Through this module you will be introduced to the role of the producer and gain a detailed knowledge of the role and responsibilities in all phases of the film and television creation process --development, preproduction, production and postproduction -- and a rich understanding of standard industry
practices.
Occurrence | Teaching period |
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A | Semester 1 2024-25 |
This module aims to:
Upon completion of this module you are expected to be able to:
Task | Length | % of module mark |
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Essay/coursework Producing Portfolio and Reflective Report |
N/A | 100 |
None
All information asked for in the assessment is covered in lectures and in the reading directly. There are additional workshops where you need to present work that shows awareness of the market and the role of the producer. You will also have workshops where you learn budget and scheduling templates and software needed for the assessments.
Task | Length | % of module mark |
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Essay/coursework Producing Portfolio and Reflective Report |
N/A | 100 |
You will receive written feedback in line with standard University turnaround times.
Austen, S. (2019). Producing for Film & TV. The Crowood Press Ltd.
Crone, T. (2002). Law and the Media. Oxford: Focal Press.
Crowell, T. (2011). The Pocket Lawyer for Filmmakers. Burlington: Focal Press.
Donaldson, M. (2003). Clearance and Copyright: Everything the Independent Filmmaker Needs to Know. Los Angeles, CA: Silman-James.
Finney, A. (2010). The International Film Business: A Market Guide Beyond Hollywood. Abingdon: Routledge.
Landry, P. (2017). Scheduling and Budgeting Your Film: A Panic-Free Guide (American Film Market Presents). New York: Routledge.
Lee, J. (2010). The Producer's Business Handbook (American Film Market Presents). Burlington: Focal Press.
Levison, L. (2013). Filmmakers and Financing (American Film Market Presents). Burlington: Focal Press.
Litwak, M. (2002). Dealmaking in the Film and Television Industry From Negotiations Through Final Contracts, 2nd Ed. Los Angeles, CA: Silman-James.
Parks, S. (2007). The Insider’s Guide to Independent Film Distribution. Burlington: Focal Press.
Stradling, L. (2010). Production Management for Film and TV. London: Methuen/Drama.
Ulin, J. (2010). The Business of Media Distribution: Monetizing Film, TV and Video Content in an Online World. Burlington: Focal Press.