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Week 1: Introduction to the business of filmIntroduction to the course, educator, experts and why study the film business considering why films matter, the main challenges, and introduction to the film value chain which is a key theme throughout the course. Week 2: Development - where do films come from?Exploring the development process, who is involved, why films don’t make it, understanding Intellectual property and copyright, while introducing the case studies that will be used throughout the course. Week 3: Distribution - where do films go?Understanding the film value chain, how it is built, what are the elements, who are key in distribution, marketing and box office returns. Week 4: Finance: how are films paid for?How to attract finance for your film, through listening to experts and drawing on case studies, while understanding the funding avenues available and your responsibilities. Week 5: Production – the cost and complexity of filmsA practical look at how films are made, and the questions as a producer you should be asking, to ensure that smooth running of your production. Week 6: The Filmmaker as EntrepreneurReinforcing the learning outcomes of the previous weeks and considering the skills required to operate in the film sector into the future. Most FutureLearn courses run multiple times. Every run of a course has a set start date but you can join it and work through it after it starts. Find out more This course is aimed at those who already have a basic understanding of film production.
Week 1: Introduction to the business of filmIntroduction to the course, educator, experts and why study the film business considering why films matter, the main challenges, and introduction to the film value chain which is a key theme throughout the course. Week 2: Development - where do films come from?Exploring the development process, who is involved, why films don’t make it, understanding Intellectual property and copyright, while introducing the case studies that will be used throughout the course. Week 3: Distribution - where do films go?Understanding the film value chain, how it is built, what are the elements, who are key in distribution, marketing and box office returns. Week 4: Finance: how are films paid for?How to attract finance for your film, through listening to experts and drawing on case studies, while understanding the funding avenues available and your responsibilities. Week 5: Production – the cost and complexity of filmsA practical look at how films are made, and the questions as a producer you should be asking, to ensure that smooth running of your production. Week 6: The Filmmaker as EntrepreneurReinforcing the learning outcomes of the previous weeks and considering the skills required to operate in the film sector into the future. Most FutureLearn courses run multiple times. Every run of a course has a set start date but you can join it and work through it after it starts. Find out more This course is aimed at those who already have a basic understanding of film production.
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Provides practical industry context
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Covers the film business broadly
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