PROOF OF CONCEPT
Lights, Camera, Action!
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Lesson Overview:
What is the ultimate goal for a screenplay? The answer, to be produced into a film. Whether or not the craft of filmmaking interests you, it's important to keep this in mind. The fact is, there are MANY wannabe screenwriters out there. However, very few actually take their work from "script to screen". While this process is incredibly difficult and frustrating, it is also wonderfully exciting and educational! Nothing will make you a better screenwriter than attempting to produce something you have written. So, let's talk about filmmaking!
WATCH ► Jesse Harris and the "Proof of Concept"
Click the WATCH NOW button below to view an interview with Jesse Harris from Film Courage about the importance of making a "proof of concept" film for your script.
WATCH ► Wind In The Night (2018)
Click the WATCH NOW button below to view Jesse Harris' proof of concept film, Wind In The Night, which he used to secure HBO funding for his 2022 feature script - Borrego
WATCH ► How to Make Your First Short Film
Click the WATCH NOW to check out Standard Story Company's crash course on making your first short film and start seriously considering picking up your smartphone and getting your hands dirty!
BROWSE ► #shotonipone
Click the BROWSE NOW button to look through a bunch of short films shot on a smartphone and get inspired to make your own proof of concept! Don't over think things, just get out there and MAKE SOMETHING!
QUIZ ► Proof of Concept
After engaging with all the various materials in this Lesson, click the START QUIZ button below to answer questions based on the material.
EXTRA ► How to Make a Short Film (ALONE)
Click the WATCH NOW to check out Megan Tan's video tutorial on making a short film by yourself and an overview of her process! Please Note - there are no questions about this video on the quiz.
EXTRA ► Download DaVinci Resolve
Click the DOWNLOAD NOW button to learn more about DaVinci Resolve - the FREE professional editing software that can slingslot your filmmaking to the next level! Time to download and get to work!
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