99 Minute Film School: Introductory Filmmaking Class

Description

Why come to 99 Minute Film School

About 99 Minute Film School

Of course, we can’t teach you everything there is to know about filmmaking in 99 minutes, but you’d be surprised how much you can learn about making films and the film industry in just a single evening. The 99 minute film school will run through the core essentials you will need to make a film and create a plan to launch your career, with dozens of tangible tips on everything from sourcing your film crew, marketing your film and finding work on film sets.

What will it cover?

By the end of the class, you have an introductory understanding of:

Finding a viable script

Sourcing cast and crew

Shooting tips

Getting your film seen

Social media basics for filmmakers

The career ladder

Distribution and exhibition

Money and how to get paid

Who is it for?

99 Minute Film School is suitable for people new to filmmaking, as well as those with some knowledge and experience looking to gain a better understanding of working in the film industry.

About the tutor

Elliot Grove is the founder of Raindance Film Festival and the British Independent Film Awards. He has produced over hundreds of short films and also five feature films, including the multi-award-winning The Living and the Dead in 2006. He teaches screenwriting and producing in the UK, Europe, Asia and America. Elliot has written three books which have become industry standards: Raindance Writers’ Lab: Write + Sell the Hot Screenplay, now in its second edition (Focal Press 2008), Raindance Producers’ Lab: Lo-To-No Budget Filmmaking (Focal Press 2013) and 130 Projects to Get You Into Filmmaking (Barrons 2009). In 2009 he was awarded a PhD for services to film education. Elliot also teaches the Screenwriters’ Foundation Certificate, Lo-To-No Budget Filmmaking and Write and Sell the HOT Script classes at Raindance.

What they’re saying

@RobSladden

Loved the #99minutefilmschool today @Raindance really insightful and inspiring! #filmmaker #raindance #film #director

• Robert Sladden

@altonletto

Interesting insights @Raindance last night. A great crash course in how the film industry works! #99minutefilmschool

• Alton Letto

@sweet_est_pea

@elliot_grove Elliot thank you for an an exciting and enlightening 99 minute film school just now. It was really excellent

• kayvan