Opening
Module 1: Introduction to Feature Filmmaking
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Why Your First Feature Film Is So Important… But Not Really (13:08)
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There Are No Hard Rules — Embrace the Chaos and Create (4:36)
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Guard Your Circle — Protecting Your Energy While Making Your Film (2:21)
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Why I Don’t Recommend Making a Short Film (4:39)
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Should You Go to Film School? My Honest Take (4:48)
Module 2: Concept Development and Screenwriting
Module 3: Pitch Decks
Module 4: Financing
Module 5: SCHEDULING & BUDGETING
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Scheduling and Budgeting: The Backbone of Your Feature Film (5:40)
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Back Into the Budget: Building from Your Target Number (5:01)
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The Fastest Way to Save Money in Pre-Production (1:45)
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The Art of Negotiating... Everything (13:07)
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DOWNLOAD: Sample Movie Magic Budget
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DOWNLOAD: Sample Excel Budget
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DOWNLOAD: Sample Drawdown Schedule
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DOWNLOAD: Sample Script Clearance Report
Module 6: Casting
Module 7: Locations
Module 8: Crewing Up
Module 9: Production Management
Module 10: Directing
Module 11: Cinematography
Module 12: Sound and Music
Module 13: Post-Production and Editing
Module 14: Virtual Production and AI Integration
Module 15: Film Distribution and Markets
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Understanding the Modern Film Festival Landscape (21:16)
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DCPs: Getting Your Film Theater-Ready (8:20)
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Understanding Distribution: Navigating the Business Side of Selling Your Film (18:59)
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DOWNLOAD: Sample Distribution Contract
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Navigating Film Markets: Building Relationships That Matter (3:27)
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How to Hack AFM (or Any Industry Event) Without a Badge: The Power of Strategic Party-Throwing (2:54)
Module 16: Marketing
Module 17: Career Building and Networking
