What is First-Person Cinema?
Thank you for receiving the Cinepoetics series so openly.
While the live study windows haven’t drawn many attendees, the response has been beautiful.
For now, I’m pausing the Zoom gatherings and focusing on new offerings, including a longer-form essay film that expands this field. Thank you for witnessing.
—L.A. Alfonso
About the Course
What is First-Person Cinema? is a shared space for reflection, viewing, and discussion.
Together, we’ll explore how cinema becomes personal—how memory, body, voice, and image collide.
Each week, we’ll gather on Zoom for one hour.
We’ll screen short excerpts, I’ll share a brief reflection or video essay, and then we’ll hold space for discussion, quiet observation, or your own creative insights.
This is not a lecture. It’s not a critique space. It’s a study window—intimate, thoughtful, and gently rigorous.
You don’t need to be a filmmaker to join. Just bring curiosity and attention
Weekly Themes
Week 1: Framing the Self
Where does personal cinema begin? How do we film our own presence?
Week 2: Time, Memory, Montage
How does editing shape truth—and how do our memories splice reality?
Week 3: The Body on Screen
What shifts when we witness our own face, posture, or voice?
Week 4: Mirror Collapse
What happens when filmmaker and viewer dissolve into one?
Tiered Pricing
Please choose the tier that feels honest and sustainable for you. No proof required.
Supporter Tier – $120
Sustains the offering and helps fund no-cost access for others.
Standard Tier – $75
Reflects the true value of the course.
Discounted Tier – $45
For artists, students, or those in transition.
No-Cost Tier – $0
No explanation needed. A few spots available.
To register, email lester (dot) alfonso (at) gmail (dot) com and send your e-transfer to the same address (note: “Cinema” + your name)
FAQ
Do I need to be a filmmaker to join?
No. This space is open to anyone curious about spectatorship, storytelling, and creative inquiry.
Will the sessions be recorded?
Yes. Recordings will be shared privately with all registered participants.
Is there space to share my own work?
Yes—but it’s always optional. Sharing is invited, never required.
How do I know which tier to choose?
Pick what feels right for your circumstances. Your trust is enough.
Can I get a refund if plans change?
Yes. Full refunds are available before the course begins, or credit toward a future offering.
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