Producing a Short Film (London)
How to successfully produce a short film from script to screen and beyond
Sat 9th October 2010 and Sun 10th October 2010 | 10:30 – 16:30
London
- Producing a Short Film (London)
Stock Available: 12
Workshop Objectives
This course will teach the participant to put together a short film from the idea to delivery, through all the aspects of short film production process from development to financing to shooting to distribution.
Who Should Attend
Anyone who is thinking of producing a short film – short filmmakers (writers/directors/producers) who are seeking to make a more ambitious short film. It is also good for writer/director/producer teams.
Workshop Overview
This course is designed to take you through the process of a production a short film, from script to screen, whilst avoiding the pitfalls. Areas covered will include:
Development
- What does a producer/writer/director do during the development process?
- How to get a good script?
- Where to find writers
Budgeting and scheduling
- How to budget and schedule your film – what to consider.
- How much it will cost?
- How long will it take?
- How to make it work on the budget you have got.
Packaging
- How to get the right team together that will make the best film and attract finance.
- What do funders look for?
Fund Raising
- Where and How?
- Film Funds – production and completion
- Alternative sources of finance
- Show me the money!!!
Pre-production
- What crew does what?
- Casting?
- Locations?
- How to plan your time?
- Which format to use?
- Key contracts
- Pre-production paperwork
- Planning your shots
- Making the most of your resources
Production
- How to survive the shoot
- Production paperwork
Post-production and Delivery
- Which route to go – digital, film, a mixture of both
- What you need to deliver
Marketing and Distribution
- How to get you films seen
- Film Festivals, broadcast, sales agents, airlines, internet and theatrical distribution.
- Publicity pack
What next?
- What do you want your short film to do for you?
A CD-Rom will be given to each student with handouts including sample agreements, project outlines, production paperwork templates etc; a book and useful websites list.
Tutors Biography
Rebecca Knapp is a BAFTA nominated and award-winning film and television producer, who has lecturing in film and television production for the past seven years.
What people are saying
“Excellent. Comprehensive and well run. Thank you very much!”
“Very useful, wish I’d done it years ago.”
“Brilliant mixture of rich content, relevant and often very funny anecdotes. Becky is a fantastic teacher.”
“Great weekend, very informative and has given me a great deal of confidence moving forward. Recommended!”
Suggested other courses
International Co-production – link to this course
Producing Base – link to this course
Film and Television Contracts – link to this course
Setting Up and Running a Production Company – link to this course
Budgeting and Scheduling – link to this course
Line Producing & Production Mangement Base - link to this course
Pitching & Packaging – link to this course
Producing a Short Film – £235
Dates: Sat 9th October 2010 and Sun 10th October 2010 | 10:30 – 16:30
Location: London
Stock Available: 12
Bursaries
All UK applicants may be eligible to apply for a Skillset bursary for all Vision courses.
Please go to http://www.skillset.org/funding/ for more information.
All Scottish applicants may be eligible to apply for a Skillset bursary for all Vision courses.
Please go to http://www.skillset.org/uk/scotland/trainingfund/ for more information.
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