The Industry: A Crash Course (On Demand)

Beginner Course

This is an On Demand course. On Demand courses allow you to watch pre-recorded lectures at your own pace, with curated resources and other materials to support your work. You can begin taking this course at any time.


In order to serve more of the Sundance Collab community, we developed this On Demand course from existing live online course content. By doing so, we are able to offer The Industry: A Crash Course (On Demand) at a price that allows more people to benefit from the course content. 


How do you step into an industry with no clear entry points? How do you build relationships without feeling like you're imposing? Can you balance the creative spirit of an artist with the strategic mindset of a businessperson?


If you’ve ever felt lost, overwhelmed, or unsure of your next move, this On Demand course is your roadmap, and by the end, it will equip you with the tools, strategies, and confidence to take charge of your career.


No matter where you are in your journey, The Industry: A Crash Course will help you take the next step with clarity and purpose.


In this course, you will:

  • learn how to present yourself professionally and make lasting impressions
  • develop a career business plan tailored to your goals
  • explore ways to sustain yourself as an artist
  • master the art of telling your personal story
  • understand the different types of industry meetings
  • boost your networking skills
  • discover what goes into a strong portfolio
  • learn how to navigate the roles of agents, managers and lawyers
  • gain confidence in how to follow up and keep doors open

Course outline:

  • Module 1: Developing a Career Business Plan
  • Module 2: Film and TV Structures
  • Module 3: Presenting Yourself Professionally
  • Module 4: Identifying and Nurturing Your Community
  • Module 5: Putting Together Your Portfolio
  • Module 6: What’s Going On In The Industry?
  • Module 7: Finalizing Your Career Business Plan
  • Module 8: Sustaining Yourself as an Artist While Preserving Your Art


View the Outline tab for more details on the course.


All course videos are closed-captioned. For other accommodations and support services, please email us at accessibility@sundance.org.