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First Feature Producing - Production
Course brochure
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 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:
PRODUCTION
- Setting up as a Production company
- Masterclass with Entertainment Accountant for Private individuals and companies
- How to start your budget parameters
- Staffing and crewing up
- Low budget shooting
- Delivering a film / Post-production terminology Masterclass with Molinare UK
Film Accountancy Masterclass: Damian McGee, Entertainment Accountant in UK
He talks about How to set up a Production Company, payment options, VAT, National Insurance Contributions and setting up a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV).
Creative Producing Masterclass: Lincia Daniel, Independent Producer (Freestyle)
Lincia tells us her experiences of producing a film as part of Film London's Microwave scheme in 2009. Lincia will talk about the difficulties and challenges of working within a micro budget on a complex and exciting basketball film,as well as the more practical aspects of how she was chosen on the scheme in the first place and how the film was sold to the USA.
Post-Production Masterclass: Michael McMahon, Producer of Post production from Molinare
Michael analyses in detail post-production workflows across a film - all the way through to the final delivery of the film to buyers and distributors (client films have included London to Brighton, The Kings Speech and Moon).
Film Accountancy Masterclass: Damian McGee, Entertainment Accountant in UK
He talks about How to set up a Production Company, payment options, VAT, National Insurance Contributions and setting up a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV).
Creative Producing Masterclass: Lincia Daniel, Independent Producer (Freestyle)
Lincia tells us her experiences of producing a film as part of Film London's Microwave scheme in 2009. Lincia will talk about the difficulties and challenges of working within a micro budget on a complex and exciting basketball film,as well as the more practical aspects of how she was chosen on the scheme in the first place and how the film was sold to the USA.
Post-Production Masterclass: Michael McMahon, Producer of Post production from Molinare
Michael analyses in detail post-production workflows across a film - all the way through to the final delivery of the film to buyers and distributors (client films have included London to Brighton, The Kings Speech and Moon).
Assignments & Live Sessions:
Included in this section of the First Feature Producing Programme are:
Marked Assignment Four: Write one page on your project Scope and Budget level – giving your reasons for these figures
Live Session Four: Discussion around the Scope of various projects as well as Budget Proposals at different levels, from no-budget through to micro and low budget productions. The Mentor will lead on several Role play exercises, where small groups are given a set budget to spend on different elements of the production process. Groups will have to present their answers back to the entire online space.
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.
