For those interested in working in the film industry, the production assistant position is often the first point of entry. Topics include PA duties, set etiquette, communication and employment opportunities. This course is an excellent precursor to courses in the Weekend Film Shoot. The location scout is the primary contact between the public and the film community.
Participants learn how to select locations, make initial contacts and create a location photo file.
In this weekend workshop students learn to produce low budget films and videos from the ground up, from financial and legal considerations to festivals and distribution. This course is an ideal follow-up to the Weekend Film Shoot. Students are introduced to Movie Magic Scheduling and Budgeting, industry-standard software designed for the film business. Learn the basics of scheduling film productions and discover time saving budget shortcuts. This course is ideal for producers and production managers.