THREE ACTS OF PRODUCTION: A WORKSHOP WITH BETTY BENNETT

• THREE ACTS OF PRODUCTION:

A WORKSHOP WITH BETTY BENNETT

• From Pre-Production to Wrap Day

Saturday, February 13, 2027
Noon–3:00 PM
Please arrive 10 minutes early.
LOCATION — FREE PARKING
ArtServe
1350 E. Sunrise Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
Every film begins with a creative vision—but bringing that vision to the screen takes preparation, communication, teamwork, and the ability to keep going when the days get long.
Join Betty Bennett for this three-hour workshop following a film crew’s journey through the three acts of production: pre-production, production, and managing mid-show fatigue through wrap.
Drawing on her extensive experience as a script supervisor and filmmaker, Betty will share practical insights into how a production comes together, what crew members need to understand, and how each department contributes to the finished film.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
Act One: Before the Cameras Roll — Pre-Production
Explore why preparation matters, from understanding your contract, responsibilities, and pay to reading the script—whatever your position. Discover how script breakdowns and the production meeting help turn the director’s vision into a workable plan.
Act Two: On Set — Production
Gain a clearer understanding of how people and departments work together once filming begins. Learn why communication, awareness of each person’s role, and attention to safety help a production move forward when questions and unexpected challenges arise.
Act Three: Keeping It Together — Mid-Show Fatigue to Wrap
Explore what happens when long days begin to take their toll. Betty will discuss maintaining focus, supporting fellow crew members, and carrying your responsibilities through the final stages of production and wrap.
You’ll leave with a stronger understanding of the production process and how to approach your place on a film set with greater confidence.
WHO SHOULD TAKE THE THREE ACTS OF PRODUCTION WORKSHOP?
This workshop welcomes anyone who wants to work in the motion picture industry or better understand how a production runs—from preparation through wrap.
It is for emerging directors, independent producers, line producers, unit production managers, first assistant directors, screenwriters, production coordinators, actors, aspiring crew members, film students, recent graduates, film faculty, and educators.
Beginners are welcome, as are seasoned professionals looking for a refresher or a broader understanding of the production process.
Whether you are preparing for your first day on set or bringing years of experience, you’ll explore how scripts, people, and departments come together to bring a film to life. Join us in a welcoming, supportive environment to learn, ask questions, and strengthen your understanding of the creative vision and practical demands of filmmaking.
ABOUT BETTY BENNETT
Betty Bennett brings decades of hands-on film and television experience to the classroom. Her career as a script supervisor includes work on Miami Vice, Burn Notice, The L Word, and Ace Ventura.
An award-winning director, Betty had her feature Soils of Evil and shorts The Scarf and The Scarf 2 accepted into the Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival. The Scarf 2 also earned Best Short at Louisville’s International Festival of Film.
Despite the challenges of dyslexia, Betty built a respected career working alongside directors, actors, and production crews. Now, she brings that experience into this workshop, sharing practical knowledge about navigating sets, understanding scripts, communicating with people, and supporting a production from preparation through wrap.
2027 WORKSHOP PRICING
Workshop fee: $100 per person
Early-bird fee: $90 per person when paid at least 14 days before the workshop.
For the February 13, 2027 workshop, payment must be received by January 30, 2027, to receive the $90 rate.
PAYMENT OPTIONS

• PayPal or Zelle: Send payment to [sararogers147@gmail.com](mailto:sararogers147@gmail.com)
• Credit cards: Accepted by phone or at the door.
• Cash: Accepted at the door at the regular $100 rate.

NO REFUNDS, CREDITS OR MAKE-UP CLASSES ONCE CLASS BEGINS. IF YOU HAVE PAID THE FEE AND THE CLASS IS CANCELLED, A FULL REFUND IS GIVEN.