Career Growth | Film Industry

First and Second Assistant Directors manage the logistics of a film production which includes the scheduling, operations, safety, and paperwork. In addition to understanding the hierarchy and collaboration within the film crew, this course includes practical assignments, discussions, and feedback sessions to ensure participants gain hands-on experience and are prepared for the demands of assistant directing in the film industry.

Students will learn how to analyze and break down a script, create a production schedule, learn how to create and manage a shooting schedule, generate call sheets, create sides, fill out Exhibit Gs, and create reports. This course also covers managing a set to ensure a smooth production flow, coordinating between departments, and assisting with logistics, safety measures, and talent management.

No previous film experience is required for this course. Students must complete the Introduction to the Film Industry course or similar programming before registering.

This course will take place at our South Campus in Guthrie located at 3025 S. Division St., Guthrie, OK 73044.

1/16 -1/19 & 1/22 - 1/25  | M-F | 9 AM - 5 PM | $299

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Learn more about instructor Jordan Wilson.

Explore the art and craft of developing a screenplay for film and TV. This introductory course covers key the essential elements for any story from the creative, technical, and logistical aspects. Time will be spent discussing story structure and plot outline, character descriptions and dialogue, and screenplay formats and styles. Additional elements will include the psychology of writing, script formatting, the importance of developing habits, and marketing your work. Outside of class, students will be assigned to write a five-to-10-page short film that will be workshopped in the course.

No screenwriting or film industry experience is required.

This course will take place at our South Campus in Guthrie located at 3025 S. Division St., Guthrie, OK 73044.

4/1 and 4/3 | MW | 6-9 PM | AND 4/6 | Sat. | 9 AM - noon | $119

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Learn more about instructor Ben Richardson.

Whether you are a seasoned filmmaker or shooting your first film, film festivals are crucial to the film industry. This two-night course covers factors filmmakers should consider before submitting to a film festival. This will include researching film festivals and selecting which ones are the best fit for your project, when you should be ready to submit, how to make the most out of the networking and film promotion opportunities, and what to do after the festival ends. Participants will become familiar with FilmFreeway, the world’s top film festival submission platform, and create an account if they do not already have one.

This course will take place at our South Campus in Guthrie located at 3025 S. Division St., Guthrie, OK 73044.

4/2 & 4/4| TTh | 6-9 PM| $49

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Learn more about instructor Ben Richardson.

This course aims to equip aspiring producers with the skills and insights necessary to navigate the complex world of film production. Throughout this course, students will explore the entire movie production process, from conceptualization to distribution. Focus will be on the producer’s role as the driving force behind a project, responsible for overseeing all aspects of production and ensuring the realization of the creative vision. This course covers a wide range of topics including script development, financing and budgeting, casting and talent acquisition, pre-production planning, production management, post-production processes, marketing and distribution strategies, and legal and ethical considerations in the film industry.

This course will take place at our South Campus in Guthrie located at 3025 S. Division St., Guthrie, OK 73044.

4/29 - 5/3 | M-F | 6-9 PM| $149 

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Learn more about instructor Adam Ropp.