Michigan State University - Getting Your Film off the Ground
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Getting Your Film off the Ground at Coursera Overview
Duration | 25 hours |
Start from | Start Now |
Total fee | Free |
Mode of learning | Online |
Difficulty level | Beginner |
Official Website | Explore Free Course  |
Credential | Certificate |
Getting Your Film off the Ground at Coursera Highlights
- Shareable Certificate Earn a Certificate upon completion
- 100% online Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.
- Flexible deadlines Reset deadlines in accordance to your schedule.
- Beginner Level
- Approx. 25 hours to complete
- English Subtitles: Arabic, French, Portuguese (European), Italian, Vietnamese, German, Russian, English, Spanish
Getting Your Film off the Ground at Coursera Course details
- This course is an introduction to many of the possibilities that exist to fund your film, market it, and create an audience for it. It will give you a sense of possible options and avenues to explore and it will start you on the process of making your film dreams a reality. The course covers the grant researching and writing process for fiction films and documentaries, strategies for developing impactful film websites, best social media practices for filmmakers, and how to approach crowdfunding and seeking investors. Through these experiences you will be prepared to seek funding for your film and to build your own audience through digital spaces.
Getting Your Film off the Ground at Coursera Curriculum
Introduction to Getting Your Film Off The Ground
Introductory Video
Week 1: Applying for Grants
Why Are We Starting With Grants?
General Advice for Documentary and Narrative Film Grants
Documentary Grant Applications
Narrative Film Grant Applications
Why Are We Starting with Grants?
General Advice for Documentary and Narrative Film Grants
Documentary Grant Applications
Narrative Film Grant Applications
Week 2: Making Your Website
Why Do You Need A Website and What Platform Should You Use?
What Information Should Your Website Include?
What Should Your Website Look Like?
Why Do You Need A Website and What Platform Should You Use?
What Information Should Your Website Include?
What Should Your Website Look Like?
Week 3: Developing Your Social Media, Newsletter, and Press Presence
Why You Need Social Media and How You Should Approach It?
Which Platforms Should You Use?
Creating a Newsletter
Getting Press for Your Film
Why You Need Social Media and How You Should Approach It?
Which Platforms Should You Use?
Creating a Newsletter
Getting Press for Your Film
Week 4: Crowdfunding and Finding Investors
Deciding Whether or Not to Crowdfund and Selecting Platforms
Getting Your Crowdfunding Campaign Ready to Go
Reaching out to Investors
Conclusion Video
Deciding Whether or Not to Crowdfund and Selecting Platforms
Getting Your Crowdfunding Campaign Ready to Go
Reaching out to Investors
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