This groundbreaking series provides a no-nonsense guide to writing, producing and distributing your film. Whether you’re a movie buff with a great idea or a film school graduate, everyone can learn from David’s easy-to-follow steps, and obtain the DIY tricks he has finessed in his 30 years of self-taught film making. These are proven steps used by David’s students around the world. For a full description of each course, please download our Module One Course Packet in PDF format.
- Welcome
- Overview
- Hollywood Game
- Craft Your Mission Statement
- Genre & Concept
- Screenwriting
- Step Outline
- Dialog & characterization
- Script Length
- Sequels: True Stories
- A Compelling Title
- Financing & Investors
- Financial Structuring
- Crowdfunding
- Tax Incentives
- Budget (1 & 2)
- Production Value
- Scheduling
- Pre-Production
- Production Team Positions
- Sound on Set
- Grip and Gaffers
- Script Supervisor
- Production Designer
- Wardrobe and Makeup
- Still Photographer
- Craft Services Caterer
- Unions
- Hiring Cast & Crew
- Difficult Crew
- Stars & Celebrities
- Locations
- Directing
- Block Hitting Your Mark
- Shot List
- Camera Angles
- Steadicam Spotting
- Death Star Scenes
- Stunts, Weapons, Fight Scenes
- Lighting
- Green Screen
- Atmosphere
- Working with Children
- Working with Animals
- Security on set
- Set Etiquette
- Editor
- Post SOund
- Music Contracts and Cues
- The Next Wave of the Future
- Conclusion
- Editor
- Post Sound
- Music; Cue Sheets