H68.2008.901       2 Credits

The course is divided into two parts and structured to round out the students understanding of Production Management techniques in preparation for the third semester course ‘Producing the Short Narrative Film’, as well as equipping the student with an understanding of how film festivals function and the financing and marketing of short films. 

The knowledge and understanding of Production Management gained during the first semester, and the shooting of the student’s first short film, will be built upon and explored in greater depth.

During the semester students will shoot another short film and be required to prepare a production book which will include final marked script, AD script breakdown pages, shooting schedule, budget, cast list, crew list and location lists. 

In the later part of the semester the course provides the student with the skills to prepare the supporting materials that enhance a films ability to gain attention in festivals and ultimately in the marketplace. We will examine the preparation of key art, Video and DVD covers, press kits and other publicity for the film. Once the film has the supporting material we will develop strategies for festival submissions so that the film can gain recognition. With over 3,000 film festivals a year most films can gain festival acceptance that will enhance the profile of the film and the filmmaker.