FILM-671A: Advanced Film Production

In Advanced Film Production, students will direct a script completed in Advanced Film Development. Instructor script approval is required before pre-production begins. The course is designed to cover the full directorial process from pre-production to delivery. Once students finalize the script completed in Advanced Film Production, they prepare for and complete a PRACTICE SHOOT using classmates or friends as actors in comparable locations to be filmed and edited, then screened with instructor. This is an invaluable process that allows students to work out shots, explore directorial approaches, shooting styles and ways to cover each scene. Classic film coverage of scenes is required (no long single shots with ping pong pans, etc.) After the Practice Shoot is completed and screened, the student moves into Pre-Production mode. Location scouts, casting, shot lists, production design, etc. are discussed as students prep the FINAL SHOOT. Students will edit their own films. It is recommended that students hire a professional sound recordist for their final shoot. Directors may not appear in their own films. Students are required to use DPs who are currently enrolled at Art Center. Films to be no longer than 10 minutes. After shoots are wrapped, Directors will create a First Cut to show Instructor. Notes to be given. Pick-up shots if possible. Director will then create a Second Cut to show Instructor. Then a Final Cut including Post Production- score, color correction, titles and credits. Student production company credits, logos, etc. are not permitted. 'A Film By' credit is generally prohibited in the film industry. Simple credits in this class are "WRITTEN and DIRECTED by.." Final films are screened for the class Week 14..