IMZ Academy 2026: Online Preparation Modules Kick Off

The Online Preparation Module for the IMZ Academy at the Royal College of Music, London is kicking off this week. The workshop offers a rare hands-on opportunity for screen directors, filmmakers, and production professionals to master the craft of live multi-camera opera direction.

The Preparation Modules, held on 3 and 9 June, are designed as an introductory course that covers all the requirements necessary for a successful on-site workshop.

Held in partnership with the Royal College of Music at their iconic Britten Theatre, participants will get direct experience camera directing sections of brand-new opera works, composed and performed by RCM students, using professional broadcast equipment and a state-of-the-art control room.

The workshop is led by an internationally experienced faculty of directors and TV professionals, and covers everything from camera scripting and shot grammar to gallery technique, dramatic narrative, and score-based direction. Participants will also gain experience collaborating with stage directors and wider creative teams.

Who is it for?

The course is designed for a broad range of professionals, including directors new to classical music, single-camera filmmakers looking to develop multi-camera skills, and digital or production team members in opera houses and broadcast organisations seeking to deepen their expertise.

What you'll take away:

Hands-on scripting and directing experience, a thorough grounding in best practices for visualising and directing opera, and personalised guidance and critique on your work.

Whether you're stepping into opera for the first time or formalising skills you've built on the job, this workshop offers the training, the environment, and the professional network to take your directing to the next level.

Interested? For more details please contact Leonie Bartels at l.bartels@imz.at.