Script to Screen is a seminar-style workshop that overviews of how to bring a film from pre-production through to final delivery.
Overview
Script to Screen is a seminar-style workshop that looks at the big picture of film production – an overview of how to bring a film from pre-production through to final delivery.
Our focus is on the Director/Producer role, where you’re spending as much time on project management as you are on the “creative work”, and where half the battle is knowing what you don’t know. Examples will be drawn from feature film projects in the “micro-indie” budget range of $20k-80k, where there’s some money but not enough to have a fully paid professional team in place. Concepts learned can be scaled to many budget ranges, and while we focus on narrative feature film production, the content is equally applicable to documentaries and shorts as well.
Participants who have a project underway or a script in development may benefit by bringing those materials to class, but the course content and group work is equally useful for participants who don’t yet have a specific project in the works. Example scenes, breakdowns, budgets, schedules, footage etc will be provided by the instructor.
Outline
Session 1 – Development & Pre-Production:
Budgeting & funding, rewriting for reality, casting, crew, locations, fisual design.
Session 2 – Production:
Tests & technical prep, scheduling, communication & team dynamics, crisis and collaboration, getting the performances you need.
Session 3 – Post-Production:
Honing the story in the edit, keeping the vision through each stage of post, finishing and delivery, film festivals and distribution
Dates
Session 1: Tuesday, September 2nd, 6pm-9pm
Session 2: Tuesday, September 9th, 6pm-9pm
Session 3: Tuesday, September 16th, 6pm-9pm
Instructor
Ben Hoskyn
Ben Hoskyn is a freelance director, producer, and cinematographer across narrative features, live multi-cam shoots, viral ads and documentary series. His debut feature film as a director, the international drama “8 Minutes Ahead”, premiered at the Whistler Film Festival, screened in Hong Kong and New York City, and hit DVD and VOD in early 2019. Ben is a founding member of Space Tigers Inc, a production pipeline offering VFX and post-production services.
Accessibility
All doors at DARC have accessibility buttons to press for automatic entry. DARC is located on the main floor (one story above ground) of the Arts Court building. DARC’s main entrance is located at 67 Nicholas Street which is fully wheelchair accessible. Alternate wheelchair-accessible entry is available through 2 Daly Ave at the Arts Court main entrance or the Ottawa Art Gallery. Elevator access is available from 9AM – 11PM.
DARC staff are available and happy to assist with all inquiries and requests regarding physical access.
We also welcome inquiries, feedback, and resources regarding accessibility and accessibility improvement by phone (613.238.7648 x. 6) or by email at access@digitalartsresourcecentre.ca.
Visit https://digitalartsresourcecentre.ca/access/ for information on how to get to DARC, language barriers, fragrance policy, and access to programming.
Cancellation Policy
DARC is unable to provide course attendee refunds for cancellations. DARC reserves the right to cancel or reschedule courses if necessary.