Direct and Produce Reality and Documentary Television
FILM TV X 478.432
This deep-dive into the various stages of development, production, and distribution for unscripted television will help you develop an idea into a project that is ready to pitch.
What you can learn.
- How to succeed as a strong producer and director
- How to navigate the cluttered landscape of non-fiction broadcast and cable television
- The life of a director/producer in the field
- Techniques for developing your idea, pitching, getting the job, prepping the shoot, directing/producing on location and interviewing
- Post-production tips
About this course:
Discover what it takes to be an effective producer and director in the flourishing genre of unscripted television and gain insights in the process of creating a valid series concept that can sell. Through lectures, discussion with industry guests and analysis of landmark shows, this course navigates the cluttered landscape of non-fiction broadcast and cable television and focuses on how to succeed as a strong producer and director. You develop an idea from scratch and learn how to complete a total package that is ready to be pitched to a TV network and/or a streaming service. Topics include developing your idea, pitching, getting the job, prepping the shoot, directing/producing on location, interview techniques, what to do once it's in the can, tech talk, post-production tips, the life of a director/producer in the field and looking ahead to the future of the genre.
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