PRODUCING TRACKS
“I have been a part of programs at UCLA, USC, and numerous other industry training seminars and by far, Act One’s Executive Program is the most thorough educational and inspirational program targeted to young professionals in the entertainment industry.”
- Todd Burns, Act One Graduate, Co-Founder, MPower Pictures
THE BUSINESS OF HOLLYWOOD
Act One now offers improved specialized tracks to hone skills in concentrated areas. Material covered in this class includes film financing, entertainment economics, contracts and legal documents, networking, and current trends.
Contact Vicki Peterson at Vicki@actoneprogram.com for more information.
Dates: September – December, 2010 (Meets for 6-8 sessions, during nights or weekends)
CREATIVE DEVELOPMENT
Material covered in this class includes story analysis, giving notes and working with writers, optioning material, and packaging talent. Current students and Executive Program alumni may take this course immediately following The Business of Hollywood.
Contact Vicki Peterson at Vicki@actoneprogram.com for more information.
Dates: January, 2011 – March, 2011 (Meets for 6 – 8 sessions, during nights or weekends)
PHYSICAL PRODUCTION
Material covered in this class includes production budgets, tax incentives, scheduling, locations, unions, managing a set, and post-production. Current students and Executive Program alumni may take this course immediately following Creative Development.
Contact Vicki Peterson at Vicki@actoneprogram.com for more information.
Dates: March, 2011 – May 2011 (Meets for 6 – 8 sessions, during nights or weekends)
MARKETING AND DISTRIBUTION
Material covered includes target audiences, exhibition, grassroots marketing, branding, assembling a campaign, and release dates. Current students and Executive Program alumni may take this course immediately following Physical Production.
Contact Vicki Peterson at Vicki@actoneprogram.com for more information.
Dates: June 2011 – August, 2011 (Meets for 6 – 8 sessions, during nights or weekends)
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