REQUIRED ASSIGNMENTS:
 

• 10 Film Journal Entries

  • All Entries MUST be Submitted by 12/16

    • Don’t Look Back

    • Samsara

    • Tongues Untied

    • Exit Through the Gift Shop

    • SICKO

    • Submit entries for FIVE (5) additional films from the “Media Library”
       

• Documentary Proposal #1

  • Submit Proposal by 11/10
     

• EX #1 - Observational Practice

  • Upload clips by 11/10
     

• EX #2 - Peer Interview

  • Upload Interview by 11/10
     

• EX #3 - Editing Practice

  • Upload Edit by 12/2

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FINAL PROJECT OPTIONS:

 

OPTION #1 - Documentary Pre-Production Guide
Submit by 12/16/2020

• Create a “Pre-Production” guide for your documentary that conceptualizes all aspects of your film so that you can “hit the ground running” when COVID19 restrictions loosen. This ‘Pre-Production” Guide must include:

  • Project Summary (750 word min.)

    • What is this film specifically about? What makes this film unique?

    • What is this film generally about? What are the broader themes?

    • Why does this subject matter to you? Why are you the BEST person to make this film?

    • What production mode(s) do you plan to use when making this film?

  • Interview Request Summary (5 person min.)

    • List the various people you hope to interview for this film and WHY specifically you have chosen these individuals.

  • Estimated Project Timeline

    • Map out Pre-Production, Production and Post-Production timelines

    • Be Specific and include exact dates / times 

  • Estimated Project Budget

    • Equipment needs, Travel needs, etc.

    • Consider ALL possible expenses

    • Must include actual $$ costs and total

  • Impact Summary (500 word min.)

    • What impact do you hope this film will have? 

    • Who is the audience for this film

  • Distribution Plan (300 word min.)

    • When / Where will this film be screened?

    • What film festivals do you plan to submit to?

      • Search www.Filmfreeway.com and list at least 5 different festivals and WHY you choose these festivals specifically.

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OPTION #2 - Completed Documentary Film

Submit by 12/16/2020

• Create a 10 - 20 minute documentary film about a topic you care about. This film must meet the following specifications:

  • Demonstrate Proficient Production Skills

    • Include clear, high quality, video

    • Include clear, high quality, audio

    • Show proper file management

  • Demonstrate Proficient Post-Production Skills

    • Final film must be edited and include proper titles, music, etc.

    • Final film must be properly encoded and uploaded

  • Include at least FIVE (5) external interviews

    • Interviewees MUST be intentional and appropriate for the subject

    • Featured interviews should contribute strongly to the film

    • Virtual interviews ARE allowed

  • Demonstrate an Intelligent / Thoughtful Approach to a Meaningful subject

    • Subjects / Topics should be specific to the filmmaker but relate to broader themes of humanity (ie, recovery, happiness, awareness, etc.)

    • Films about “pointless” topics will not be accepted

      • Example: How to make a sandwich…

  • Impact Summary (500 word min.)

    • What impact do you hope this film will have? 

    • Who is the audience for this film

  • Distribution Plan (300 word min.)

    • When / Where will this film be screened?

    • What film festivals do you plan to submit to?

      • Search www.Filmfreeway.com and list at least 5 different festivals and WHY you choose these festivals specifically.

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