Understanding FIlm Production

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Code Completion Credits Range Language Instruction Semester
311UFP credit 3 2 hours (45 min) of instruction per week, 57 to 72 hours of self-study English winter

Subject guarantor

Name of lecturer(s)

Věra MÜHLDORFOVÁ

Department

The subject provides FAMU International

Contents

Introduction and explanation of what is Film Production.

Difference between Production Manager and Producer.

Production system in US vs Europe.

Reality of Czech Productions.

Producing at FAMU.

Leading a team - following a leader.

Building a good team.

Roles of the production team.

Working within a big group of people.

How to focus on your tasks.

Hierarchy in Film Industry.

Creating realistic expectations.

Pre-Production and its issues.

How should a film set work.

Communication on set.

Post-Production and its issues.

Explanation of film documents.

How to read film documents.

Creativity vs. Management.

Czech vs. Non-Czech communication.

Problem solving in production.

How to react to constantly changing situations and continue to function.

Discussing errors, collective searching for solutions.

Leading to open communication and critical thinking.

Learning outcomes

Students will understand how production works, how to communicate with production positions, respect the hierarchy of a film crew, and learn how to contribute in creating a pleasant working environment on set.

Prerequisites and other requirements

80% attendance

Literature

Producer to Producer - Maureen A. Ryan

Film Production - Steven Bernstein

https://castingovka.cz/

https://actorsmap.cz/

Evaluation methods and criteria

Attendance

Written test at the end of semester or elaboration of alternative assignment

Note

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Schedule for winter semester 2024/2025:

06:00–08:0008:00–10:0010:00–12:0012:00–14:0014:00–16:0016:00–18:0018:00–20:0020:00–22:0022:00–24:00
Mon
Tue
Wed
room 241
Room No. 3
(Lažanský palác)
MÜHLDORFOVÁ V.
09:50–12:15
(lecture parallel1)
between Oct 2 - Nov 20, lasts for 8 weeks
Thu
Fri
Date Day Time Tutor Location Notes No. of paralel
Wed 09:50–12:15 Věra MÜHLDORFOVÁ Room No. 3
Lažanský palác		 between Oct 2 - Nov 20, lasts for 8 weeks lecture parallel1

Schedule for summer semester 2024/2025:

The schedule has not yet been prepared

The subject is a part of the following study plans