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Creative Producing in the Independent Age (Jan 2020)
Tuesday and Thursday on January 21st and 23rd
6:30pm to 9:30pm
In this workshop, you will gain an understanding of the creative producers process, timelines, and the many idiosyncrasies around an independent films life cycle from development through initial deliverable. Lindy Boustedt will share how, through her award- winning company First Sight Productions, she has produced 20 short films, 1 television pilot, and 3 feature films with budgets of all shapes and sizes. She will use her most recent short film, pilot, and feature film as case studies. You are encouraged to bring your own projects to the class for specific advice. This two day workshop will cover budgeting/financing/audience on day one and pre- through post-production on day two.
DAY ONE: You have a script, now what?
How much is this film going to cost? Or more importantly, how much will your audience support?
How to identify and exploit story strengths and how to see problems and minimize them.
Is this script feasible with the budget/resources you have?
Pooling your resources what do you have in the bank?
The Union/non-union questions.
Attracting the right team to make your film and identifying/attracting your audience.
How do you get the money you need? (Crowd-funding, beg/borrow/steal, credit cards)
DAY TWO: The logistics of getting your film from pre- to post-production
Remember school supplies? Your new best friends.
Breaking down your script the scheduling process.
Setting up your business bank accounts, tracking the money train.
Contracts actors, crew, locations, score/songs, SAG.
Helping your team get ready to make the film and ways to make your life less hectic. (Storyboards/shot-list, locations, gear rentals, production design, wardrobe, makeup, food, lodging, DIT, etc)
Helping the director throughout if youre the director, making sure there is someone there to help you.
Continuing to build your audience throughout the process. (website, Facebook, twitter, BTS photos/video)
Keeping the momentum going getting through post-production and preparing for release.
Experience level: All. Whether you have made a film, or are hoping to make one, this workshop is a great foundation to building a successful production.
Equipment and software: Bring a notebook or laptop to write on.
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LocationNorthwest Film Forum (View)
1515 12th Ave
Seattle, WA 98122
United States
Categories
| Minimum Age: 16 |
| Kid Friendly: No |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: No |
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