Subscribers praise the content and format of José Padilha’s course. The platform of brings together exclusive online classes with experts in different areas of knowledge.
the filmmaker’s course is divided into short classes of less than 20 minutes. They deal with the creative process and give tips on building characters and tricks to win over the audience. It is the first time that Padilha offers online lessons about his experience leading audiovisual productions.
The episodes also talk about his career, as he left a career in the financial market to dedicate himself to cinema. Known in Brazil and internationally, Padilha is the director of films that mobilized public opinion, such as , in addition to , .
Lawyer Marcelo Lobo, 56, praises the format of the classes, which he says is as interesting as the content.
“The presentation of the course was pleasant, and the content caught my attention because it was from an area I was unfamiliar with. [Trata] the structuring of a film, the experience of it [Padilha] as a filmmaker abroad, making a comparison with the way of making cinema in Brazil”, he says.
Lobo claims to have practically attended it and says he recommends the platform to acquaintances and family.
Photographer Naira Moura, 59, says that the course is enlightening about how cinema works. She says that the material came at a good time, as she has been following events on the subject, and that she liked the way it was filmed.
“It shows how to write a script and the greatness of Padilha’s career, it’s very good. The guy is a monster.”
Lawyer Daniel Antonio Costa Santos, 41, says that the course helps him consider other perspectives that can be absorbed in the performance of his profession.
“Also, as a lawyer, you need to create a script, tell your client’s story. Doing this in a tedious, boring and very technical way is often bad for the judge. He will be discouraged from reading the petition. So, the course helps me with day to day.”
The lawyer also praised , which is part of . It is taught by Giovanni Begossi and Micarla Lins, both champions of public speaking and competitive debate.
Santos states that the material offers practical persuasion techniques that cover everything from diction to how to use mental triggers to your advantage.
“In my profession, persuasion is essential. Some techniques from the course on how to look or place your hands effectively bring more credibility to the argument.”
CasaFolha also has two more sessions, one about money and career and the other about personal transformation and well-being.
The finance journey currently has seven courses, including that of former Finance Minister Pedro Malan, .
The journey on personal transformation and well-being currently has six courses with experts. One of them is by Monja Coen, .
In January: “Ironman and overcoming limits”, with triathlete Fernanda Keller, and “Artificial intelligence and the future of humanity”, with neuroscientist Álvaro Machado Dias.
How to subscribe to CasaFolha
All courses are available to subscribers at . Anyone who is already a subscriber to the newspaper does not need a new subscription, just upgrade under special conditions at .
Anyone who is not yet a subscriber to the newspaper can access the platform by going to . The subscription, with a 67% discount at launch, costs R$ 19.90 per month in the annual plan (R$ 59.90 without the promotion) and includes unlimited access to all the news from Sheet no site e no app.
