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EDUCATION » Media Literacy Institute |
2009 WORKSHOPS SWAMP has developed these courses as tools for the emerging and developing filmmaker. These affordable classes are packed full of practical information to help you make the most of your film, video and multi-media projects. What Past Participants Say About SWAMP's Workshops and Seminars: Thank you so much for "coordinating" the "program" last week at Rice. Kyle was great! I was impressed with the whole thing and look forward to attending more SWAMP programs. ~Karen Hale Having undertaken putting seminars and conferences together myself, I know firsthand what a daunting and stress filled exercise it is. You handled this past weekend in exemplary fashion, with no stone unturned to make it a very good experience. Thanks for all your effort. ~Danny Kamin We want to thank you for putting on such a well run and valuable event last weekend. Heidi and I found the speakers to be knowledgeable and relevant. Thanks for gathering a great group to inform us. We also thought you did a great job of organizing it all. SWAMP's such a useful organization. ~Bill & Heidi Hughes
ENROLLMENT Refund policy: If you have pre-registered for a workshop and cannot attend, you have until the Thursday prior to the class to cancel to receive a full refund. If you cancel after that time, you will receive a credit in the amount of the workshop fee that can be applied towards a future class. We do not offer refunds or credits to individuals who do not show up for the class without prior notice of cancellation.
A “production assistant” or P.A. is the most common entry level job on a film/video crew. Office and set P.A.s provide support and assistance to almost all areas of the production. The duties for a P.A. might include: assisting with crowd control, quieting a set before shooting, delivering film to the airport or lab, answering phones and copying scripts. P.A.s also assist the other departments, giving the P.A. a bird’s eye view of how each department works and an opportunity to consider, from first hand observances, a career in a particular department (crafts). The Texas Film Commission’s Production Assistant (P.A.) Workshop is a two-day, introductory course for surviving work in production. The Workshop teaches the jargon, terminology, paperwork, etiquette, processes and physical requirements of the job. Taught by active working industry professionals, the Workshop develops the skills and flexibility needed to be successful in obtaining and keeping employment. P.A. Workshop also creates an opportunity to learn about working in the other craft positions, such as camera loader, locations scout, grip/electrician, greens keeper, wardrobe or craft service. After completing this Workshop, students will have learned the job requirements needed to succeed as a P.A. and be able to realistically visualize a future working up the latter in the motion picture industry. The P.A. Workshop sets in motion skills needed to work in the following departments:
Benefits of the P.A. Workshop will include:
Requirements to participate?
Application process: You must complete the application process as set forth by the community college or non-profit organization hosting the training. If your application does not meet the criteria of the training program and the host school, you will be notified that you have not been accepted to the program. NOTE: Acceptance into the P.A. Workshop does not constitute acceptance into any other TFC Workforce Training Programs. Limited spaces available. Participation is offered on a first come, first served basis. Tools needed to participate:
Attendance, participation and certification: As part of the recreation of the P.A. workday, all participants must be at the Training Program on time. Doors close for entry to the training sharply at 9:00am and will not be opened to anyone who is late. A late arrival to the Workshop will forfeit the applicant’s participation. 100% participation is required for certification. Students must complete the WTP Final Evaluation Form at the end of the Workshop and return it to the Film Commission in order to be certified by the TFC. To register for the TEXAS FILM COMMISSION P.A. WORKSHOP online, please use one of the payment buttons below. Once you have paid, we will follow up with an email confirming your registration. Otherwise, you can register by phone at 713-522-8592 x 2.
WHAT IS A LOCATIONS SCOUT? Do you enjoy exploring geography or cityscapes? Would you like to put your imagination to use by discovering buildings and properties that can be used as a film set? Do you enjoy meeting and working with all kinds of people? Perhaps you are a Locations Scout at heart! Locations Scouts are among the first persons hired to a production. They find, photograph, and secure shooting locations based on the script and requests of production. Scouts also negotiate the rental fees for locations, obtain the proper filming permits from governmental agencies, and travel a great deal— so a reliable car is a must.ABOUT THE WORKSHOP The Workshop is a one-day course, taught by experienced Locations department professionals, that gives you the skills needed to hit the ground running and find locations for productions to shoot in Texas. Participants are taught the details of a Location Scout’s responsibilities and tricks of the trade. They also get an overview of the responsibilities of the Location Manager. In all, participants learn the skills needed for these positions including: making contact and finding locations; photography/computer work and web research to build location files; presenting location options to clients/production team; making the “ask” to property owners; working with contracts and other paperwork; building relationships with local governments, film commissions, agencies and contacts; on-set responsibilities; and wrapping up the location after the shoot. WORKSHOP BENEFITS The Workshop is designed to introduce the participants to a Locations professional with whom they can keep in contact, thus beginning their networking opportunities for finding employment. Participants who complete the training will have learned the nuts and bolts of Location Scouting and the tools to develop those duties into a career. Upon completing the Workshop, participants receive a Locations Scout Workshop Training Certification from the Texas Film Commission, which can be included on a résumé, and a listing in the Texas Production Directory. REQUIREMENTS TO REGISTER Registrants must have attended the Texas Film Commission's P.A. Workshops OR have one year's production experience to participate. WHAT TO BRING TO THE WORKSHOP
ABOUT BOB HUDGINS Before Bob Hudgins joined the Texas Film Commission in December 2005, he spent eight years as Deputy Director of the Illinois Film Office, where his projects included ROAD TO PERDITION; SPIDERMAN 2; BATMAN BEGINS and Season One of the Fox TV series PRISON BREAK. From 1985 to 1998, he was a freelance location manager on films including FIELD OF DREAMS; PLANES, TRAINS AND AUTOMOBILES; MICHAEL (filmed in central Texas); and GROUNDHOG DAY. At the Texas Film Commission, Bob has put his years of experience to work to increase film and television production throughout the state. He worked extensively with Texas’ 80th Legislature to pass House Bill 1634, Texas’ new financial incentive for filmmakers. High-profile projects made in Texas over the past two years include Seasons One and Two of NBC’s FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS; Seasons Two and Three of PRISON BREAK; Paul Thomas Anderson’s feature THERE WILL BE BLOOD. Upcoming Texas-made projects include The History Channel’s animated series JURASSIC FIGHT CLUB, the feature STOP-LOSS, and the animated feature OPEN SEASON 2. www.texasfilmcommission.com
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