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“The Producing & Entertainment Executive Program was the ideal next step in advancing my career. It perfectly mixed the practical and theoretical – with great lectures and seminars complementing and augmenting real-world, industry internships. It challenged me creatively and intellectually, all while fostering amazing fellowship to the larger Act One community.”
-Terence Berry, Act One graduate, Producer, That Evening Sun
PRODUCING & ENTERTAINMENT EXECUTIVE CERTIFICATE (14 Months)
The Producing & Entertainment Executive Certificate provides students with a strong foundational overview of the entertainment industry, real-world experience, and a relevant and practical skill-set, all of which prepare them to forge careers in the entertainment industry. Woven through is the Producers Spiritual Journey. The Certificate kicks-off with the two-week-long Producing Seminar, which leads into a Producing Internship at a studio, network, production company, or agency. Running concurrently is the Producing Workshop, a series of practical classes and exercises. Students then participate in four master classes:
- The Business of Hollywood – film financing, entertainment economics, contracts and legal documents, and current trends.
- Creative Development – story analysis, giving notes and working with writers, optioning material, and packaging talent.
- Physical Production – production budgets, tax incentives, scheduling, locations, unions, managing a set, and post-production.
- · Marketing & Distribution – target audiences, exhibition, grassroots marketing, branding, assembling a campaign, and release dates.
Dates: June 21, 2010 – August 2011 | Applications due: April 1, 2010
January 10, 2011 – March 2012 | Applications due: October 1, 2010
PRODUCING SEMINAR (2 Weeks)
The Producing Seminar is a two-week series of classes with over 100 hours of instruction from industry professionals. Course content includes: 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. Interactive classes are taught by A-list producers and executives who reveal relevant trends and current topics in the business. Tuition includes room and board for the opening retreat of the Producing Seminar.
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
January 10 – 22, 2011 | Applications due: October 1, 2010
PRODUCING WORKSHOP & INTERNSHIP (8 Weeks)
The Producing Internship is an opportunity to experience the inner workings of a studio or production company and gain valuable insight and the skills to work full time. Students are paired with companies that reflect their goals as producers and executives for a 25-40 hour per week internship.
The Producing Workshop is a series of practical classes and exercises designed to prepare students to enter the entertainment industry workplace and develop skills as leaders and influencers of culture.
Internships are Monday-Friday, classes meet on Saturdays
Dates: July 10 – August 28, 2010 | Applications due: April 1, 2010
January 29 – March 19, 2011 | Applications due: October 1, 2010