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Setting Up a Shoot: Production Management Workshop

When:
Saturday 13 February 2010
10 am - 6 pm

Where:
DFG, London

This one day workshop explores how to go about setting up a factual shoot both in the UK and abroad. Concentrating on identifying locations and dates, hiring and working with a crew, how to keep within the budget, as well as an opportunity to discuss your own production.

Aimed at:
Independent Filmmakers looking to manage their own productions
Production Co-ordinators, PAs and APs wishing to upgrade their skills
Directors/Producers wanting to develop in-depth knowledge of Production Management
Newcomers wanting to enter the field of production

Production management is an essential component of any film covering the legal issues,  the production process, budgets and paperwork. Whether you are shooting an independent production, or using an extensive crew and multiple locations, good production management will help you think about your film – and how feasible it really is.

The Setting Up a Shoot Workshop will consist of a combination of seminar, discussion, viewing material and practical exercises designed to engage and develop participants' knowledge and skills. Time will be dedicated to both UK and overseas shoots. Aspects you'll cover include:
  • Hiring and contracting crew
  • Finding locations
  • Drafting a schedule
  • Call sheets and establishing a flow of information
  • Providing maps and directions
  • Guidelines for keeping within shoot budgets
  • Delivery paperwork – who is responsible and what should be brought back
  • Liaison on shoots
  • Applying for visas and filming permissions
  • Baggage and equipment
  • Health and safety checks for particular places (including hostile or volatile locations)
  • Currency
Want more Production Management training?  Have a look at our Intensive Production Management Weekend too!

How much:
Freelance DFG members £150 + VAT = £176.25
Freelance non members £175 + VAT = £205.63
Corporate rate: £350 + VAT = £411.25

Behind the times and not yet a member? Reap the benefits here,

To book your place, call us on +44 (0)20 7249 6600 or email training@dfgdocs.com

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