First Feature Producing - Overview

Overview: 

An intensive and invaluable Programme for all FILMMAKERS (writers directors producers, line producers etc) developing their first feature film, or who need to ‘skill up’ on specific areas of film and documentary production in order to advance their careers within the industry.

Learn the basics of Film Producing and develop your project at the same time in live, interactive forums and with the help of a wide range of marked assignments throughout this Creative Programme.
 
Aimed at film professionals at a feature film packaging stage as well as those who are serious about moving from shorts, corporates or music videos into full length feature film financing and production, this intensive five-week programme will guide you through the current practices of the UK European and global industry and build your project, step by step, piece by piece into a comprehensive package.
 
This will change your view of how the film industry works and what is required in order to guarantee success in this field. These sessions are packed full of practical documents that you can download and follow.
 
With accompanying exercises and dozens of self-reflective questions as well as invaluable 'insider' industry materials and resources, designed to not only build a portfolio of information and knowledge of the industry but also, shape your own project, this is a course that first time feature filmmakers can not afford to miss.
Course Outline: 
SESSION 1 - OVERVIEW
 
- How the UK & Global film business functions 
- The Role of Creative Producer in the process
- The current UK climate & landscape for making films – PLUS, a set of ‘quiz questions’ to assess your current knowledge! 
- British ‘brands’ - films as a product made and sold out of UK 
Assignments & Live Sessions: 

Included in this section of the First Feature Producing Programme are:



Marked Assignment One: Writing your initial Project Information and Project Vision plus information about yourself and your company.
 
Live Session One: Discussion around your Professional Biographies / Project Vision / What certain projects require to move to the next stage of development ? / Discussion around the scope of the projects on offer and the ‘ issues’ they raise (such as financing and budget limitations)

To take the additional Live Sessions and Marked Assignments, you must register for the full course or purchase the relevant sections later on.
Minimum requirements: 
This course is aimed at all filmmakers who have already produced a short or a feature film or corporate or music video and are now looking to develop a fully packaged and financed project.
 
Suitable for:
 
Filmmakers (Producer writer directors line producers etc) - who have made any kind of short
 
MA or BA level Media student who really wants to understand the next step up - making a feature film
 
Promo or music video maker - corporate director / prodcuer again who has a first feature idea doc or fiction and is looking to skill up
 
First feature makers who have made a 'no budget' on credit or Equity film BUT who havent encountered the industry contracts sales or distribution side of the business
 
First feature or development participamnts who do not know / have not been trained on the legal financial and sales aspects of how a film product is sustainably made and managed
 
It is also ideal for those looking to make the leap from prize winning or funded or sold Shorts to feature filmmaking: documentary or fiction.
 
This course will expire after One Year: Please make sure that you have all your notes, exercises, reflective questions and assignments as well as all downloaded documents saved on your own computer.

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