The Fundamentals of Film Production

The objective of "The Fundamentals of Film Production" course is to provide an introduction to the basic aspects of filmmaking from a production perspective, namely:

  • Provide an insight into film production;
  • help to understand the skills and tasks of a producer, as well as familiarize one with the hierarchy of producers in film production;
  • Describe how to lead an idea to the production level and introduce modern financing options, including the film's investment package;
  • Introduce the stages and components of production directly related to the producer's work;
  • Highlight some of the nuances and international standards involved in filmmaking under modern conditions.

Course Outcome

At the end of the course, you will have a clear understanding of what tasks, roles and skills a producer has in modern film production. You will also be able to determine whether the role of a producer is right for you, and if so, where to begin your career. In addition to the practical lifehacks and tips for future producers, this course contains useful information for filmmakers who would like to broaden their vision of production tasks. This will allow you to properly build professional relationships with potential producers of your projects.

Course format

The course includes 3 modules and is designed for 2 weeks of training. The weekly workload is 2-3 hours, depending on the complexity of the module and the amount of independent work. Modules consist of video lectures of up to 13 minutes, text lecture notes, self-study assignments, and a final test.

The course is developed as part of the Go Viral Project. It is is a project sponsored by the US State Department, supported by the US Diplomatic Missions in Central Asia and implemented by the Institute for War and Peace Reporting (IWPR) in Central Asia. Go Viral empowers people to invent, create, promote their content, inform, engage, and successfully interact with global audiences through social media and new platforms using new technologies.

 
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What will you learn?

What is film production?
What types of producers exist in the hierarchy of filmmaking?
What are the tasks, functions and skills of a producer in modern film production?
Modern standards in the film industry
What should be avoided in production?
Investment package and film budgeting

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