Film Crew Essentials - Learn to Become An Unforgettable Crew Member
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Pictures Up!—The Thought, Theory, and Practice of Being a 1st AD
2 part class taught by Joe Bohn, Assistant Director who was worked with the Russo Brothers, David Fincher, Miley Cyrus, Justin Timberlake and more! AVAILABLE ON DEMAND! Are you interested in being the point person on a film set responsible for how the day runs and coordinating the structure and workflow of the day? Do you have a drive to shoulder the responsibility of keeping a production on track, ensuring clear and concise communication between the higher ups and the below the line team and being the directors right hand for any and all needs? Welcome to being a 1st AD. Stage 32 is excited to bring you the previously-recorded 2 part class: Pictures Up! Thought, Theory and Practice of Being a 1st AD taught by Joe Bohn, Assistant Director with over 50 IMDB credits! This intensive class will give you an in-depth and thorough examination of the 1st AD position, supplemented with exercises that simulate real world responsibilities. Purchasing gives you access to the previously-recorded live class. Although Joe is no longer reviewing the assignments, we still encourage all listeners to participate.
Understanding Visual Effects For Low Budget Films
Exclusive to Stage 32! Oscar & BAFTA-winning teacher! We are bringing in Oscar & BAFTA-winner Christopher M. Anthony, the Senior Technical Director of Kayfabe Films, who has worked on Guardians of the Galaxy, the X-Men franchise, Harry Potter and who won an Oscar & a BAFTA for his work on Disney's The Jungle Book. Chris will teach an exclusive Stage 32 Next Level webinar to teach you everything you need to know about why you can't just fix it in post. He's worked not just in the studio realm, but also in the short film & indie feature realm and brings two decades of experience on post-production visual effects. Read more about your host Christopher in The Guardian Life Magazine and see his VFX showreel here.
60 Minutes With Jason Roberts (AD for Michael Bay, Alexander Payne, Angelina Jolie)
"Jason was and is wonderfully inspiring!" Watch for FREE here: Want to join Jason's 2-part AD class April 8 & April 15? Register here!
Production Coordinator Master Class: Be A Unique & Efficient Production Coordinator
4-part previously recorded class taught by Carol Kravetz, veteran Production Coordinator for shows such as Breaking Bad and It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia as well as various features for MGM, Warner Brothers, HBO and USA Network! The Production Coordinator position requires wicked organizational skills, resourcefulness and the ability to work long hours and handle a multitude of tasks simultaneously under high-pressure situations. That means you have to be accurate, purposeful and on time (which means early). Whether you are a director, producer, production assistant or production coordinator, knowing how to discover your crew members’ skill sets, delegate effectively and execute tasks with extreme precision is a must for cultivating a successful career. If you'd like to learn how to logistically run a set and organize the moving parts that make a production possible, join us for this exciting class! Stage 32 Next Level Education is thrilled to bring you Carol Kravetz, a veteran Production Coordinator, most recently on shows such as Breaking Bad and It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia, to teach you a Production Coordinator Master Class: Be A Unique & Efficient Production Coordinator! In this 4-part previously recorded class, Carol provides a fully comprehensive guide on how to be prepared to prepare, prepared to shoot and prepared to wrap. You will learn Carol’s personal list of Production Coordinator best practices, from the various tasks you will be expected to perform and how to execute them with precision, to how to recognize each document you will need in a mound of paperwork, to how to transition the office from pre-production to shoot to wrap. You’ll learn how everything is paid for, how to facilitate rentals and purchases for on-set departments, and the common pitfalls and traps that happen during production so you can avoid them. Carol then teaches you her networking, resume and follow up tips to help you find work and keep working past the wrap party. With interactive lectures and homework assignments directly geared toward making you a stronger and more competent Production Coordinator, you will leave this class with a comprehensive understanding of how to be an effective Production Coordinator and be a valuable asset to any set you work on! Purchasing gives you access to the previously-recorded live class. Although Carol is no longer reviewing the assignments, we still encourage all listeners to participate.
8 Concrete Strategies For Breaking In When You Don’t Know Anyone
As we always say at Stage 32, perfecting your craft is only half of your job - the other half is networking! So, how do you meet the right people to move the needle on your career when you don't know anyone? We've brought in industry veteran Jessica Sitomer, who has over 20 years in the industry as a development executive, producer of 3 TV shows, writer and career coach for the Cinematographers Guild. Through the years she has perfected the art of networking - helping creatives grow their networks from one to two people to hundreds. When she moved to Los Angeles, she knew two people and one of them moved the day after she got to LA. She made it her mission to learn how to survive and thrive in the creative industry. In this Stage 32 Next Level Webinar Jessica will go over the eight concrete strategies for breaking in when you don't know anyone and will offer plenty of tips for successful networking. There are exercises and actionable information you can use to help you start connecting and thriving!
How To Deal With Difficult Production Personalities
Working in the entertainment industry means you’ll inevitably come across all different types of people – most of whom are passionate, opinionated and sometimes very stubborn. This will inevitably produce confusion, tension, drama, and tough choices all along the way. What to do when faced with the notorious “difficult” personality? What to do when you learn YOU’RE the one labeled as such? In this Stage 32 Next Level Webinar, you’ll learn how to spot the troublesome ones, be less troublesome yourself, and generally learn some important tools of the trade when faced with the difficult personality. Your teacher, Adrienne Biddle, has worked as a studio executive and independent producer producing dozens of movies, most recently Stephanie with Blumhouse Productions. The goal is to teach all different types of creative people how to work better together so your project doesn’t fall apart in these moments of crisis.
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