Workshops & Training
ON SET 3 DAY FILMMAKING EXPERIENCE
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- DATE: TBD
- Location: Chisholm, MN.
- COST: $50 scholarships available
IN THIS 3-DAY IMMERSIVE WORKSHOP:
- Learn the basics of being a professional Production Assistant – the most common entry-level position on a film crew.
- Work alongside working professional filmmakers in the making of a short film.
- Gain practical on-set film production experience.
- Earn an IMDB credit (and therefore a line on your resume.)
- Learn how the various departments such as Grip & Electric, Sound, Camera, and Art work together and how best to assist in those departments.
- Build invaluable professional connections within the MN film community.
- Be eligible for paid PA positions on incoming film productions.
- Help produce a festival-worthy short film.
Friday, February 24
- 10 AM -12 PM, classroom meet ‘n greet and overview.
- Lunch on your own and travel to Chisholm
- 1 PM – 5 PM on set with the crew in Chisholm.
Saturday, February 25
- Call time at 9 AM, wrap at 5 PM. (specific times subject to change)
Sunday, February 26
- Call time at 8 AM wrap at 3 PM. (specific times subject to change)
DAY ONE – INTRODUCTION
“Plan your work, work your plan.”
From the concept of our project all the way through our plan of execution, you’ll meet the instructors and learn on-set protocols for each department so that everyone is prepped and ready to make our film.
DAY TWO & THREE – SHOOT
“There’s nothing like a good ol’ film light in a fogged-up studio.”
Filming in controlled environments, all participants will be hands-on under the guidance of the department leads, switching between departments throughout the day, making it happen.
Post-Production
“That’s a wrap!” Students will be sent a link to the final product to reference!
INSTRUCTOR(S)
This workshop will be led by LOST FORTY STUDIOS and a revolving team of professional filmmakers from the MN film community.
- Nickolaus Swedlund, PROGRAM DIRECTOR, and co-founder at Lost Forty Studios
- Matt Roy, PROGRAM PRODUCER, and co-founder at Lost Forty Studios
COST $50 – please email exec@uppermidwestfilmtv.org for scholarship information.
CLASS SIZE IS LIMITED In order to be sure you receive as much individual, hands-on instruction, we are keeping this class small.
This program is a presentation of UMFO in partnership with Minnesota North, the IRRRB, and Advance MN.
The program is designed, and produced by LOST FORTY STUDIOS
PAST WORKSHOPS:
- How to Network in the Arts & Entertainment Industry 9/21, 9/22
- Festival How To: A virtual panel 8/11
- Management & Scouting, the Business of Locations 6/21
- 3-Day on Set Production Workshop 6/21, 10/21, 4/22, 10/22, 2/23
- Introduction to Production Sound – POSTPONED
- Introduction to PA: Virtual 5/21
- Set Etiquette: Hair/Makeup & Costume 4/21
- Introduction to G&E Hibbing 4/21
- Introduction to Camera: Duluth, 2/21
- Introduction to Production Sound: Duluth, 2/21
- Introduction to G&E: Duluth, 2/21
- Introduction to PA: VIRTUAL, 2/21
- Crew Introduction & Overview: VIRTUAL 2/21