Producing Foundation

PRODUCING FOUNDATION

6 days, full time
Hours: 10:00 – 17:00

Are you a short filmmaker looking to produce and possibly direct or write your first feature or a more ambitious short film? If so, this is the course for you.
You learn how to take a film project from start to finish. This includes: how to source a good script and work with a script editor; hiring key crew and talent; getting to grips with all contracts and production forms; and the processes involved in setting up a limited liability production company. You learn what is important to include when packaging your film for finance and development and how to plan the shoot in the most cost-effective way. Successful film producing is also about managing relations, expectations and the money.
This course aims to build on these skills so that you can get through the shoot and beyond – without pulling your hair out. There are lectures by guest speakers who are experts in their own fields. This course is very useful for production teams who are about to work more closely on a bigger-budget project.

KEY FEATURES

• Gain an intensive overview of producing and the film & TV industry, including paperwork, talent and budgets
• Learn about pitching projects to financiers, commissioning editors and talent
• Analyse how to plan a shoot, schedule and budget a feature film and develop strategies for recoupment and raising finance
• Learn how to find, recruit and manage key crew members
• Explore the methods of delivery, how to find sales agents and distributors, and negotiate the deal
• Learn in an interactive environment where the tutor uses examples and case studies
• Your own projects can be used as examples in class for comparison and direct feedback
• Receive electronic copies of production templates, case studies and a booklist
• Learn in a film school environment where you can expand your contacts and collaborate with students from all courses as well as via Club Panico@LFA

 For further information email enquiry@londonfilmacademy.com or call LFA on +44 (0) 207 386 7711 to book your place with a credit/debit card.

NB. Discounted course fee for ClubPanico@LFA members: £595