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Learn Film Production - Introduction to Producing.
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Learn Film Production - Introduction to Producing.

Motion picture basic screenplay acquisition, scheduling and budgeting (Bonus: Pitch decks and music acquisition)
Created byChristopher Clayton
Last updated 9/2021
English

What you'll learn

  • Choosing the right project and the right budget or creating your own project
  • Learning to break down the script using breakdown and scheduling software
  • Learning to budget for non-union, low budget production Vs. Union projects
  • What's next ? Getting your film made.

Course content

10 sections • 30 lectures • 5h 59m total length

  • Introduction8:25

    This course will teach you how to take a screenplay, whether you have written one yourself or have optioned someone else work and turn it into a viable film. We start with the very basics of screenwriting then move onto how to acquire someone elses screenplay and option it. We include in depth information on the legal agreements involved as well as what it may cost you.

    We then teach you how to break the project down into different elements using software, Prepare a shooting schedule, move the information into budgeting software and give you in depth information on where to find the various costs associated with preparing the budget.

    We then go through Movie magic Budgeting software and teach you the various catagories and job descriptions in the film industry, do's and don'ts of working on a film set and preparing a chash flow chart ready for your accounting department.

    We finish up by giving you the basics of preparing a pitch deck to show how the film will be made to your distributor and/or investors.

Requirements

  • Basic computer skills

Description

In this course you will learn the basics of  acquiring an option on a screenplay then learn the break down the script and schedule the principle cinematography then complete a rough budget ready for financing. By the time you have completed this course you will know the basics of choosing a film project, break it down and prepare a draft budget ready to promote to distributors and financing entities. From beginner who has never set foot of a film set to actors wishing to make their own films to experienced crew who wish to know the initial process to lead them to making their own successful feature film or television pilot this course will prepare you for that next step. We start with the very basics of screenwriting using CeltX software, show you where to find a free version then move on to scheduling using Studio Binder software and app.  and breaking down the script and finally compiling an accurate budget using Movie magic Budgeting ready to show your distributors and financing partners what it will cost to make your film. This course is a MUST have for Line Producers, Entry level film students, Film school students and anyone in general that wants to know the first steps to making a film including preparing and packaging your project. Included are segments on Music acquisition and the basics of putting together a pitch deck. Course includes valuable resources for locating the tools used in this course. From first time filmmaker to pro you will find 45 years of experience in film and television packed into a 6 hour course.

Who this course is for:

  • This course is for the beginner who wants to upgrade their skills to create a project or produce a project from script to sales/screen.

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