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Film & TV · MS elective · 3 credit hours · 16 sessions

Producing for Film & Television

The Producer is the CEO of a film production. This course demystifies the business and logistical side of the industry, bridging the gap between creative vision and financial reality. Students will learn the entire lifecycle of a project—from acquiring rights and developing a script to budgeting, scheduling, managing a crew, and securing final distribution.

§ 01 By the end you can
  1. Differentiate between Producer roles: Executive, Line, and Creative Producer
  2. Create industry-standard budgets and schedules (using Movie Magic or Excel)
  3. Master the legalities: Option Agreements, Talent Releases, and Insurance
  4. Manage physical production: Call sheets, daily reports, and safety
  5. Develop a Pitch Deck and distribution strategy for feature or series projects
§ 02 Sixteen sessions

The whole semester.

  1. 01The Producer's Role: Creative vs. Logistical
  2. 02Development: Finding Material & IP Rights
  3. 03The Screenplay: Script Breakdown
  4. 04Scheduling: Stripboards & Days out of Days
  5. 05Budgeting I: Above the Line (Cast/Director)
  6. 06Budgeting II: Below the Line (Crew/Gear)
  7. 07Financing: Equity, Grants, & Tax Credits
  8. 08 · MidtermMidterm Examination
  9. 09The Production Office: Coordination
  10. 10On-Set Management: Safety & Unions
  11. 11Managing the Budget: Cash Flow & Variance
  12. 12Post-Production Supervision
  13. 13Music Rights & Archival Clearances
  14. 14Marketing & PR Strategy
  15. 15Distribution: Theatrical vs. Streaming
  16. 16Final Project: The Production Bible

Midterm around session 8. Final project briefed at session 8 or 9 and developed in stages until the juries.

§ 03 Final project

Final Project: The Production Bible

How it’s judged

Recommended reading
  1. The Producer's Business Handbook by John J. Lee Jr.
  2. Shooting to Kill by Christine Vachon
  3. Film Production Management by Bastian Cleve
  4. The Complete Film Production Handbook by Eve Light Honthaner
  5. Producing for TV and New Media by Cathrine Kellison
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