The Self-Sufficient Filmmaker
Independent filmmakers are often called on to not only write and direct, but to produce their projects. Wearing all three “hats” can be a daunting, yet inspiring proposition. In The Self-Sufficient Filmmaker with Francesca Gregorini, you’ll learn easily-applied strategies for balancing the demands of doing all three very unique jobs.
Francesca’s work has been officially selected by the Toronto Film Festival and premiered in the US Dramatic Competition at Sundance. In this class, she’ll discuss both the advantages and challenges of producing a film you’ve written and will direct. You’ll learn:
- How to decide when its ‘right’ to produce your script and when to develop it further
- Which "hat" to wear at what time from start to finish
- Personalized paths for fundraising, production, and distribution
The Self-Sufficient Filmmaker will help you develop best practices for all aspects of indie film production and inspire you to take control of your own destiny as a filmmaker.
Lessons
Tanner Hall & Truth About EmmanualScreenwriting - Where to Find Your Inspiration
How to Outline & Write Your Script
Putting Together Your Creative Package
How to Get Your Project Off the Ground
Getting Your Foot in the Door
What To Do When You're There
Students Pitch Their Films
Preproduction - Working with Your Cinematographer*
Pre-production - 3 Scene Studies
Preproduction - Working with Your Production Designer
Preproduction - Other Department Heads
Preproduction - Casting
Working with Actors - Rehearsals & Blocking
Beyond the Set - Festivals, Sales, & Premiers
Working with Actors - Rehearsals & Blocking
Beyond the Set - Festivals, Sales, & Premiers
Reviews
- The good - Lots of helpful info about pre-production, things to consider, and working with actors. The not-so-good - Not exactly self-sufficient. If you were to cut out all the "...like...you know..." clutter, the course would probably be about 30 minutes shorter.