elisabeth Moss and Peter Stormare, to name a few. 
 
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Sandwich Arts Alliance is pleased to participate in the Mass Cultural Council Card to Culture program.
Please inquire at [email protected] for discounts available and more information

See the full list of participating organizations offering EBT, WIC, and ConnectorCare discounts.
Class Registration closes 48 hours prior to the first class as a courtesy to the instructor.  Some classes have limited enrollment so please register soon so you don’t miss out.

​To Register by Mail: Download registration form here

Sandwich Arts Alliance
PO Box 1332, Sandwich MA 02563

Sandwich Arts Alliance Center
Historic Town Hall

130 Main Street ​
Sandwich MA 02563
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Center Hours:
Tuesday-Saturday 11-4

    
p  (774) 338-5201
[email protected]

Sandwich Arts Alliance is a 501(c)(3)

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    • Our Groups >
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      • Friends of the Arts
      • Performing Arts
      • Visual Arts
  • Events
    • Songwriters' Circle
    • Giant Raffle 2025
    • Performing Arts Events >
      • Sandwich Swings
      • Sandwich Arts Alliance Holiday Concert
    • To Do >
      • SAA Calendar of Events
      • Open Mic
      • Plein Air Painting Group
    • To View >
      • Cape Conversations with Kathy Aubin
      • Why Do You Write? ONLINE EVENT
      • The Purpose of a Poem Series
      • Meet the Alliance Authors >
        • Meet the Alliance Authors 2019
      • Porchfest 2020: Virtual Edition
  • Exhibits
    • Student Gallery
    • Main Gallery Exhibits
    • SAA Exhibits in the Community >
      • Fishermen's View
      • Sandwich Public Library
    • M E M B E R S .... O N L Y ...... Exhibit Registration >
      • Holiday Small Works Sale and Exhibit Entry Page
      • Plein Air Exhibit
      • 2026 Exhibit Schedule
      • 2025 Exhibit Schedule
      • Main Gallery Exhibit Registration
      • Fishermen's View Exhibit Registration
      • Sandwich Public Library Exhibit Registration
  • Membership
    • Become an Alliance Member
    • Renew an Alliance Membership
    • Hire an Artist
    • Request Email/Newsletter
  • Giving
    • Sponsorship >
      • Organization Sponsorship
      • Event Sponsorship
    • In memorial Donation
    • Annual Appeal FY26
    • 10 For 10
    • Open Mic Fund
    • Giving Tuesday
    • SAA Scholarship Fund
    • Volunteer
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    • Shop online
    • Visit our gift shop
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