“Script-to-Screen” is designed to help new or first time filmmakers bolster their understanding of each critical stage of a film’s life cycle prior to distribution, and to create an opportunity for people interested in making films to consult with someone in the business.
The course is a total of six (6) hours and is broken up into sections taught over four (4) weeks via Skype. Each section is taught with a strong emphasis on business strategy and producing.
SECTION 1: DEVELOPMENT – 1.5hr
- Scripting & previsualization methods
- Building a solid production plan
- Creating & maintaining a chain of title / development deal basics
- Financing strategies
- Improving your pitch
SECTION 2: PRE-PRODUCTION & PRODUCTION – 3hr
- Building a production schedule
- Building a production budget
- Hiring & employing crew
- Tools for effectively capturing your vision / tech overview
- Common mistakes new filmmakers make & how to avoid them
SECTION 3: POST-PRODUCTION – 1.5hr
- Setting up an organized, secure pipeline for post-production
- Editing & finishing basics
- Overview of industry standard deliverables
- Distribution basics