3 MONTH COURSE - DIRECTING
COURSE DESCRIPTION & OBJECTIVES
We feel life’s too short to spend over 3 years and (on average) $200K at a regular film school. Only to come out with a short film and of course a lot of debt.
That’s why we created HOLLYWOOD FILM SCHOOL - a 3 month (not 3 year) course where you’ll learn the craft and business of filmmaking, while also investing in your future. And for a fraction of the cost of traditional film schools.
Who are we? We’re a collective of Hollywood industry professionals with decades of real production and distribution experience. In a business that’s ever changing it’s important to chose wisely. Getting the most from your financial and personal investment is paramount.
Over 3 months 6 film students will learn on the job, creating their own feature film in Los Angeles. One that will have full distribution and the ability to generate income for you all. You will also have a full Hollywood Premiere and leave with a 35mm print of your own.
You will learn the essential skills (including Producing) needed to craft a feature film of quality in today's marketplace. One that will help launch your career in a way no short film ever could. And generate income.
You will develop life skills that will carry you in this business and tools that will aid you in a strong career.
THE FEATURE FILM & PRODUCTION
Programs are available to all - but are limited to only 6 students. One of the most enduring and currently commercial indie film genres is the HORROR FILM ANTHOLOGY. Think TALES FROM THE CRYPT. And that is what we'll be making.
Our 3 month courses are based in Los Angeles, working at various facilities across the city and wherever our script demands it. So be prepared to stay in LA for the duration of the course.
Each student picks and develops a unique story from our writing team. This will be their anthology episode. They will learn how to interpret the script, cast and direct it, while also learning production skills that rotate (sound, editorial, production crew etc) as they work on each other’s episodes. Each student will be guided in the art of directing from a seasoned director.
The anthology’s wraparound linking narrative will be co-directed by all the students under the guidance of the school’s head lecturing director. From development, to production, to post production, screening and distribution, students will see the entire film from start to finish.
PREMIERE & FILM DISTRIBUTION
The completed film will have a Hollywood Film Premiere will cast, crew and students/directors in attendance. The film will have full distribution (through FILMFEST DISTRIBUTION), incorporating digital streaming, physical media (DVD and Blu-ray) and boutique 35mm programming. Each student will have the option of having a 35mm print of their feature film.
All students will have profit participation in the distribution of their work. As such, they’ll leave after 3 months with an IMDB directing credit, a fully distributed feature film, press from this unique venture and the opportunity to earn income from their work.
STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS
HOLLYWOOD FILM SCHOOL has developed strategic partnerships with some of Hollywoods premiere technicians, Award Winning artists and directors, post production facilities, screening venues and distribution companies to make sure you get the best independent film schooling possible.
So if you want to kick start your career and leave with a feature film under your belt sign up now. We only take 6 students per year.
