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Direct and Produce Reality and Documentary Television

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This deep-dive into the various stages of development, production, and distribution for unscripted television will help you develop an idea into a project that is ready to pitch. 

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What you can learn.

How to succeed as a strong producer and director
How to navigate the cluttered landscape of non-fiction broadcast and cable television
The life of a director/producer in the field
Techniques for developing your idea, pitching, getting the job, prepping the shoot, directing/producing on location and interviewing
Post-production tips

About This Course

Discover what it takes to be an effective producer and director in the flourishing genre of unscripted television and gain insights in the process of creating a valid series concept that can sell. Through lectures, discussion with industry guests and analysis of landmark shows, this course navigates the cluttered landscape of non-fiction broadcast and cable television and focuses on how to succeed as a strong producer and director. You develop an idea from scratch and learn how to complete a total package that is ready to be pitched to a TV network and/or a streaming service. Topics include developing your idea, pitching, getting the job, prepping the shoot, directing/producing on location, interview techniques, what to do once it's in the can, tech talk, post-production tips, the life of a director/producer in the field and looking ahead to the future of the genre.

This course applies toward the following programs

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Directing

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Master the art of filmmaking. Learn the craft of directing through the process of producing an original short film.

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Producing

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certificate Learn the ins and outs of producing short films and features from Hollywood professionals.

Learn the ins and outs of producing short films and features from Hollywood professionals.