Script to Screen

Script to Screen is a seminar-style workshop that looks at the big picture of film production, providing an overview of what's needed to bring a film from pre-production through to final delivery.

Our focus is on the Director/Producer role, where you're spending as much time on project management and team coordination as you are on the "creative work", and where half the battle is knowing what you don't know.

Examples will be drawn from feature film projects in the “micro-indie” budget range of $20k-80k, where there’s a bit of money but not enough to have a fully paid professional team in place. Concepts learned can be scaled to many budget ranges, and while we focus on narrative feature film production, the content will be equally applicable to documentaries and shorts as well.

Participants who have a project underway or a script in development may benefit by bringing those materials to class, but the course content and group work will be equally useful for participants who don't yet have a specific project in mind. Example scenes, breakdowns, budgets, schedules, footage etc will be provided by the instructor.

Registration

Session 1: Monday, March 27th, 6pm-9pm

Session 2: Monday, April 3rd, 6pm-9pm

Session 3: Monday, April 10th, 6pm-9pm

Session 4: Monday, April 17th, 6pm-9pm

Session 5: Monday, April 24th, 6pm-9pm

Course Outline

Session 1 - Early Development & Pre-Production: Financing, budgeting, rewriting for logistics, casting

Session 2 - Pre-Production Continues: Script breakdown, crew, locations, scheduling

Session 3 - Production: Team dynamics, crisis and collaboration, getting the performances you need

Session 4 - Post-Production: Honing the story in the edit, keeping the vision through each stage of post

Session 5 - Final Steps: Finishing and delivery, film festivals and distribution

Required Materials:

• Writing Materials (pen, paper/notebook)
• (Optional) Personal laptop
• (Optional) Project or script in development

Instructor

Ben Hoskyn is an editor and producer across narrative features, live multi-cam shoots, viral ads and documentary series. He is a founding member of Space Tigers Inc, a production pipeline offering VFX and post-production services.

COVID-19 Protocol

We are asking all attendees to be vaccinated and wear a mask while on-site at DARC.

Workshop Pricing

This workshop is $185 for Members and $235 for Non-Members. To access our member pricing, join our membership at https://digitalartsresourcecentre.ca/joinus/.

Fees for this workshop can be waived if access to funds is a barrier to participation. For more information please email [email protected].

Accessibility

All doors at DARC have accessibility buttons to press for automatic entry. DARC is located on the main floor (one story above ground) of the Arts Court building. DARC’s main entrance is located at 67 Nicholas Street which is fully wheelchair accessible. Alternate wheelchair-accessible entry is available through 2 Daly Ave at the Arts Court main entrance or the Ottawa Art Gallery. Elevator access is available from 9AM – 11PM.  DARC staff are available and happy to assist with all inquiries and requests regarding physical access. We also welcome inquiry, feedback, and resources regarding accessibility and accessibility improvement by phone (613.238.7648 x. 6) or by email at [email protected].

Cancellation Policy

DARC is unable to provide course attendee refunds for cancellations. DARC reserves the right to cancel or reschedule courses if necessary.

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