DIY Producing class February 23rd, 2010
I’ll be leading a two-part class on production at the Winnipeg Film Group over the next two Saturdays. There will be plenty of time given to answer specific questions about people’s current and upcoming projects. Hope to see you there!
Class 1 – PRODUCTION PLANNING AND BUDGETING
Saturday February 27 | 1 – 5 pm
You have a great script and want to turn it into a film, but you’re not really sure what steps you need to take to get there. To have a smooth shoot and get all the footage you want and need, good planning is essential!
We’ll look at how certain key decisions will determine your path from paper to screening. We’ll take a sample script and break it down to learn how to figure out how many locations you have, number of days of shooting required, and how to make a production schedule, shot list and call sheet. We’ll also review the roles of key crew.
Learn how to estimate what your costs are going to be for equipment, crew, actors, film/video stock, and post-production. See why a production schedule comes in handy here, and how to make a realistic budget to use in funding applications.
Class 2 – FUNDING, MARKETING & DISTRIBUTION
Saturday March 6 | 1 – 5 pm
If you’d rather not pay for your film solely out of your own pocket, you should be applying for funding. There are several great sources of funding for made-in-Manitoba films. Learn what kind of projects qualify for which funding, when and how to apply for each, and how to make your application as strong as possible. Bonus: learn how to get funding to get more training!
We’ll also look at what happens after the film is made: how to apply to festivals, the role of a distributor, potential television broadcasters, online marketing and broadcasting, and how to create professional marketing materials to get people excited about seeing your film.
- Dates: Sat Feb 27 & Sat Mar 6 (1PM – 5PM)
- Fee: $125/mem | $155/non
- Instructor: Polly Washburn
For more information on workshops, please contact the Training & Outreach Programs Coordinator at 925-3450 or darcy@winnipegfilmgroup.com
