The Self-Sufficient Filmmaker
The Self-Sufficient Filmmaker
Class Description
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
1Tanner Hall & Truth About Emmanual2Screenwriting - Where to Find Your Inspiration
3How to Outline & Write Your Script
4Putting Together Your Creative Package
5How to Get Your Project Off the Ground
6Getting Your Foot in the Door
7What To Do When You're There
8Students Pitch Their Films
9Preproduction - Working with Your Cinematographer*
10Pre-production - 3 Scene Studies
11Preproduction - Working with Your Production Designer
12Preproduction - Other Department Heads
13Preproduction - Casting
14Working with Actors - Rehearsals & Blocking
15Beyond the Set - Festivals, Sales, & Premiers
16Working with Actors - Rehearsals & Blocking
17Beyond the Set - Festivals, Sales, & Premiers