Move up the ladder from Production Assistant to Assistant Director! Learn the role and responsibilities of the 1st, 2nd and 2nd2nd Assistant Director's. Tackle: AD paperwork, how to schedule a shoot day, successful talent movement, working with directors and talent, the AD lingo, location and set protocols, keeping a production on schedule, getting work and much more.... Those attending will have an opportunity to do a nonpaid internship on at least one production. Should have some prior production experience. Certificate to all grads. Reservations are required. Sample production forms and handouts are included.
HOUSTON:
Sat/Sun, TBA
9:30am-5:00pm each day
2 day workshop - $150.
*****NEW WORKSHOP*****
DOING BUSINESS WITH THE MOTION PICTURE INDUSTRY
If you own, manage or handle sales for a business,,there's a huge likelihood that the goods or services you offer can be utilized by the film, video and television industry.
This workshop will quickly guide you through: targeting the right people; goods and service procurement and delivery protocols; production related forms and procedures; software (where applicable) and more. You'll learn the basic jargon, the heirarchies, relationship building and how to get work for yourself and your company in an industry that spends billions of dollars annually in motion picture production.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
Accountants
Caterers, Event Planners, Interior Designers
Musicians and other Performers
Realtors and Apartment Managers
Auto Dealers, Auto Rental Companies
Electricians, Construction Workers
Store Owners (furniture, antiques, office supplies)
Teachers (K-12)
Graphic Artists
Hair Salon Owners, Spas, Massage Therapists
Physicians and Dentists
Homeless Shelter and Food Pantry Administrators
Printing and Copy Company Sales Managers
Radio Station Salespeople
PR people
and more
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PRIVATE SESSIONS FOR BUSINESSES OR MENTORING:FOR SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS
PRODUCTION ASSISTANT WORKSHOP
This workshop is designed for those wanting to work behind the scenes on film, video and broadcast projects beginning at the ground up. Topics include: the production team, lingo, wages, working conditions, tools of the trade, set protocol, ethics, workflow, production paperwork, getting work and more. Workshop grads will have the opportunity to perform a nonpaid internhip on at least one production. Handouts are included. Reservations are required. A certificate is issued to all who complete this workshop..
HOUSTON:
Sun., Nov 30, 2008
9:30am - 5:00pm - $50.
Promenade at Hermann ParkLeasing Center -Conference Room6301 Almeda Rd. Houston, TX 77021*Instructor is film/TV industry veteran, Abiiba Howell MOVIE EXTRAS WORKSHOP
This seminar is for those wanting to work, or get more work, in front of the camera, starting out as a movie extra and then moving up to more featured roles. Topics include: headshots , casting myths, preparing a talent resume, what to expect at the casting call and audition and what is expected of you, talking the lingo, set protocol, getting work and more. Taught by a veteran producer and casting director. Certificate of completion to all. Also great for parents wanting to get their children in front of the camera. Plenty of resources and handouts.
An intensive, nuts and bolts, hands-on workshop on setting up and running a seamless and top notch motion picture production office and coordinating the all-important aspects of any production, regardless of the size or budget. Topics include: coordinating elements, people production paperwork; travel, the critical documents every production office needs, working with all levels of crew and talent, production files, reports, payroll, deal memos, contracts, unions, crewing and more! Handouts, sample forms and more are included. Certificate to all grads! Small class format. Bring your laptop. Production software included!
HOUSTON:
Sat., November 29, 2008
9:30am - 5:00pm
1 day intensive, hands-on workshop - $100.00
Promenade at Hermann Park
Leasing Center -Conference Room
6301 Almeda Rd. Houston, TX 77021
Pay online and reserve in advance.
Instructor is Film/TV industry veteran, Abiiba Howell
PRODUCTION MAKEUP WORKSHOP
Offered since 1991 and taught in Chicago and Houston. Intensive, hands-on workshop for current and aspiring makeup artists wanting to get work in the motion picture industry on movies, commercials, TV, music videos and industrial shoots. Topics include: professional products, tools of the trade, motion picture makeup application, character design, lighting and color relationships, production protocols breakdowns, department paperwork, getting work and more. Nonpaid internships are available for graduates.
HOUSTON
Sun/Mon - TBA
9:00am - 6:00pm each day
Fee: $175.
Bring your brushes. Once you have registered and paid, you'll receive a workshop schedule showing what will be covered each day.
Fee includes handouts and the use of in-class supplies. A Certificate is issued to each person completing the full workshop. Plenty of in-class practice. Some workshops require you to bring a model for practice. Advance reservations are required as class sizes are limited. Includes t-shirt!
NEW!!!
HAIRSTYLING FOR FILM, TV AND VIDEOS
Learn tips, techniques and procedures for working as a hairstylist on film, video and TV productions.This hands-on, intensive workshop provides the tools for you to take your hairstyling services to the next level and transition your skills to the motion picture industry where the rules are different. Topics include: Tools of the trade for the hair department, the workflow, what products to always have and which to never bring, working with lighting and color, production paperwork, timing, continuity, working with nmakeup artists on productions, motion picture resume, working with talent and crew on all levels, getting work and much more. Fee includes: handouts and a list of work resources. A certificate is issued to all who complete this workshop. Small class format. Graduates have the opportunity to perform a nonpaid internship on a production to help build your resume.
HOUSTON:
Sun., Sept. 14, 2008 - or REGISTRATION CLOSED
Sun., Sept. 28, 2008
9:00am - 5:00pm - $100.
One day workshop - choose a date
Once you pay, email us and indicate which date you will attend .
PAYMENT OPTIONS:
Pay online via PayPal (print your receipt immediately) or ,
Call us in advance to reserve your seat and pay by 3 days prior to the class date, or
Mail your reservation and payment to arrive at least 3 business days prior to the class date to: DOMINION FILMS P.O. Box 22582 - Houston, TX 77227,
NOTE: Workshop payments are refundable minus a 25% cancellation fee, if the cancellation is received in writing at least 48 hours before your workshop first meets. If cancellation is received with less than 48 hours written or emailed notice, only a credit will be issued for a future workshop. Credits expire one year from the cancellation date. Qualifying refunds will only be issued back to the original payment source and in the form originally paid.
