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A Beginner's Guide to Being a Filmmaker - Aaron Fradkin

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Overview

This course provides insights into the world of filmmaking, focusing on topics such as writing, creating characters, and directing. Students will learn about the daily creative process, writing techniques, character development, and the challenges and successes of filmmaking. The course is designed for aspiring filmmakers, writers, and anyone interested in gaining a deeper understanding of the filmmaking industry.

Syllabus

- It's A Choice To Create Something Every Day
- 10 Things An Aspiring Writer Should Know About Writing
- First Two Weeks Writing A Screenplay
- Why Do Some Ideas Take So Long To Write?
- A Movie So Good It Makes You Want To Quit The Film Industry
- Why Are Some People Better At Story Than Others?
- Creating The Perfect Fictional Character
- How Writing Horror And Comedy Are The Same
- Writing Villains And Heroes Is The Same Process
- Biggest Mistakes I Made On My First Movie
- 3 Qualities That Make First Time Filmmakers Successful
- A Director Must Create A Safe Environment For Their Actors
- How Much Money Can A Filmmaker Make On Hulu?
- What I Wish I Knew About Filmmaking Years Ago
- Lessons I Learned On My Third Feature Film

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Film Courage

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