CORE CURRICULUM

CORE #1: Writing for the Screen
* Cinematic Storytelling: The Foundation of Filmmaking
* Choosing a Narrative Structure
* The Mechanics of Moving a Story
* Techniques for Building Strong Characters

CORE #2: Directing / The Director's Task
* What is Your Film About?
* Getting to the Heart of Your Idea
* Thinking Cinematically
* Shot Selection and Camera Placement
* Choosing the Right Lens
* Light as Expression
* Staging a Scene
* Moving the Camera
* Working with Actors

CORE #3: Producing / Production Producing
* The Role of the Producer: From Conception to Shoot to Distribution
* The Legal Aspects of FilmmakingProduction
* The Art of Motion Picture Photography
* Lighting, Exposure, and Film Stocks
* The Gear: Cameras, Tripods, Lighting Equipment
* The Art of Motion Picture Sound

CORE #4: Post-Production / Finishing Your Film
* Montage: The Art of Editing
* Working with Music and Sound Effects
* What's Next? Breaking In
* Building Your Professional Film Portfolio
* Finding Work on Crews, in Production Offices, and with Distributors
* The Perfect Pitch: Selling Your Screenplay
* The ABCs of the Film Festival Market

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