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


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  • 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