Film School Crash Course for Writers with Dov Simens

Description

Specifically presented for The Writers Store's busy clientele and at a deeply discounted price is this 2-evening course, whose graduates (Quentin Tarantino, Will Smith, Damon Wayans, Baz Luhrman, Guy Ritchie, Damon Wayans, etc) have Written, Produced, Directed or Starred in Feature Films that have grossed over $8,000,000,000 (Yes, Billion!) at the Box Office.

The more a writer knows about Hollywood, Financing, Filmmaking & Dealmaking the better the chances of success. And, there is absolutely no need to spend $20,000-$250,000 at a ridiculously expensive 1-4 year theory laden Film Program when Mr. Simens, who is credited with launching 1000s of Film Careers, will give you all the practical info you need in only two evenings for only $59.00

PART I: DIRECT, BUDGET, SCHEDULE & WRITE:

The first evening he teaches Independent Filmmaking A-Z. You will quickly learn how to take the idea in your head, Write & Register a Treatment, Secure your Screenplay, Budget it properly, Plan a logical Shooting Schedule, Hire your Crew, Work with Writers, Directors & Actors Guilds with Low-Budget Agreements, Cast Actors, Direct Camera & Crew and oversee Post-Production from First Edit to Final Answer Print. From beginning-to-end you will know how to make your first independent low-budget feature film in one evening.

TOPICS COVERED:

- Low-Budget Agreements
- Budgeting & Scheduling
- 1-, 2- & 3-Week Shoots
- $10,000-$1,000,000 Features
- Directing Formula & Casting
- Writing No-Budget Scripts
- Plus much much more

PART II: FINANCE, DISTRIBUTE, MARKET & PROFIT:

Mr. Simens quickly demystifies the Hollywood system so that you understand the nuts-and-bolts of Marketing, Financing and Distributing your first Independent Feature. Learn how to create a Festival Route, discover what Sundance & Cannes actually cost, learn how to attract Acquisition Executives & be discovered, Hire a Producers Rep & Secure a Distributor, Negotiate Deal Memo Points and maximize revenues from the Theatrical, Cable, DVD, On-Demand, PPV, Foreign, Broadcasting industries. Now learn how to Finance your first feature film.

TOPICS COVERED:

- Festival Route & Costs
- Distributors & Deals
- Independent Financing
- Private Placements & LLC
- 7 Major Revenue Sources
- 35 Pre-Sells & Tax Incentives
- Plus much much more

NIGHT 1: Direct, Budget, Schedule & Write
Tuesday, August 18th 6-8PM - $39

NIGHT 2: Finance, Distribute, Market & Profit
Tuesday, August 25th 6-8PM - $39

BOTH NIGHTS: (Aug 18 & 25) - $59

Discussion

Be the first to start a topic of discussion.