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The Documentary Filmmakers Course - NEW FORMAT
" Andrew Zinnes and Genevieve Jolliffe delivered a powerful seminar that was jam packed with great information from the first hour to the closing night. Barely 3 months later I am now in production directing my first feature length documentary thanks to their knowledge, guidance and wisdom." Shane Harvey, Vancouver
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We have changed the format of The Documentary Film Makers Course to make it more student and time friendly. Choose only the sessions that apply to where you are in your project OR come for the whole thing.
Conducted by working doc producer and author of The Documentary Film Makers Handbook and the best seling The Guerilla Film Makers Handbook series: Andrew Zinnes. Andrew has worked in both the narrative and documentary world for nearly two decades! His work has been seen on the MTV, PBS and Channel 4.
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Women in Film members at the October Documentary Filmmakers Course
Contact: Andrew Zinnes, 310-941-2168 or azinnes@sbcglobal.net.
UPCOMING SEMINARS:
LONDON
When: June 21st-22nd, 2008
Where: Ealing Studios, go to www.livingspirit.com for the FORMAT, more info and to register.
LOS ANGELES
When: July 26-27th, 2008 - 9AM-6PM
Where: Filmmakers Alliance, 1030 W. Hillcrest Blvd, Inglewood, CA 90301
SAN FRANCISCO/BERKELEY
When: July 19-20th, 2008 - 9AM-6PM
Where: East Bay Media Center, 1939 Addison St., Berkeley, CA 94704
WALK INS WELCOME.
All students in the US seminars will receive a FREE DVD on using the Fair Use Clause to save money on licensing footage.
Day 1 INSTRUCTION: 9:00AM-3:00PM - $99.00
Concept/Story: We explore the different genres of documentaries and discuss the assets and liabilities of each. Followed by a discussion of storytelling that includes plot, structure, character, tone, POV and style.
Research/Proposal Writing: A doc is only as good as the questions asked. And you learn what questions to ask from doing your homework. We give tons of tips on how and where to look for the info important to your subject. And further, how to mold it into a proposal that will open up doors to financing, interviews and endorsements.
Funding: The various kinds of funding (grants, private equity, etc.) both foreign and domestic available. How to approach funders with your proposal and a reasonable budget. How to use fiscal sponsorship. We advise on professional organizations and resources, specific grantmakers and strategies.
Legal: The ins and outs of permits, releases, agreements, Fair Use, archival and musical material, etc.
DOC TONIC WORKSHOP #1: 3:15PM-6:15PM - $99.00
The MOST valuable part of the course. Get instant feedback on your project no matter at what stage. At the end of this session, you will know exactly what to do next with your project. Second workshop on Day 2 - see below.
Limit: 6 participants
Day 2 INSTRUCTION: 9:00AM-3:00PM - $99.00
Production - Interview techniques, camera and sound advice, HD vs. HDV vs. Film, how to get deals, addressing problematic situations, dealing with locations & schedules, finding crew, what to do if your're arrested.
Post-Production - editing tips, music, clearances, audio sweetening, color grading, etc.
Film Festivals: recommended festivals for emerging filmmakers, strategies for acceptance, case studies: what wins what doesn’t, publicity, what to do when you are there, etc.
Sales, Distribution, & Marketing: the sales agent, the producer's rep, agreements, what to watch out for, alternative methods, etc. markets: PBS, educational, institutional, foreign, self-distribution strategies
Surviving as a doc filmmaker: how to make $$$ on your documentary, revenue/career-building options: production jobs, promotional docs, events, gov. and non-profit sectors, life stories, etc.
DOC TONIC WORKSHOP #2: 3:15PM-6:15PM - $99.00
Limit: 6 participants
PURCHASE SESSIONS HERE. Payments can be made via Paypal (see below, most major credit cards available here) or check prior to the event. DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE to certain groups and for multipe session purchase. Contact us at azinnes@sbcglobal.net for more information.
Checks should be made out to Crazee Pictures with The Documentary Film Makers Course written on the info line and sent to 9032 Hargis Street, Los Angeles, CA 90034. Please include your name, telephone number and e-mail address so a confirmation receipt can be sent to you! Contact us at azinnes@sbcglobal.net if you have any further questions.
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