Attending at ISCA the DJS Masterclass by Daniele J Suissa was a transformative experience in my personal & professional life.
All I had was a film idea and a dream to make it happen.
I was surprised to see how Ms. Suissa covered all the areas of the filmmaking process (from an idea, to a full script, to casting the actors and directing them) in such detail and efficiency.
Her charismatic, wise and generous soul made me realize that I wasn't in just another filmmaking masterclass. Her feedback always carried with it a lot of valuable and specific lessons that I couldn't find anywhere.
The courses were direct and to the point, no time wasted and the tools she offered us in "The DJS Method" were practical and I could never see myself making movies without using them.
Working with these tools felt like when I was a child having fun dissecting the back of my toys to discover their insides.
Even though the masterclass was online, I found myself benefiting immensely from it and by the end of it, I was able to finish a script, know which actors were suitable for their respective roles and be aware of their sensibilities; and especially be able to direct and motivate them on set.
The knowledge baggage that I had acquired from Ms. Suissa's masterclass made me feel confident in my decisions as a director, and this earned me the trust and respect of the actors and film crew.
I am immeasurably grateful for her mentorship and I can't recommend this masterclass enough, especially for people eager to actualize their dream film.
with gratitude,
Sami