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Must be a member of the NY Conservatory to register for this event. Click here to join the NY Conservatory
Jan 23, 2025 - 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM EST

This event will be held in person.

Where: SAG-AFTRA - Conservatory Studio, 1900 Broadway, 5th Floor, New York, NY 10023 (between 63rd and 64th Streets)

Thursdays Bi-weekly

Teacher: Evan Bass

Have you been daunted by self-producing or are you an old hat? Self-Producing 101 will delve
into everything pre-production, production, and post-production to give you a template for how
to be prepared at each level of your filmmaking. Featuring Q&As at the end of each session,
bring your notepads and questions and get ready to create your own work!

PART 1: PRE-PRODUCTION

  • Script
  • Script Breakdown: cast, locations, days (& location contracts, etc.)
  •  Initial Budget
  • Casting
  • Crew
  •  Locations* (indoor, outdoor, everything in-between)
  • Gear
  •  Pre-Production SAG-AFTRA paperwork (A discussion of the different Low-Budget
  • Agreements and what paperwork is needed for each)
  • Insurance (+ sending out appropriate COIs)
  • Fundraising
  • Q&A

Topics to be covered in future sessions:

PART 2: IN-PRODUCTION

PART 3: POST-PRODUCTION

PART 4: EVERY QUESTION, FROM EVERYWHERE, ALL AT ONCE

RSVP: The registration form for this class will open on Monday, Jan. 13. Please bring your SAG-AFTRA member ID card, or digital card in the Member App for admittance. 

If you have questions about the class or need to request an accommodation please email us at ny.conservatory@sagaftra.org

This workshop is not intended to imply an endorsement of any individual or company by SAG-AFTRA. Unless otherwise stated, the views expressed are those of the individual guests, not of SAG-AFTRA. The information provided through the workshop is given for informational purposes and may not be a suitable substitute for applicable professional advice. You should always use good judgment in these matters and should not act or refrain from acting based solely on information provided through the workshop.

This event is only open to SAG-AFTRA NY Conservatory Members.

 



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