This is an intensive weekend course which provides an overview to film production. The course is for anyone who wishes to make short or feature film projects. The course is delivered as talks supported with relevant production documentation and opportunity for discussion.

DEVELOPMENT: The Concept, The Proposal, The Script, Budgeting, Producer-Director-Writer, Talent, Finance

PLANNING: Production Office & Paperwork, Scheduling, Facility Companies and Deal-making, Casting, Rehearsals, Storyboards, The team and their lines of communication.

SHOOTING: Film & Tape, Camera, Lighting and Sound Eqpt., Location & Studio, Directing, The Craft of Acting.

FINISHING: Post-production Routes/Processes, The Craft of Editing, Music (The Composer, The Score and licensing tracks), The Lab, Optical & Digital Effects, Telecine, Tracklaying, The Mix and Grading.

DISTRIBUTION: Festivals, Publicity & PR, Recoupment.

NB. This is not a practical course.