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The list below includes the offerings now available. These workshops, developed and taught by industry experts, prepare participants to work in the industry. Workshops include hands-on exercises tailored to each course. Workshops are scheduled upon request for groups or when sign up lists reach 10+ students.
The Business of Filmmaking - Workshop #1: Establishing Your Business
The Business of Filmmaking - Workshop #1: Establishing Your Business
The Business of Filmmaking - Workshop #1: Establishing Your Business
This three-part workshop series will provide filmmakers with the first steps for taking their script to the screen!
Do you have a great script that you want to get on the screen? This workshop will help you start the process. Learn how to set up your own production company/LLC, break down your script, and start your budget.
Attendees are encouraged to bring any materials for a short film, TV pilot, or feature script (doc or fiction) project that you are working on. And if you don't have a specific project, no problem – this workshop will get you ready to take to the next step!
The Business of Filmmaking -Workshop #2: Managing Your Budget
The Business of Filmmaking - Workshop #1: Establishing Your Business
The Business of Filmmaking - Workshop #1: Establishing Your Business
Now it is time to put together the detailed budget--to help with financing or to get pre-production going! It doesn't matter if you have a $5k budget or a $5m budget, the process is still the same. In this workshop, we will take a look at a few funding options, payroll and accounting setup, and let's not forget about insurance! We'll also discuss options for the Utah Motion Picture Incentive Fund. Attendees are encouraged (but not required) to bring a draft of a budget for your short film, TV pilot, or feature script (doc or fiction) project.
The Business of Filmmaking -Workshop #3: Preparing for Production
The Business of Filmmaking - Workshop #1: Establishing Your Business
The Business of Filmmaking -Workshop #3: Preparing for Production
Your project is greenlit – congratulations! In this workshop, learn the next steps from finalizing your script and the production budget to hiring your crew and cast. We will also talk about location scouting, getting estimates from equipment vendors, and setting up union and crew contracts. We will also talk about how to organize your project using file sharing tools. These discussions will help ensure that you have a strong infrastructure to make your project a success. Attendees are encouraged (but not required) to bring the script and budget for your short film, TV pilot, or feature script (doc or fiction) project.
PRODUCTION ASSISTANT TRAINING WORKSHOP
PRODUCTION ASSISTANT TRAINING WORKSHOP
The Business of Filmmaking -Workshop #3: Preparing for Production
If you are new to the industry or if you need an on-set refresher, the Production Assistant Training Program is a great way to learn more about working on Utah film, television, and commercial sets. Developed with the Utah Film Commission, the course is taught by experienced 1st ADs and production experts. After completing this class, students will have the option of completing the full certification which includes a listing in the Utah Film Commission Directory. Course length: 4 hours
Production assistant training classes will be scheduled in the fall. Click below to get on the waiting list and be notified of the next class.
ACCOUNTING FOR NON-ACCOUNTANTS
PRODUCTION ASSISTANT TRAINING WORKSHOP
ACCOUNTING FOR NON-ACCOUNTANTS
Believe it or not, you really need to know accounting processes to work in tv and film production! This course is for first time production managers, supervisors, department heads, office staff and anyone who is interested in working in production accounting. This class reviews in detail the basic accounting procedures that everyone who works in TV and Film production should understand. Topics include: Purchase Orders, Invoices, Vendors, and Petty Cash/P-Cards. Course length: 2 hours.
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR WORKSHOP
PRODUCTION ASSISTANT TRAINING WORKSHOP
ACCOUNTING FOR NON-ACCOUNTANTS
The Assistant Director (AD) handles the logistics of running a set. They are the liaison between the director and the rest of the crew. They create and manage the shooting schedule and disseminate information to the crew. This class will focus on what an assistant director is, what they do and what characteristics make a good assistant director. You should be great at multi-tasking and communicating, and have stellar organization skills. Course length: 3 hours
BUDGETING BASICS
BUDGETING BASICS
BUDGETING BASICS
Before you can even start looking for locations or cast your first actor, you need a budget! Regardless of your experience in finance or accounting, this course will guide you through the steps for creating a budget for your next project. We will review budgeting terminology as well as go through a budget checklist for your project—students should bring a script breakdown if they have one. We will drill down into specific above-the-line and below-the-line budgeting elements using a budget template but will also discuss budgeting software options. At the end of this course, you should know how to structure a budget and develop line items. Course length: 3 hours.
BUDGET WORKSHOP
BUDGETING BASICS
BUDGETING BASICS
Do you want to take your budget further from beginning to end? This course takes everything you learned in Budgeting Basics and dives into more details. You will create a breakdown and high level schedule from your script then using the budget software of your choice, complete a first draft of your budget. Industry experts will review your budget and provide one-on-one feedback as time permits. Course length: 3 hours.
This is an add-on to Budgeting Basics and can be conducted on the same day or a separate day.
CAMERA WORKSHOP
BUDGETING BASICS
GRIP & ELECTRIC WORKSHOP
Come learn the mysteries of the camera department from cinematographer to loader! This workshop will concentrate on responsibilities of each position in the camera department. Learn terminology, how to pack your tool belt, basic camera set up, film set protocol and key networking tips. This course will be held at a camera house for hands-on experience. Course length: 4 hours
An option for a two-part workshop includes
a hands-on experience where you will learn how to prep a camera which will prepare you for a position as a 2nd Assistant Camera.
Course length: 4 hours
GRIP & ELECTRIC WORKSHOP
SET DECORATION & PROPS WORKSHOP
GRIP & ELECTRIC WORKSHOP
With many moving pieces, the grip and electric departments have key relationships with the Director, DP and AD's. They are responsible for shaping the light (grip) and setting the lights (electric). In this workshop, learn key terminology and get hands-on experience, from industry professionals, with the equipment, camera movement, and setting lights.
This two-day workshop, taught by industry experts, is hands-on and when scheduled will be held at a local equipment house.
SET DECORATION & PROPS WORKSHOP
SET DECORATION & PROPS WORKSHOP
SET DECORATION & PROPS WORKSHOP
The Art Department for any TV show or feature film is sometimes one of the largest on a crew--from production design to construction to graphics. This workshop focuses on set decoration, set dressers and props. Learn why these positions are so important to the overall look and how they work with the Production Designer and Director to bring their visions to screen. Course length: 4 hours
SOUND WORKSHOP
SET DECORATION & PROPS WORKSHOP
SET DECORATION & PROPS WORKSHOP
As we all know, sound is integral to the on screen experience. In this workshop you will learn about the key positions within the department and the basic sound equipment. You will also learn how to properly mic an actor, how to deal with "outside" noise, and the key department relationships like camera and the script supervisor. Course length: 3 hours
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These programs are made possible by
a grant from the Utah Film Commission
