PRODUCING & ENTERTAINMENT EXECUTIVE PROGRAM
“The Act One Producing Program offers its students a unique and one-of-a-kind learning experience that prepares them for the business of show business in order for them to be successful in manifesting their spirituality within media.”
-Anne Marie Gillen, Act One Faculty, Producer, Fried Green Tomatoes, Under Suspicion, Into Temptation
Created for aspiring producers, development executives, agents, managers, entertainment attorneys, and other high-level industry decision-makers, the Producing & Entertainment Executive Program offers a broad overview of the industry combined with real-world practical experience and access to established Hollywood professionals.
There are three great programs to choose from to meet your needs:
PRODUCING SEMINAR (2 Weeks)
The Producing Seminar is an essential cornerstone to the Act One curriculum and offers a real focus on the power of story, an overview of the business of Hollywood, the realities of working and living in the industry, the art of visual storytelling, ethics and faith, reaching a global audience, and the spiritual journey of a Christian in the entertainment industry. It begins with a 5-day, all-inclusive retreat, before continuing on to the classroom for the second week – delivering over 100 hours of instruction from industry professionals. Classes are taught by top producers and executives who reveal relevant trends and current topics in the business.
While it is highly recommended to continue taking Act One courses, the Producing Seminar allows students outside of the Los Angeles area to partake in the Act One experience, and opens the door to other alumni opportunities. Alumni of the Producing Seminar are eligible to take additional Act One courses and are granted entry into the Act One Alumni Association, which provides a wealth of resources and networking.
Dates:
June 21 – July 3, 2010 | Applications due: April 1, 2010
PRODUCING SEMINAR & PRODUCING WORKSHOP WITH INTERNSHIP (10 Weeks)
Upon completion of the two–week Seminar (above), students continue for eight additional weeks:
The Internship is an opportunity to experience the inner-workings of the entertainment industry and gain valuable insight and the necessary skills to begin working full-time in the entertainment industry. Internships are typically at a studio, network, production company or agency. Students are paired with companies that reflect their career goals and are typically for 25-40 hours per week, Monday through Friday.
The Producing Workshop is a series of practical classes with real world exercises and coursework designed to prepare students to enter the entertainment industry workplace and develop skills as leaders and influencers of culture. Classes meet on Saturdays.
Dates:
June 21 – August 28, 2010 | Applications due: April 1, 2010
*Recommended!* PRODUCING & ENTERTAINMENT EXECUTIVE CERTIFICATE (14 Months)
Upon completion of the Seminar, Internship, and Workshop (above), students continue on to our Master Classes. The Master Classes meet on nights and weekends over one year, allowing students to work full-time in the industry, and are broken up into the following four “concentrations” that delve further into concrete training and experience:
- The Business of Hollywood: A closer examination of the world of film financing and the economics of entertainment, with a spotlight on the legal and business side of the industry (contracts, deal memos, agreements, etc.). Coursework includes an overview of the major industry players and in-depth analysis of the developing trends within the industry.
- Creative Development: How to find, option and develop compelling stories into great scripts, with an emphasis on working with writers; pitching to studio executives and attaching directors and actors to your project to improve its chance of getting green-lit.
- Physical Production: Essentially, it’s how to get your movie made. How to put together production budgets and schedules, find and secure locations, maximize tax incentives, deal with the guilds and unions and develop your personal leadership style with an emphasis on managing a set and moving the project into post-production.
- Marketing & Distribution: How to find your target audience, build a brand, assemble an effective marketing campaign (mainstream and grassroots), strategically pick a release date and manage your relationship with distributors and exhibitors across multiple platforms (theatrical, pay-per-view, television, web, etc.).
Dates:
June 21, 2010 – August 2011 | Applications due: April 1, 2010