This course will be held online via Zoom on Mondays, February 16 to April 6, from 6:30PM to 8:30PM CST.

This course introduces students to the foundations of producing and grounds that knowledge in a realistic approach to short filmmaking in Chicago. Students will gain a broader understanding of film financing and budgeting, the foundations of pre-production, the roles and responsibilities on a film set, and the possibilities for shorts in distribution. By the end of the class students will have gone through the process of evaluating a script for production, will be able to identify logistical roadblocks in the creative, will be able to break down a script into elements, and will be able to budget for them appropriately.

Technical requirements: Students can access the course via a computer or smartphone. While access to a webcam or phone camera is preferable, only audio and the ability to view video are required. Students will need to install the Zoom app on their computer or smartphone, but no account is required.

Class Materials: All class materials are included and will be emailed to registered students.

Course taught by Amy E. Powell.