START DATES FOR
NEW YORK CITY & UNIVERSAL STUDIOS:
June 11, 2012 • September 20, 2012 • January 14, 2013 • March 11, 2013 • June 10, 2013
The Evening Producing Workshop is an intensive study into the the world of film producing. The schedule is designed for students with other daytime commitments who can only devote themselves to part-time study. The course meets on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday evenings, and some Saturdays. Additional time will be required outside of class for project preparation.
PRODUCER'S CRAFT
This core introductory course outlines the essential roles, tasks and obstacles faced by film and television producers. Topics include navigating the studios, television networks and emerging media, and the relationship between producer and the unions, guilds and talent agencies. In addition, students are introduced to the language of Producing and Filmmaking. Through lecture, discussion of industry developments, handouts and individual research assignments, Producer's Craft lays the groundwork for a profession as a Creative Producer. Course work will covers, the role of the producer; development of IP (intellectual property); Option agreements, rights research, chain of title and deal memos; script coverage and working with writers; budgets; packaging presentations; production overview and management; post production; marketing and distribution; and new media perspectives.
CASE STUDIES
This course will use specific in-depth examples of already produced movies to introduce students to the specific issues, problems and solutions of pre-production, production, post production, distribution and exhibition of studio and independent films; including domestic and foreign films to provide a global perspective for the students. Topics of discussion will focus on talent relations, studio politics, development and the A-Z of produced films to expose the students to real life cinematic situations.
EP BUDGETING AND SCHEDULING
This course introduces students to the industry-standard software used to schedule and budget productions. In a hands-on lab setting, students are instructed in the use of Entertainment Partners (EP) Movie Magic Scheduling and Budgeting software programs, including established scheduling and budgeting techniques.
DEVELOPING THE PITCH
Through rigorous in-class exercises, students will develop brief and effective "pitches" of the material they choose to pursue. Each student will practice and gain critical and fundamental pitching skills culminating in a semester-end presentation for fellow students, staff and producing chair.
FILM FINANCE/ Distribution/Marketing
Using produced films as case studies; this course focuses on successful strategies employed in the finance, marketing and distribution of studio and independent films.
STORY & SCRIPT ANALYSIS
Students will gain firsthand knowledge of fundamental screenwriting elements. They will study story analysis from a conflict, character, premise, plot and thematic point of view. They will learn the role of the protagonist and the antagonist and they will understand what moves a story forward from beginning to end utilizing all screenwriting tools available.
ENTERTAINMENT LAW
This course is an overview of contract law and how it impacts the entertainment industry. Producing students will study legal issues regarding television, films, recordings, live performances and other aspects of the entertainment industry. Topics include copyright law, intellectual property and talent representation.
HANDS ON SOUND
Students will learn the basic fundamentals of recording sound for film utilizing the latest in digital recording and mixing equipment. This course will provide the student with enough knowledge to deal with basic production sound issues.
HANDS ON CAMERA
Students will learn the basic fundamentals of using a camera for film capture utilizing the latest in digital technology. This course will provide the student with enough knowledge to deal with basic production camera issues.
HANDS ON LIGHTING
Students will learn the fundamentals of lighting a basic scene utilizing small lighting equipment packages. This course will provide the student with enough knowledge to deal with simple production lighting issues.
FILM FESTIVAL PROCEDURES
With the proliferation of film festivals around the world, this course will offer the student as opportunity at a "low cost" option for submission of their films and a means to develop a film community of their own. Film Festivals are expanding as the technology explodes in the digital universe.
FILM EXHIBITION
In this class, the students will be learn how a film moves into the theatre both domestically and internationally.
PRODUCER'S CRAFT
This core introductory course outlines the essential roles, tasks and obstacles faced by film and television producers. Topics include navigating the studios, television networks and emerging media, and the relationship between producer and the unions, guilds and talent agencies. In addition, students are introduced to the language of Producing and Filmmaking. Through lecture, discussion of industry developments, handouts and individual research assignments, Producer's Craft lays the groundwork for a profession as a Creative Producer. Course work will covers, the role of the producer; development of IP (intellectual property); Option agreements, rights research, chain of title and deal memos; script coverage and working with writers; budgets; packaging presentations; production overview and management; post production; marketing and distribution; and new media perspectives.
CASE STUDIES
This course will use specific in-depth examples of already produced movies to introduce students to the specific issues, problems and solutions of pre-production, production, post production, distribution and exhibition of studio and independent films; including domestic and foreign films to provide a global perspective for the students. Topics of discussion will focus on talent relations, studio politics, development and the A-Z of produced films to expose the students to real life cinematic situations.
EP BUDGETING AND SCHEDULING
This course introduces students to the industry-standard software used to schedule and budget productions. In a hands-on lab setting, students are instructed in the use of Entertainment Partners (EP) Movie Magic Scheduling and Budgeting software programs, including established scheduling and budgeting techniques.
DEVELOPING THE PITCH
Through rigorous in-class exercises, students will develop brief and effective "pitches" of the material they choose to pursue. Each student will practice and gain critical and fundamental pitching skills culminating in a semester-end presentation for fellow students, staff and producing chair.
FILM FINANCE/ Distribution/Marketing
Using produced films as case studies; this course focuses on successful strategies employed in the finance, marketing and distribution of studio and independent films.
STORY & SCRIPT ANALYSIS
Students will gain firsthand knowledge of fundamental screenwriting elements. They will study story analysis from a conflict, character, premise, plot and thematic point of view. They will learn the role of the protagonist and the antagonist and they will understand what moves a story forward from beginning to end utilizing all screenwriting tools available.
ENTERTAINMENT LAW
This course is an overview of contract law and how it impacts the entertainment industry. Producing students will study legal issues regarding television, films, recordings, live performances and other aspects of the entertainment industry. Topics include copyright law, intellectual property and talent representation.
HANDS ON SOUND
Students will learn the basic fundamentals of recording sound for film utilizing the latest in digital recording and mixing equipment. This course will provide the student with enough knowledge to deal with basic production sound issues.
HANDS ON CAMERA
Students will learn the basic fundamentals of using a camera for film capture utilizing the latest in digital technology. This course will provide the student with enough knowledge to deal with basic production camera issues.
HANDS ON LIGHTING
Students will learn the fundamentals of lighting a basic scene utilizing small lighting equipment packages. This course will provide the student with enough knowledge to deal with simple production lighting issues.
FILM FESTIVAL PROCEDURES
With the proliferation of film festivals around the world, this course will offer the student as opportunity at a "low cost" option for submission of their films and a means to develop a film community of their own. Film Festivals are expanding as the technology explodes in the digital universe.
FILM EXHIBITION
In this class, the students will be learn how a film moves into the theatre both domestically and internationally.
QUICK FACTS:
Start Dates: For New York City:
Jun 11, 2012, Sep 20, 2012, Jan 14, 2013, Mar 11, 2013, Jun 10, 2013, Sep 16, 2013For Universal Studios:
Jun 11, 2012, Sep 20, 2012, Jan 14, 2013, Mar 11, 2013, Jun 10, 2013, Sep 16, 2013
Program Requirements: High School Diploma, GED
Fees:
Tuition: $3,650 (USD)
Tuition: $3,650 (USD)
Jun 11, 2012, Sep 20, 2012, Jan 14, 2013, Mar 11, 2013, Jun 10, 2013, Sep 16, 2013For Universal Studios:
Jun 11, 2012, Sep 20, 2012, Jan 14, 2013, Mar 11, 2013, Jun 10, 2013, Sep 16, 2013
Program Requirements: High School Diploma, GED
Fees:
Tuition: $3,650 (USD)
Tuition: $3,650 (USD)
Partial List of NYFA Guest Speakers
DOUG LIMAN• The Bourne Ultimatum (Producer)
• The Bourne Supremacy (Producer)
• The Bourne Identity (Producer/Director)
• Mr. and Mrs. Smith (Producer/Director)
• Covert Affairs (Producer)
• Swingers (Director)
and many more
- Discussed filmic roots and his commitment to indy films
- Discussed his relationship to the Hollywood studios
- Discussed NYFA interns which he calls "the best in the industry"
- Discussed the emotional ups and downs of the producing industry
- One of our former producing students is his assistant
PHILIP SEYMOUR HOFFMAN• Jack Goes Boating (Producer/Director/Actor)
• Capote (Producer/Actor)
• Doubt (Actor)
• The Talented Mr. Ripley (Actor)
• The Savages (Actor)
• Scent of a Woman (Actor)
and many more
- Discussed his now venturing into film production
- Discussed his Executive Producing his Oscar winning film "Capote"
- Discussed his Producing "Jack Goes Boating"
BARBARA DE FINA• The Age of Innocence (Producer)
• Goodfellas (Producer)
• Cape Fear (Producer)
• The Last Temptation of Christ (Producer)
and many more
- Discussed the producing of "Goodfellas", "The Last Temptation of Christ", and "The Age of Innocence"
- Discussed the importance of "story" of your film and where the producer fits into the collaboration between writer, director (Martin Scorsese specifically)
- Discussed what is necessary for the producer to maintain their mission statement
- Discussed working with Scorsese's troupe of actors such as Daniel Day Louis
DAN HALSTED• Garden State (Producer)
• Beyond Borders (Producer)
• S.W.A.T. (Producer)
• Any Given Sunday (Producer)
• The Corruptor (Producer)
• Nixon (Co-Producer)
and many more
- Discussed the packaging and selling of Robocop, There's Something About Mary, and New Jack City
- Discussed his relationship with Michael Eisner & Jeffrey Katzenberg
- Discussed his partnership with Oscar winning Oliver Stone on Nixon, Any Given Sunday, and Beyond Borders
- Discussed his commitment to Indy pictures like Garden State and The Virgin Suicides
- Discussed his management of television writers who write for "Mad Men" and HBO shows like "Hung", "The Flight of the Conchords", as well as Royal Pains and Rescue Me
GARRY MARSHALL• Pretty Woman (Director/Actor)
• Frankie and Johnny (Producer/Director)
• "Happy Days" (Producer/Writer)
• "Laverne & Shirley" (Producer)
• "The New Odd Couple" (Producer/Writer)
• "Mork & Mindy" (Producer)
• "The Odd Couple" (Producer)
and many more
- Discussed how the industry has changed and grown over the years
- Discussed how a producer reaches iconic status
- Discussed how to cobble together a career as a producer by doing television, film, acting, etc. as he has
BENJAMIN BRATT• La Mission (Producer/Actor)
• Follow Me Home (Producer/Actor)
and many more
- Discussed his desire to produce films that concentrate on his Native American roots
- Discussed his commitment to Indy movies
Mads Brügger• The Red Chapel (Director)
• Fjernsyn for voksne: Den grimme ælling
(Producer)
• Danes for Bush (Director/Actor/Writer)
• Bag om Wulffmorgenthaler (Producer)
• Sporløst forsvundne danskere og flodheste
m.m. (Producer)
and many more
- Discussed the controversy surrounding the film he directed. "Red Chapel"
- Discussed his ability to get funded by the Danish government and the television network
- Discussed how our students and instructors can help him with his distribution
JEFF LIPSKY• Once More with Feeling (Director)
• Flannel Pajamas (Director/Writer)
• Childhood's End (Director/Writer)
and many more
- Jeff created independent film distribution at the time he worked with John Cassavetes and shone a light on the time when the Independent film industry was nascent
- Jeff was the co-creator of October Films which later morphed into Focus Features.
- Jeff discussed working with Mike Leigh, Jim Jarmusch
JOHN HAMBURG• I Love You, Man (Director/Writer/Producer)
• Welcome to the Captain (Director/Writer
/Producer)
• Meet the Fockers (Screenplay)
• Along Came Polly (Director/Writer)
• Zoolander (Screenplay)
and many more
- Discussed working with people like Robert DeNiro, Ben Stiller, Jennifer Aniston, and Barbara Streisand
- Discussed his alliance with the Hollywood system
- Discussed the balance act of collaboration between writer, director and producer
BILL PERSKY• Kate & Allie (Producer/Director/Writer)
• That Girl (Producer/Director/Creator)
• The Dick Van Dyke Show (Producer/Director
/Actor)
And many more.
- Discusses the reality of Sitcom Producing
- Discusses his experiences producing and writing for "The Dick Van Dyke Show"
- Discusses his creating the television shows "That Girl" and Kate and Allie"
- Creates a real time television writing room with students
DEBORA CAHN• Grey's Anatomy (Producer/Writer)
• The West Wing (Producer/Writer)
• Private Practice (Writer)
And many more.
- Discussed her entry into the world of television production and writing
- Discussed the differences between working in the industry in New York City and Los Angeles
- Discussed her experiences as a writer/producer on The West Wing and Gray's Anatomy
TED HOPE• Adventureland (Producer)
• 21 Grams (Producer)
• American Splendor (Producer)
• The Savages (Producer)
• The Devil and Daniel Johnston (Producer)
And many more.
- Discussed validity of social networking options for independent film
- Discussed Event Film models and Curation of Films and their effect on the industry
- Discussed the future of young producers
JON REISS• Bomb it (Director/Producer)
• Better Living Through Circuitry
(Director/Cinematographer)
• Cleopatra's Second Husband
(Director/Producer/Writer)
• Love Is Like That (Producer)
And many more.
- Discussed his coining the term "hybrid distribution"
- Discussed Variety's having chose him as one of the 10 Dugutal Producer/Directors to watch
- Discussed his music video work with 9 Inch Nails, The Black Crowes, and Kottonmouth Kings
SCOTT FRANKLIN• The Wrestler (Producer)
• Requiem for a Dream (Producer)
• Pi (Producer)
• Hounddog (Producer)
And many more.
- Discussed working so closely with Darren Oranofsky
- Discussed his love for and the difficulties had when making "Hounddog" with Dakota Fanning
- Discussed the very limited funds he and Oranofsky work with and how from that they make Oscar and Golden Globe worthy films
JEAN-LOUIS LIVI• Une exécution ordinaire
aka An Ordinary Execution (Producer)
• Mademoiselle Chambon (Co-producer)
• Je suis heureux que ma mère soit vivante
aka I'm Glad that My Mother Is Alive (Producer)
• Les herbes folles
aka Wild Grass (Producer)
• Un homme et son chien
aka A Man and His Dog (Producer)
And many more.
- Discussed what he calls the poetry of Producing
- Discussed being an auteur driven
- Discussed working with actors such as Gerard Depardieu, filmmakers like Wim Wenders, and Jacques Audiard
