What is Rogue Film School?

Rogue Film School is a 4-day seminar taught by Werner Herzog (this may include additional guest speakers) which takes place over a Friday evening Meet & Greet, followed by three all-day sessions (Saturday/Sunday/Monday)

How do I apply to Rogue Film School?

Fill out the online application, pay a $25 application fee, print out your payment receipt, and please include this with your 5-minute (maximum) DVD which you have directed. There is a limit of one application per seminar.

For the DVD submission (application process), what can I send in?

Your film can be a documentary, fictional film, animation, or anything you’d like to show us which showcases you as a director or your artwork.

 

How will I find out if I am invited to participate?

If selected to participate in the limited capacity seminar (maximum 65 students), you will be notified via email at least one month prior to the scheduled seminar to allow you time to make your travel arrangements. Only those who have received an acceptance notification by May 3, 2010 will be joining us in the second seminar.

Do you offer financial assistance or scholarships?

We are not government-sponsored nor affiliated with any film school or program and cannot offer financial assistance or scholarships.

 

If I am not selected to participate in this seminar, can I apply to subsequent seminars?

Yes! We welcome your application - there is no limit to how many seminars you apply for, with the one-submission-per-seminar caveat.

 

What does my $1450 seminar fee include?

The seminar fee covers the 4-day Rogue Film School event, taught by Werner Herzog. At the end of the seminar, you will receive a signed copy of "Conquest of the Useless" by Werner Herzog, as well as a Certificate of Participation. Please note that the hotel costs (reduced rates will be available), any travel/parking arrangements, and meals must beprovided by you separately and are not included in the seminar fee.

 

Do I need to do anything special to prepare for the weekend course?

There is both a required and suggested reading list, as well as a required (film) viewing list. [See "About" Page, #10 and #11], but otherwise no materials are needed.

Can I bring my laptop to the seminar?

No. We encourage you to participate actively and prohibit the use of laptops and recording devices of any kind.

I am traveling from out of town/out of the country. Is it possible to communicate with other participants to arrange shared hotel/transportation costs?

If you are accepted and once payment is received, we will send you a link to an RFS bulletin board where you can communicate with other attendees to coordinate plans.

When and where will the next Rogue Film School take place?

The next Rogue Film School will take place in the UK, in the Greater London area March 18-21, 2011.