Whether you’re starting a new project, working on a rewrite, or want to learn new skills - join us to hone your craft.
All Classes take place 100% online utilizing free video conferencing software ZOOM so you can participate from anywhere in the world with an internet connection!
Whether your ultimate goal is to be a director or you just want to make a proof of concept to convey the tone and style of your script, anyone who has made something has a bit of an edge when it comes to building a career in entertainment. Not only does it show others that you're serious and capable of seeing a project through to the end, but translating your writing to the screen yourself will make you a better storyteller on the page.
Directing and producing involves managing a lot of moving parts, however, which is why we have this four week lecture series to give you the tools you need to prep, direct and finish your short film!
This Four Week Lecture Series Will Cover:
- How to break down your script, schedule and budget
- Union vs non-union productions
- Finding your crew, and who you need
- Prepping the shoot
- Navigating set
- Post-production
Melissa B. Miller is a writer/director. Most recently, Melissa wrapped the romantic comedy The List, starring Halston Sage, Chrissie Fit, and Christian Navarro. It was distributed by Universal Pictures in the summer of 2023.
Melissa's first feature entitled All These Small Moments, starring Molly Ringwald, Brian d'Arcy James, Jemima Kirke, Harley Quinn Smith, Brendan Meyer, and Sam McCarthy premiered at the 2018 Tribeca Film Festival and was released by Orion Classics on January 17th, 2019
Melissa worked extensively in TV and has shadow directed on audience favorites God Friended Me for CBS and Katy Keene on the CW, and directed several music videos for artist like The Davenports and Kris Gruen, as well as commercial spots for Compass Real Estate Group.
In addition to producing the award winning feature The Tested starring Aunjanue Ellis, Armando Riesco, and Frank Vincent which was accepted to the prestigious IFP Independent Filmmaker Lab and Emerging Narratives at IFP Film Week, won the Grand Jury Prize at the American Black Film Festival, Melissa worked in the art department on such critically acclaimed films as The Fighter, Precious, Based on the novel by Sapphire, W.E., and If Beale Street Could Talk.
Cancellation Policy: You may cancel for a full refund up to 5 days prior to the start of the class. Cancellations requested after this period will be ineligible for refunds.
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