Documentary Development, Research, and Financing
X34.9425
/ $840
FALL 2008
Continuing Education:
Film, Video and Broadcasting
This lecture-based course is designed for individuals interested in developing and producing documentaries. Instructor Thom Powers, newly appointed international documentary programmer for the Toronto International Film Festival, discusses the challenges of producing documentaries for HBO and PBS. Students focus on honing their ideas into viable projects by addressing all the issues that precede shooting, including fundraising, research, contracts, budgets, and more. Gain an understanding of the structure and economics of the screen industries, locally and internationally. Guest speakers include filmmakers, lawyers, fundraisers, and others who share creative, legal, and financial strategies.
This course is applicable toward:
- Certificate in Producing
- Certificate in Digital Video Production
- Certificate in Documentary Production
Related Subject Areas: Entertainment Management, Film Studies, Producing, Documentary
Course Materials
Section 1
Thursday 6:20pm-9:20pm
September 18 - December 18
No class Oct. 9 and Nov. 27
12 Sessions
Instructor:
Thomas Powers
Location: 48 Cooper Square
