In New York Film Academy's intensive, hands-on 4-Week Producing Workshop, students will explore the entire spectrum of the work of a film or television producer. A complete overview of production fundamentals includes a detailed introduction to the creative producing process, the creation of a film package, story and script analysis, an introduction to production management (including industry-standard Movie Magic scheduling and budgeting software), camera, lighting, and sound classes, the Avid editing system, as well as topics in pitching, entertainment law, and case studies.
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 final pitch to fellow students and producing faculty.
Film Finance/Distribution
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.
For New York City: Aug 1, 2022 - Aug 27, 2022 Sep 12, 2022 - Oct 8, 2022 Oct 10, 2022 - Nov 5, 2022 Jan 9, 2023 - Feb 4, 2023 Feb 6, 2023 - Mar 4, 2023 Mar 6, 2023 - Apr 1, 2023 Apr 3, 2023 - Apr 29, 2023 May 8, 2023 - Jun 6, 2023 Jun 5, 2023 - Jul 1, 2023 Jul 3, 2023 - Jul 29, 2023 Aug 7, 2023 - Sep 2, 2023 Sep 11, 2023 - Dec 2, 2023 Oct 9, 2023 - Oct 28, 2023
For Los Angeles: Sep 12, 2022 - Oct 8, 2022 Oct 10, 2022 - Nov 5, 2022 Jan 9, 2023 - Feb 4, 2023 Feb 6, 2023 - Mar 4, 2023 Mar 6, 2023 - Apr 1, 2023 Apr 3, 2023 - Apr 29, 2023 May 8, 2023 - Jun 6, 2023 Jun 5, 2023 - Jul 1, 2023 Jul 3, 2023 - Jul 29, 2023 Aug 7, 2023 - Sep 2, 2023 Sep 11, 2023 - Dec 2, 2023 Oct 9, 2023 - Oct 28, 2023
For South Beach Florida: Jul 10, 2023 - Aug 5, 2023
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