Filmmaking: Write, Direct And Distribute Your Feature Film
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This course includes lifetime access so you can complete the course at your own speed.
This course will guide you in making an independent feature length movie, with information on how you can write and widely distribute your film.
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- Unlimited and lifetime access to the course
- Learn the course at your own pace
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Description
This is an all-encompassing guide for making an independent feature length movie.
By the end of this course you will have the information you need to successfully make a feature film that you can distribute around the globe to be seen by possibly millions of people.
I'm sharing with you my experience as a veteran screenwriter, director, producer and editor of 9 feature films. Normally film students pay a lot of money to learn this information at universities, and often all they really learn is cinema theory. These videos tell you what you need to do and how to do it to make your movie.
This course covers:
- the basics of screenwriting
- turning your screenplay into a shooting script
- organizing and scheduling your film shoot
- tips on saving money
- calculating your budget
- fundraising
- contracts you'll need with cast and crew*
- basic tips for filming, lighting and recording audio
- basic film editing instruction and concepts, along with tips to make the editing easier
- tips for finishing the film to give it the professional look
- thorough review of distribution options for your movie
- and tons and tons of details about all the steps in between
The videos include lectures, demonstrations and examples illustrating the information I'm sharing. This course also includes sample spreadsheets, sample contracts, and a list of additional resources. You will get all the forms and resources I use to make a movie.
I LOVE filmmaking. I LIVE to make movies. If you have a story you want to tell, this course gives you the tools to do it. I'm not a lawyer. These sample contracts are not legal advice.
What are the requirements?
- You need to have access to a computer with basic writing software.
- You will need access to an HD camera. (You could even use your cell phone.)
- You will need to download video editing software to your computer.
What will I learn?
- Write a screenplay
- Schedule and organize the entire film production
- Raise funds to pay for making the movie
- Find the cast, locations, costumes and props
- Film the movie using lighting and camera angles that tell the story
- Understand the basics of film editing
- Choose the right distribution options for releasing the movie
Who is the target audience?
- Anyone with a burning desire to make movies.
Filmmaking: Write, Direct And Distribute Your Feature Filmwill cover the following topics:
Section 1 - The Big Picture
- Introduction
- Your Story
- Telling Stories On Film
- Targeting Your Audience
- What Distributors Think
- Studio Politics
Section 2 - The Screenplay
- Writing Your Screenplay Introduction
- Story Outline
- Script Formulas
- Listen To Your Audience
- Writing A Script You Can Film
- Where Your Movie Will Play
- Testing The Water
- Find Your Script Locations
- Film in Your Backlot
- Working With Children
- Working With Animals
- Brands And Logos
- Finalize Your Script
- Title Your Movie To Sell
- Test Your Script
- Script Format
- Make Two Script Versions
Section 3 - Pre-Production: Part 1
- Pre-Production: Part 1
- Building Your Team
- Create A Contact Sheet
- Set the Date
- Script Dictates Shooting Style
- Guerilla Filmmaking
- Stay Off The Tracks
Section 4 - Budget And Fundraising
- Budget Overview
- Planning Your Film Budget
- Crew Roles
- Food
- Insurance
- Make-Up
- Props
- Costumes
- Stipends And Deferred Pay
- SAG/AFTRA Contracts
- Music
- Scheduling Your Shoot
- Revise Your Budget
- Traditional Film Funding
- Crowdfunding
Section 5 - Advanced Publicity
- Marketing Options
- Create A Studio Website
- Blogging
- How To Get On IMDb
- Social Media Management
- YouTube
- Radio And Podcast Interviews
Section 6 - Pre-Production: Part 2
- The Final Steps Before You Film
- Effective Casting Announcements
- Auditioning Actors
- Notifying Actors
- Atmosphere Actors
- Creating Daily Call Sheets
- Contracts And Memo Deals
- Cast Rehearsal
- Distribution Considerations
- Planning Meals
- Storyboards / Shot LIsts
Section 7 - Production
- How To Run Your Film Set
- Keep The Set Closed
- You As Cinematographer
- Setting Your Lights
- Trying To Look Important
- Filming Behind The Scenes
- Still Photos For Movie Posters
- Getting Enough Coverage
- Recording Audio On Set
- Post Production Starts In Production
- Watching Dailies
Section 8 - Post Production
- Overview Of The Editing Process
- Organizing Your Footage
- Editing Tips
- Review The Rough Cut
- Color Correction
- Titles And Graphics
- ADR – Automatic Dialogue Replacement
- Sound Mix And Music
Section 9 - Distribution
- Distribution Overview And Marketing
- Traditional Distribution
- Hybrid Distribution
- Film Festival Circuit
- Foreign Distribution
- Aggregators
- Authoring Your DVD
- Google Alerts
- Navigating Critics And Criticism
- Life As A Filmmaker
Who is this course for?
This course is designed for those who want to know how to produce their own feature film.
Requirements
- HD camera
- Any video editing software
Career path
This course is recommended for those who want to be movie producers, writers and directors.
Questions and answers
Do i get any diploma after finishing this corse ?
Answer:Hi Ana, yes! The certificate of completion is automatically generated once you've completed the course
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