How to Produce a Movie in New York City for $250,000

About the Instructor

Tore Knos is a filmmaker based in Brooklyn, New York. Most recently, he wrote and directed the independent feature film, Snakeeater, starring Isaach de Bankolé (Black Panther, Casino Royale) and Vasile Flutur. Previously, he directed the music video for composer David Baron's song, Earthling. As a cinematographer, Tore's commercial work includes spots for Hermès, Clinique, GQ, Angry Orchard Hard Ci...

Class size

10 people max

Type

Multi-Session Workshop

Session Duration

2 hours

Location

Brooklyn

Level

All Levels

What you'll learn

In this course, students will learn the fundamentals of producing a feature film in New York City for $250,000. Over four classes, students will explore the core concepts necessary to successfully manage and lead a film production of this size from concept to distribution.

Each class focuses on a different stage in the path of a feature film. The curriculum includes Pre-Production (budgeting, scheduling, fundraising, unions, insurance, legal), Production (crew, shooting schedule, accounting, equipment, locations), Post-Production (editorial, sound, color correction, test screenings), and Distribution (festivals, domestic market, foreign market, screeners, financials, legal).

What students will learn:
-Pre-Production (budgeting, scheduling, fundraising, unions, insurance, legal)
-Production (crew, shooting schedule, accounting, equipment, locations)
-Post-Production (editorial, sound, color correction, test screenings)
-Distribution (festivals, domestic market, foreign market, screeners, financials, legal).

What you need

Digital handouts will be emailed before each session for use during class. Students are expected to bring their own copies of each session’s material.

This workshop is being offered 1 time:

OPTION 1
- Tuesday, Feb 26 (8:00PM - 10:00PM)
- Tuesday, Mar 5 (8:00PM - 10:00PM)
- Tuesday, Mar 12 (8:00PM - 10:00PM)
- Tuesday, Mar 19 (8:00PM - 10:00PM)