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Producing workshop, 7 days, June 29 – July 6, 2006, Kiev

Teacher: Larry Kostroff

DAY ONE/ DAY TWO (June 29-30 )
   

INTRODUCTION:

Who am I? Who are you?
Overview of course
Brief history of motion picture production in the United States
The changing roles of the Producer
   

THE DEVELOPMENT PHASE:

 The Property
Identifying the Audience
Attachments – Director, Cast, Composer
Script Breakdown
Estimating Cost
Legal/Accounting
The Pitch
Completion Bond
Funding—Equity, Loans, Pre-Sales, Interest Bearing Escrow Accounts, Cash Flow Projections
Marketing Strategy
Publicity
Handouts
Assignments
Q&A
   

DAY THREE (July 1)
 

PRE-PRODUCTION:

Building the Company
The Production Office
Early Hires —
Production Coordinator
Production Designer
Location Manager
Casting Director
1st Assistant Director
Script Supervisor
Transportation Coordinator
Later Hires —
Editor             
Construction Coordinator
Set Dresser/Swing Gang
Property Master
Wardrobe Designer
Special Effects Coordinator
Stunt Coordinator
Gaffer
Key Grip
Sound Mixer
Medical
Security
Tasks—Script Timing
Set Construction
Wardrobe Preparation
Pre-Rigging
Location Survey
Insurance
Shooting Schedule
Final Budget Approval
Final Production Meeting
Negotiating Equipment, Catering Deals
Handouts
Assignments
Q&A
   
DAY FOUR (July 2) - Day off
   
DAY FIVE (July 3) – continuation of Day Three Workshop (PRE-PRODUCTION)
   

DAY SIX/SEVEN (July  4-5)
   

PRODUCTION:

 Call Sheets/Production Reports
Day/Night Filming
Children & Animals
Set Operations
Pre-Rig /Strike
Cover Sets
Turnaround Time
Meal Breaks
Union/Non-Union
Special Effects/Stunts
Dailies
Cost Reports
Safety
Handouts
Assignments
Q&A
   

DAY EIGHT (July 6)
   

POST PRODUCTION:

 Editorial
Digital Completion
ADR
Foley
Music
Electronic Effects
Sound Effects
Previews
Festivals
Distribution
Exhibition
Careers in the Industry
Q&A