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This eight-week course will introduce participants to the fundamentals of creative producing for independent fiction films, from development to financing to budgeting and more. Participants should come prepared with a project that they plan to produce. Sessions will include presentations/discussions, interactive exercises, a case study with a renowned producer from the Sundance network, and a one-on-one mentoring session for each participant.  

Topics covered will include:

• Sourcing projects and developing a script

• Finding and assembling your creative team

• Creating pitch materials

• Developing a timeline and production plan

• Building a budget

• Options for financing

• Audience outreach

The course will run on Wednesdays 5/1-6/19/2019 from 10 AM - 12 PM PST. Class sessions will be recorded for those who are unable to attend live.