Production Team Studies (CZVF230007)

Popis a cíle

The aim of the training program is to equip students with the basic knowledge and skills needed to take film projects in an initial stage and take them to a full and successful execution. Students will be navigated trough the processes, departments, institutions and complexities that are attached to the role of the film Producer.

Each student will have sufficient opportunities to take responsibility in different roles inside the production department by collaborating with students from all the OYIP Program tracks.

The process is supported and completed with a set of mandatory theoretical courses and a range of electives courses.

Výsledky učení

The Production Team Studies alumni possess an extensive comprehension of all the stages, departments, tasks, hierarchies, repercussions, and demands that are implied in the filmmaking process.

They can read analytically a short and medium length screenplay and identify:

•Production and financial needs.

•Artistic potential.

•Obstacles and challenges.

PTS graduate can execute with proficiency diverse tasks associated to the production of a short film:

•Analyzing scripts from the Executive Production Manager point of view.

•Designing a Production schedule.

•Budgeting.

•Elaboration of Film Production Legal Forms.

•Crew gathering.

•Location scouting.

•Casting.

•Production management.

•Postproduction supervising.

•Outlining a distribution strategy.

PTS graduates are sufficiently trained in essential aspects of the production work such as: problem solving and decision making based on their experience, communication with peers, legal environment, safety on set, mental health awareness and ecological impact of filmmaking.

Předpoklady uchazeče

A maximum of 6 students per mentor workshop is accepted.

The PTS course is aimed at students who are over 18 years old and have gained a minimum of practical experience with production of film, theatre or events. It is a very well-suited program for those who want to get an intensive and hands-on experience with the complexity of producing and making a film, which would allow them to be accepted for higher education degrees (Bachelor's, Master's) on filmmaking.

Production mentors carefully evaluate the applications from all prospect students and decide to call some of them for an interview. After the interview, the committee makes decisions based on the quality of those materials and the conclusions of the interview. The number of selected students totals approximately 25.

Podmínky absolování

For completion of the course students must:

1) Execute and complete the exercises and projects from the mentor workshop within the time defined by the study plan.

2) Execute and complete the exercises and projects done in collaboration with students from OYIP-Directing, OYIP-Documentary, OYIP-Animated Film, and OYIP-Cinematography.

3) Attend and pass all mandatory theory classes.

4) Accumulate a minimum of 45 ECTS credits via electives courses and modules.