Film Production school training courses in Burlington, VT (public, in-house or online)

In a world dominated by mass media and increasingly diverse forms of audiovisual communication, the person with the skills and knowledge of the filmmaker occupies a position of influence and importance. But to make an effective film, a filmmaker needs to do more than master the complex technologies of film production. Being a successful filmmaker requires an understanding of how to conceptualize ideas in terms of how films communicate ideas and emotions, and how to break down such conceptions in...

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The Film Video Media programs are designed for students seeking professional preparation for careers in Film, Video, and related industries. Students will be prepared for employment in the television, industrial video, network, cable, and internet production, commercial production, educational video, and feature film production industries, or for entry into graduate study programs.

Online interactive course focusing on the fundamental business aspects of independent film, from the development process to obtaining funding, and how to negotiate a distribution deal for a film. Financial structures and methodology of film distribution deals are explored. Students learn to apply these principles to their own existing and future film projects.