Producing

This Certificate Programme in Producing will help you hone your leadership skills to helm a movie from start to finish. In this programmes, you will learn about the creative (script development, postproduction etc.) as well as the business side (financing, hiring, distribution etc.) of the movie. This programmes will lead to your all-round development as a producer. It covers topics such as Understanding the roles and responsibilities of a Producer, Script development and funding, Producer in pre-production, Producer in principal photography, Producer in post-production and finally, taking your film to the audience.

Programme Fees: ₹ 7,500



Key Highlights

Certification

Certification

Certificate Programme in Producing from WWI

Successful Completion

Successful Completion

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Flexibility

Flexibility

Access any time anywhere

Curriculum

Curriculum

Designed by award winning faculty of WWI

Transcripts

Transcripts

Downloadable transcripts for reference

Programme Details

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Content Duration

10 hours

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Learning Structure

Self-paced learning

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Accessibility

On PC, mobile

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Access period

1 year

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Mode of instruction

English

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Video transcripts

English

The process of filmmaking can be divided into three sections – creative, technical, and financial. While different teams take care of each individual section, it is the job of the producer to tie them all together. The producer brings together the writers, director, financiers etc. and has complete control over the film’s production. Thus, the producer not only needs to know about all these different jobs but be good at them as well.
What does a Producer do?
  • Who is a Producer?
  • This class covers the role of a film producer. They include creative, business and financial aspects of production.

  • Responsibilities of a Producer
  • This class covers the responsibilities of the producer in detail

  • Evolution of Film Sound
  • This class will show you the timeline of the evolution of film sound

  • Types of Producers
  • This class covers the main types of film producers in the industry today and their roles and responsibilities
Script Development and Funding
  • Story Development
  • This class introduces the first step of film production where you will learn how a producer selects the story and develops it by preparing a treatment, summarizing the storyline and determining its mood and characters.

  • Story Development
  • This class introduces the first step of film production where you will learn how a producer selects the story and develops it by preparing a treatment, summarizing the storyline and determining its mood and characters.

  • Idea Generation Techniques for movies
  • This class teaches you how to generate ideas to make a movie

  • Working with writers
  • This class teaches you how a producer works with writers to develop a story

  • Writing a logline
  • This class teaches you how to write an effective logline- a one-line statement that powerfully conveys the film’s plot and the emotional hook which makes it easier for you to pitch and sell your movie idea.

  • Film Budget
  • Basics of Film Financing
  • How to make your film stand out to financers
  • This class introduces you to tried and tested successful techniques that will help you prepare a persuasive movie pitch that will stand out to the financers.
Producer in Pre-Production
  • Producer’s role in pre-production
  • This class gives you a comprehensive overview about the producers’ role during pre-production.

  • Producer’s role in pre-production
  • This class gives you a comprehensive overview about the producers’ role during pre-production.

  • Setting up your film company (LLC)
  • This class teaches you about the important steps that you need to consider while establishing your own production company with a Limited Liability Corporation model.

  • Script Breakdown
  • This class teaches you industry standard norms on breaking a script during pre-production into its basic scene elements such as cast members, props, objects etc. which helps you to keep track of everything that is going on during production.

  • Selecting your crew
  • This class discusses some important aspects to consider before hiring your crew for production and post production

  • Creative Planning phase
  • This class teaches you how to plan creatively prior to shooting

  • Workflow from line producer’s point of view
  • This class teaches you about the workflow from the shoes of a line producer, and how to effectively plan and communicate every vital step of the pre-production process.

  • Budgeting and Scheduling
  • This class teaches you how to successfully allocate the available budget to different stakeholders involved in the film-making process.

  • Preparing a Call Sheet
  • This class teaches you the industry standard rules for writing a proper call sheet that includes all necessary elements
Producer in Principal Photography
  • How to manage a production?
  • This class teaches you about all the elements that you need to consider and effectively coordinate during the principal photography stage of film-making.

  • How to manage a production?
  • This class teaches you about all the elements that you need to consider and effectively coordinate during the principal photography stage of film-making.

  • Gearing up for post production
  • This class teaches you how to get ready for post production after the principal photography is complete

  • The Big Picture
  • This class teaches you how to tie in all the elements of a film together

  • Q&A Sessions with an expert (Case study questions)
  • In this class, you will encounter case study questions and Q&A sessions with an industry expert that will help you contextualize everything that you have learnt with how things work in the real world in the film industry.
Producer in Post Production
  • How to manage post production
  • This class provides a comprehensive overview of the key responsibilities of a film producer in order to manage the post production process smoothly and keep the workflow intact.

  • How to manage post production
  • This class provides a comprehensive overview of the key responsibilities of a film producer in order to manage the post production process smoothly and keep the workflow intact.

  • Post production supervisor
  • This class will help you understand how you can supervise the post production process effectively and ensure the post-production workflow is intact.

  • The editorial team
  • This class will educate you about the relationship between the producers and the editing team of the movie.

  • The sound workflow
  • This class teaches you how to structure and carry out the sound design workflow during post production

  • Color Correction
  • This class teaches you about color correction on the material you have filmed

  • Packaging the final deliverables
  • This class teaches you how to package the final deliverables during the post production stage

  • Completing the film
  • This class teaches you of the final steps involved in completion of the film
Taking your film to the audience
  • Why distribution of film is a tough job?
  • Producers are responsible for the promotion and distribution of the film after its completion. This class outlines all the crucial challenges that a producer needs to overcome while working with different third party organizations for the successful distribution of the movie.

  • Indian Box Office Model
  • This class gives you a comprehensive overview of the Indian Box Office model which outlines the technicalities of how Box Office revenues are calculated, taxation associated with box office collection etc.

  • Rise of OTT Platforms
  • This class draws your attention towards a crucial trend in the global as well as the Indian film industry- the rapid rise of Over The Top (OTT) platforms. You will learn how you can effectively adapt with the changing trends in film consumers’ priorities and habits to maximize your reach and profits.

  • Film marketing and publicity
  • This class teaches you about the rising trends in the M&E Industry and effective strategies concerning the marketing and publicity of your film. Successful marketing and publicity varies greatly depending on many external factors and in this class, you will learn about these variables which will help you maximize your film’s reach.

  • Start your next project
  • This class teaches you how to get started on your next film project
What kind of certification will I obtain from this programme?
On successful completion of all the modules included in this programme, the user shall be given a certificate from Whistling Woods International. You can download the certificate in the form of a PDF.
Is there a specific time limit for this programme?
There is no specific time limit or schedule to do a module-based programme such as this one. However, the access period to the platform is 1 year
How many hours of study are required to complete this programme?
This is a module-based programme, so there is no specific schedule to adhere to.
What are the key topics covered in this programme?
Please refer to the curriculum tab on the programme page of the programme.
What type of learning should I expect from this programme?
This programme comprises of learning through video-based lectures. You will also be given the transcripts of these lectures. The content is derived from the knowledge base of Whistling Woods faculty and Industry experts along with specific case studies used to explain the concepts and theories.
Are there any assignment or programmework in this programme?
There are no programmework or assignments in this programme.
Does the programme include live sessions with the faculty?
There are no live sessions included as part of this programme. However for live sessions and on campus specialization workshops, please check our Advanced Certificate in Filmmaking programme
₹ 7,500 (Inclusive of all taxes)

Admission criteria:
  • No work experience is required to apply for any of the programme
  • It is recommended that applicants have cleared Xth grade or equivalent
  • All candidates need to have reading and speaking proficiency in English
Notes:
  • You can pay for the programme with a debit / credit card and through Netbanking.
  • On successful payment transaction, you will receive a confirmation mail with the order no. and payment acknowledgement.
  • You will be provided a programme login URL within 48 hours of making a payment. Please register on the URL to gain access to the programme.
  • In case of any issues during payment, please write to us on wwi.extension@whistlingwoods.net

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Complete all the modules in the Programme successfully to obtain this recognisation.

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