Audiovisual Editing and Narrative for Short Films
A course by Juanmi Cristóbal, Video Editor and Director of Photography
Have you ever watched a short film that moved you and thought, “How did they make everything flow so naturally—from visuals to emotion?” That seamless storytelling is more than just footage—it’s crafted through intelligent editing. If you’re eager to turn raw scenes into compelling, cinematic narratives, the Domestika course “Audiovisual Editing and Narrative for Short Films” is your guide.
This course provides a complete roadmap for filmmakers, content creators, and storytellers who want to master pacing, structure, and emotional impact through editing.
👨🏫 Meet Your Instructor: Andrea Ciardi
Andrea Ciardi is a seasoned film editor and director, celebrated for her work on narrative shorts and full-length features. Her cinematic approach blends technical finesse with emotional depth, making her an ideal mentor for storytellers.
Andrea’s teaching style is clear, thoughtful, and emotionally attuned. She emphasizes why every cut matters—not just how to do it. Her insights go beyond software, guiding you to edit with intention and heart.
📚 What the Course Covers: Build Your Short Film, Scene by Scene
This project-based course focuses on transforming a simple storyboard into a polished short film, using industry techniques and real-world mindset.
You’ll learn:
- 🧭 Crafting Narrative Structure: From exposition to resolution, understand how scenes fit together cohesively.
- 🗂️ Organizing Footage: Efficiently label, sort, and manage clips to streamline your workflow.
- ✂️ Cutting for Emotion: Learn installment editing, pacing, rhythm, and the power of transition and silence.
- 🎵 Sound & Music Integration: Leverage ambient sounds, dialogue, and score to heighten narrative impact.
- 🎬 Scene Assembly & Refinement: Build rough cuts, fine-tune rhythm, and enhance cohesion.
- 📤 Final Export & Presentation: Prepare your short for festivals or online platforms with polished delivery.
You’ll follow Andrea’s process from viewing raw takes to adjusting every cut—gaining hands-on experience in emotional storytelling through editing.
🎯 Who Is This Course For?
This course is ideal for:
- 🎥 Aspiring filmmakers crafting their first narrative shorts.
- 🎓 Film students wanting to sharpen their editorial craftsmanship.
- 📱 Creative professionals and storytellers seeking to structure meaningful visual narratives.
- ✨ Enthusiasts who appreciate the rhythm and flow of cinematic storytelling.
You don’t need to be an editing expert to join. Andrea’s method is accessible and paced so that even newcomers learn how to edit with narrative purpose.
💡 Why Learn on Domestika?
Domestika offers one of the most creative, supportive learning environments online. When you enroll, you gain:
- 🔓 Lifetime Access: Revisit modules anytime to refine your edits or ideas.
- 📥 Downloadable Assets: Edit the same footage as your instructor for hands-on practice.
- 🌐 Multilingual Subtitles: Available in Spanish, English, German, French, Portuguese, and more.
- 🧑🤝🧑 Global Community Feedback: Share scenes, receive insights, and grow with other creators.
- 🎓 Certification: Add credibility to your filmmaker portfolio after completion.
Plus, Domestika often offers steep discounts—so your creative upgrade is both practical and affordable.
“Audiovisual Editing and Narrative for Short Films” offers a rich learning experience for anyone who wants to tell stories through visual media. Andrea Ciardi brings real-world expertise and emotional insight, guiding you to craft scenes that resonate. This isn’t just about technical cuts—it’s about storytelling heart and rhythm.
If your dream is to create short films that connect and captivate, this course is a must—practical, insightful, and creatively empowering.