Pre-Production and Production for Film and Television

FILM TV X 404

This survey course presents an overview of the real-world aspects of producing as practiced in the various sectors of filmed entertainment from script development through pre-production and production.

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Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Remote
In-Person
Online
Starting at $745.00
As few as 11 weeks
4.0

What you can learn.

  • Learn the producer’s role interfacing with the writer, director, and key personnel
  • Understand how to pitch and sell ideas
  • Acquire the skills to breakdown a script
  • Manage a schedule and budget
  • Prepare for critical on-the-set issues facing the producer

About this course:

This survey course presents an overview of the real-world aspects of producing as practiced in the various sectors of filmed entertainment, from script development through pre-production and production. Topics include the producer's interface with the writer, director, and other key personnel; pitching and selling ideas; script breakdown and scheduling; budgeting; and all the critical on-the-set issues facing the producer.

Fall 2023 Schedule

Date & Time
Details
Format
 
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Wednesday 7:00PM - 10:00PM PT
Available
See Details
Instructor: John Duffy
393829
Fee:
$785.00
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Location: Remote Classroom
Still accepting enrollments
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Notes

Internet access required. Materials required.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after October 10, 2023
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Wed Sep 27, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Wed Oct 4, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Wed Oct 11, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Wed Oct 18, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Wed Oct 25, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Wed Nov 1, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Wed Nov 8, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Wed Nov 15, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Wed Nov 22, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Wed Nov 29, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Wed Dec 6, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
-
This section has no set meeting times.
Enrollment Closed
See Details
Instructor: Amotz Zakai
393832
Fee:
$785.00
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Notes

Internet access required. Materials required. 

Refund Deadline
No refunds after September 29, 2023
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
The Big Picture by Edward Jay Epstein
The Big Picture : The Fight for the Future of Movies by Ben Fritz
A Quick Guide to Careers in La La Land by Mike Clattenburg & Amotz Zakai
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This section has no set meeting times.
Enrollment Closed
See Details
Instructor: Amotz Zakai
395839
Fee:
$785.00
Onlineformat icon
Notes

Internet access required. Materials required. 

Refund Deadline
No refunds after September 29, 2023
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
The Big Picture by Edward Jay Epstein
The Big Picture : The Fight for the Future of Movies by Ben Fritz
A Quick Guide to Careers in La La Land by Mike Clattenburg & Amotz Zakai
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Thursday 7:00PM - 10:00PM PT
Available
See Details
Instructor: Dustin Hughes
393831
Fee:
$785.00
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Location: UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
Still accepting enrollments
See Details
Notes

No meeting November 23, 2023. Make up meeting to be arranged. Internet access required. Materials required.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after October 11, 2023
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Thu Sep 28, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 204 ABC
Lecture
Thu Oct 5, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 204 ABC
Lecture
Thu Oct 12, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 204 ABC
Lecture
Thu Oct 19, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 204 ABC
Lecture
Thu Oct 26, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 204 ABC
Lecture
Thu Nov 2, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 204 ABC
Lecture
Thu Nov 9, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 204 ABC
Lecture
Thu Nov 16, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 204 ABC
Lecture
Thu Nov 23, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 204 ABC
Lecture
Thu Nov 30, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 204 ABC
Lecture
Thu Dec 7, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 204 ABC
Lecture
Thu Dec 14, 2023
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center in Westwood
UCLA Extension Lindbrook Center 204 ABC

Winter 2024 Schedule

Date & Time
Details
Format
 
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Tuesday 7:00PM - 10:00PM PT
Future Offering (Opens November 06, 2023 12:00:00 AM)
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Instructor: Bridget Terry
394782
Fee:
$785.00
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Location: Remote Classroom
Notes

Internet access required. 

Refund Deadline
No refunds after January 22, 2024
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Tue Jan 9, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Jan 16, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Jan 23, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Jan 30, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Feb 6, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Feb 13, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Feb 20, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Feb 27, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Mar 5, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Mar 12, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
Lecture
Tue Mar 19, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
-
This section has no set meeting times.
Future Offering (Opens November 06, 2023 12:00:00 AM)
See Details
Instructor: Amotz Zakai
394783
Fee:
$785.00
Onlineformat icon
Notes

Internet access required. Materials required. 

Refund Deadline
No refunds after January 12, 2024
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
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Thursday 7:00PM - 10:00PM PT
Future Offering (Opens November 06, 2023 12:00:00 AM)
See Details
Instructor: Eben Davidson
395825
Fee:
$745.00
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Location: UCLA
Notes

Internet access required. Materials required.

Refund Deadline
No refunds after January 24, 2024
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Producer to Producer : A Step-by-Step Guide to Low-Budget Independent Film Producing by Melanie Dobson
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Thu Jan 11, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
Dodd Hall 161
Lecture
Thu Jan 18, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
Dodd Hall 161
Lecture
Thu Jan 25, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
Dodd Hall 161
Lecture
Thu Feb 1, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
Dodd Hall 161
Lecture
Thu Feb 8, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
Dodd Hall 161
Lecture
Thu Feb 15, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
Dodd Hall 161
Lecture
Thu Feb 22, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
Dodd Hall 161
Lecture
Thu Feb 29, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
Dodd Hall 161
Lecture
Thu Mar 7, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
Dodd Hall 161
Lecture
Thu Mar 14, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
Dodd Hall 161
Lecture
Thu Mar 21, 2024
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
Dodd Hall 161

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