{"product_id":"a-filmmakers-guide-to-a-successful-pre-production","title":"A Filmmaker's Guide to a Successful Pre-Production","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cdcdcd;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"http:\/\/admin.stage32.com\/vendor\/moxiemanager\/data\/uploads\/15_4.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"158\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #da3e55; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e**5 Spots Available**\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: black;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #da3e55; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003ePayment plans available - contact \u003ca href=\"mailto:edu@stage32.com\"\u003eedu@stage32.com \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #da3e55; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003eIn depth and comprehensive 4-session class on filmmaking pre-production with exclusive handouts and downloads \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #42C2CB; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003eWho doesn’t want to be a director? It’s the dream job of many, and it’s easy to see why. As director you get to helm a project, command a creative army, and bring your vision to life. Yet directing is by no means an easy job; it goes way beyond just sitting in a canvas chair and yelling “action!” Whether you’re directing a big budget blockbuster, an episode of TV, or your first micro-budget independent feature, you can’t go into it blind. Being an effective director requires preparation, strategy, discipline, and an overall understanding of your responsibilities and how best to perform them.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003ePerhaps the biggest challenge of being an effective filmmaker is to fully understand the pre-production process. This includes understanding your point of view as a filmmaker. How you prioritize and allocate your resources. How to work with your cast and crew. And how to put together a roadmap that will work for you. No element here is less important than the next, and if you want your project to be successful, it’s up to you as the filmmaker to make sure you can navigate each step as well as the last. With the right pre-production techniques and the right guidance, finding success as a filmmaker is not only possible, but entirely within your grasp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeath Cullens is an accomplished director best known for directing IT’S ALWAYS SUNNY IN PHILADELPHIA, GREAT MINDS WITH DAN HARMON, and FX’s YOU’RE THE WORST.\u003c\/strong\u003e Heath’s other notable credits include \u003cstrong\u003eIDIOTSITTER\u003c\/strong\u003e for \u003cstrong\u003eComedy Central\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eDEADBEAT\u003c\/strong\u003e for \u003cstrong\u003eHulu\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eBLACK JESUS\u003c\/strong\u003e for \u003cstrong\u003eAdult Swim\u003c\/strong\u003e. In addition to directing, Heath also produced the \u003cstrong\u003eLionsgate\u003c\/strong\u003e feature \u003cstrong\u003eARMED RESPONSE\u003c\/strong\u003e, starring \u003cstrong\u003eCary Elwes, Ethan Embry\u003c\/strong\u003e, and\u003cstrong\u003e Alan Arki\u003c\/strong\u003en. A recipient of a \u003cstrong\u003eDrama League Directing Fellowshi\u003c\/strong\u003ep and a member of the \u003cstrong\u003eLincoln Center Theater Directors Lab\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cem\u003eHeath is well-versed at every step of directing and will now share what he knows exclusively with Stage 32.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn this four session class, Heath will walk you through everything you need to know about pre-production to be successful. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003eYou’ll leave this class with a clear idea of how to tackle every step of pre-production that a filmmaker must take and the confidence to bring these skills with you to your own project.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003chr\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlus! You will be linked up with Heath on email during class so you can ask him any questions and he will provide you with a series of exclusive and helpful handouts to take with you and use when directing your next project. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003chr\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #ffffff;\"\u003ePraise for Heath's Previous Stage 32 Classes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #42C2CB;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003eSometimes one signs up for a class not really knowing what to expect. This class I could never have anticipated! \u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eHeath\u003c\/span\u003e went above and beyond any expectations I might have harbored. This was one of the best classes I have ever taken on Stage 32 or any other platform. I walked away with so much information, confidence and respect for the role of the director. My heartfelt thanks to \u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eHeath\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #42C2CB;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e-Angela R. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #42C2CB;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\"This was a phenomenal class. Thank you for providing a class of this caliber. \u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eHeath\u003c\/span\u003e was informative and engaging.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #42C2CB;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e-Angel M.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #42C2CB;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"il\"\u003eHeath\u003c\/span\u003e was extremely knowledgeable and a great teacher. He had a perfect combination of facts and passion. He invested a lot of energy into, not only, teaching the class, but he also went above and beyond to inspire the class. Very grateful. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #42C2CB;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e-Rainy K.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #42C2CB;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003eI found this course so relevant. The content and the presentation were amazing. I especially liked that Heath gave us the ability to look for the big ideas when directing not taking just one or two nuggets. Thank you for always bringing the best instructors and relevant content.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #42C2CB;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e-Susan L. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"http:\/\/admin.stage32.com\/vendor\/moxiemanager\/data\/uploads\/18.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"158\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stage 32","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48056227201331,"sku":"","price":399.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0700\/7728\/4659\/files\/image_65c5ae543d48f.jpg?v=1707454038","url":"https:\/\/stage32.myshopify.com\/products\/a-filmmakers-guide-to-a-successful-pre-production","provider":"Stage 32","version":"1.0","type":"link"}