Film Production Workshop Agenda

(Utilizing the Feature Film Prizzi's Honor as the Format)

Day 1 thru Day 3

On the Set of Riders of the Purple Sage
Producer
Location scouting for
"Riders of the Purple Sage"
  • Course Introduction
  • Define & Explore the Roles & Responsibilities of the:
  • Cast Deals
  • 2nd Unit Shooting
  • Line & Breakdown Screenplay Demonstration
  • Actual Screenplay Breakdown Exercises
  • Create Shooting Schedule (Film Scheduling Software)
    • Discuss All Factors Considered To Create The Schedule
  • Scouting of Interior & Exterior Locations
    • Local & Distant Location Issues
  • Walk through the Production Board
  • Cover Production Paperwork including
    • Call Sheet
    • Production Report
    • One Line Schedule
    • Day-Out-Of-Days
  • Budgeting Process (Film Budgeting Software)
    • Line-By-Line Exploration
    • Define Crew Roles
    • Negotiating Techniques: Actors, Crew, Vendors, Unions,
      Agents, etc.
    • Union Rules (WGA/ DGA/ SAG/ IA/ Teamsters)
    • Insurance Formulas
    • Equipment: Camera/ Grip/Electric/ Set Design & Construction
  • Global Film Production:
    • Crossfire Trail (Filmed in Canada)
    • Brush With Fate (Filmed in Holland)

There will be a 1 hour lunch break each day.

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