Understanding FIlm Production

Display Schedule

Code	Completion	Credits	Range	Language Instruction	Semester
311UFP	credit	3	2 hours (45 min) of instruction per week, 57 to 72 hours of self-study	English	winter

Subject guarantor

Name of lecturer(s)

Věra MÜHLDORFOVÁ

Introduction and explanation of what is production.
Difference between production manager and producer.
Production system in US vs Europe.
Reality of Czech Productions.
Producing at FAMU.
Leading a team - following a leader.
Building a good team.
Roles of the production team.
Working within a big group of people.
How to focus on your tasks.
Hierarchy in Film Industry.

*Creating realistic expectations.

Pre-Production and its issues.
How should a film set work.
Communication on set.
Post-Production and its issues.
Explanation of film documents.
How to read film documents.
Creativity vs. Management.
Czech vs. Non-Czech communication.
Problem solving in production.
How to react to constantly changing situations and continue to function.
Discussing errors, collective searching for solutions.
Leading to open communication and critical thinking.

Learning outcomes

Students will understand how production works, how to communicate with production, respect the hierarchy of a film crew, and learn how to contribute in creating a pleasant working environment on set.

Prerequisites and other requirements

80% attendance

Literature

Producer to Producer - Maureen A. Ryan

Film Production - Steven Bernstein

Evaluation methods and criteria

Attendance.
Working on exercises in workshops and at home.
Delivering home assignments.
Preparation for workshops.

Note

	06:00–08:0008:00–10:0010:00–12:0012:00–14:0014:00–16:0016:00–18:0018:00–20:0020:00–22:0022:00–24:00
Mon
Tue	room 241 Room No. 3 (Lažanský palác) MÜHLDORFOVÁ V. 11:30–14:45 ODD WEEK (lecture parallel1) once in 2 weeks, starts Oct. 10
Wed
Thu
Fri

Date	Day	Time	Tutor	Location	Notes	No. of paralel
	Tue	11:30–14:45	Věra MÜHLDORFOVÁ	Room No. 3 Lažanský palác	once in 2 weeks, starts Oct. 10	lecture parallel1

Schedule for summer semester 2023/2024:

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