Director's Workshop: Best Practices in Directing - $250

Beyond the technology of filmmaking, a good director is a good leader, inspiring the best from his or her actors; a good project manager, keeping things moving on the set to fulfill the vision for a film; managing the crew to create the images he wants; and multitasking in a bustling and hurried environment on set.  A director is in charge of everything that happens on set, before and after they call "Action!"

A Director works hand in hand with his producer during pro-production and in post. Learn how this collaboration is crucial to the success of your film. 

Inspiring actors to bring a screenplay to life is the central job of a director. Learn everything involved in coaching, coaxing, and sometimes begging your actors to give you the performance you need. 

Learn the secrets of managing a set well, so the production goes smoothly, and you achieve your goal, to capture the scenes you need each day, creating the raw material you need in the edit suite.

A line Producer is the second most important person on the set.  They help keep everything moving on the set, from the minor to the most crucial aspects of production.  They are a good project manager, taking as much work off the shoulders of the director as possible. Good communication is essential between the director and the line producer. They can save a film from turning into a disaster.

Lighting and sound are essential technical elements on any set. Learn how to work with your sound and lighting crew to ensure you produce the images and sounds you need to fulfill your vision as the director.