This course is an introduction to many of the possibilities that exist to fund your film, market it, and create an audience for it. It will give you a sense of possible options and avenues to explore and it will start you on the process of making your film dreams a reality. The course covers the grant researching and writing process for fiction films and documentaries, strategies for developing impactful film websites, best social media practices for filmmakers, and how to approach crowdfunding and seeking investors. Through these experiences you will be prepared to seek funding for your film and to build your own audience through digital spaces.
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Getting Your Film off the Ground
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Beginner Level
Approx. 25 hours to complete
English
Subtitles: Arabic, French, Portuguese (European), Italian, Vietnamese, German, Russian, English, Spanish
Shareable Certificate
Earn a Certificate upon completion
100% online
Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.
Flexible deadlines
Reset deadlines in accordance to your schedule.
Beginner Level
Approx. 25 hours to complete
English
Subtitles: Arabic, French, Portuguese (European), Italian, Vietnamese, German, Russian, English, Spanish
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Michigan State University
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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
17 minutes to complete
Introduction to Getting Your Film Off The Ground
General Course Goals:
17 minutes to complete
1 video (Total 2 min)
6 hours to complete
Week 1: Applying for Grants
Why Start with Grants?
6 hours to complete
4 videos (Total 21 min)
6 hours to complete
Week 2: Making Your Website
6 hours to complete
3 videos (Total 11 min)
7 hours to complete
Week 3: Developing Your Social Media, Newsletter, and Press Presence
7 hours to complete
4 videos (Total 13 min)
Reviews
TOP REVIEWS FROM GETTING YOUR FILM OFF THE GROUND
by NSDec 29, 2020
Its very use full to learn some basic about film making
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