In class: Discuss assigned reading and video. Initial Ideas on Short Documentary Presentations Section D (6 students).
WEEK 5
Mon. 2/7 Due: Stories We Tell, directed by Sarah Polley. 2012. 108 minutes. Available for free on YouTube and Tubi.
In class:
Discuss assigned film.
Wed. 2/9 Due: “Step 8. Start and LLC/Raise the Money.” Shoot from the Heart: Successful Filmmaking from a Sundance Rebel by Diane Bell. 2018. Pages 114-125.
Mon. 2/21: Due: Dick Johnson Is Dead, directed by Kirsten Johnson. 2020. 29 minutes. Available on Netflix.
In class: Revised Ideas on Short Documentary Presentations Section A (5 students).
Wed. 2/23 Due: “Step 9. Crowdfund: You Must Do It!” Shoot from the Heart: Successful Filmmaking from a Sundance Rebel by Diane Bell. 2018. Pages 128-139.
“Step 10. Recruit Your Crew.” Shoot from the Heart: Successful Filmmaking from a Sundance Rebel by Diane Bell. 2018. Pages 142-151.
In class: Revised Ideas on Short Documentary Presentations Section B (5 students). Discuss assigned reading.
WEEK 8
Mon. 2/28 Due: Shirkers, directed by Sandi Tan. 2018. 97 minutes. Available on Netflix.
In class: Revised Ideas on Short Documentary Presentations Section C (5 students).
Discuss assigned film.
Wed. 3/2 Due: “Step 11. Cast Your Smaller Roles.” Shoot from the Heart: Successful Filmmaking from a Sundance Rebel by Diane Bell. 2018. Pages 154-157.
“Step 12. Pre-Production Essentials: You Cant Plan Too Much!” Shoot from the Heart: Successful Filmmaking from a Sundance Rebel by Diane Bell. 2018. Pages 160-165.
“Step 13: Get your Movie ‘In the Can.’” Shoot from the Heart: Successful Filmmaking from a Sundance Rebel by Diane Bell. 2018. Pages 168-179.
In class: Revised Ideas on Short Documentary Presentations Section D (6 students).
Discuss assigned reading.
WEEK 9
Mon. 3/7 No Class: Spring Break
Wed. 3/9 No Class: Spring Break
WEEK 10
Mon. 3/14 Due: Val, directed by Ting Poo and Leo Scott. 2021. 109 minutes. Available on Amazon Prime.
In class: Discuss assigned films.
Wed. 3/16 Due: “Step 14: Post-production Essentials: Editing, Music, Sound, Color.” Shoot from the Heart: Successful Filmmaking from a Sundance Rebel by Diane Bell. 2018. Pages 182-197.
“Step 15: Submit to Festivals.” Shoot from the Heart: Successful Filmmaking from a Sundance Rebel by Diane Bell. 2018. Pages 200-211.
“Step 16: Execute Your Distribution Plan.” Shoot from the Heart: Successful Filmmaking from a Sundance Rebel by Diane Bell. 2018. Pages 214-220.
“Vive La Revolution!” Shoot from the Heart: Successful Filmmaking from a Sundance Rebel by Diane Bell. 2018. Pages 224-229.
In class: Discuss your filmmaking process and any issues you may be facing.
Discuss assigned reading.
WEEK 11
Mon. 3/21 Due: Work on your film.
In class: Short Documentary Draft 1 Screening and Discussion Section A (5 students).
Wed. 3/23 Due: Work on your film.
In class: Short Documentary Draft 1 Screening and Discussion Section B (5 students).
WEEK 12
Mon. 3/28 Due: Work on your film.
In class: Short Documentary Draft 1 Screening and Discussion Section C (5 students).
Wed. 3/30 Due: Work in your film.
In class: Short Documentary Draft 1 Screening and Discussion Section D (6 students).
WEEK 13
Mon. 4/4 Due: Work on your film.
In class: Short Documentary Draft 2 Screening and Discussion Section A (5 students).
Wed. 4/6 Due: Work in your film.
In class: Short Documentary Draft 2 Screening and Discussion Section B (5 students).
WEEK 14
Mon. 4/11 Due: Work in your film.
In class: Short Documentary Draft 2 Screening and Discussion Section C (5 students).
Wed. 4/13 Due: Work in your film.
In class: Short Documentary Draft 2 Screening and Discussion Section D (6 students).
WEEK 15
Mon. 4/18 Due: Work in your film.
In class: Short Documentary Final Draft Screening and Discussion Section A (5 students).
Wed. 4/20 Due: Work in your film.
In class: Short Documentary Final Draft Screening and Discussion Section B (5 students).
WEEK 16
Mon. 4/25 Due: Work in your film.
In class: Short Documentary Final Draft Screening and Discussion Section C (5 students).
Wed. 4/27 Due: Work in your film.
In class: Short Documentary Final Draft Screening and Discussion Section D (5 students).
Fri. 4/29 Due: Distribution plan and link to your final film. Due by 11:59pm.