Pitching and Pre-Production: Crash Course Film Production with Lily Gladstone #2
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- Опубліковано 23 чер 2024
- Pitching your movie to people can be hard. A studio, a friend, your mom... each of these entities will have different stresses and give you different results. But, what's important in a pitch? And what happens after the pitch? How do you get your movie ready to film? In this episode of Crash Course Film Production, Lily Gladstone gives us some advice on both.
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She looks like that one sympathetic teacher we all get in 6th grade.
David V that I'd smash
David V she actually looks exactly like my 6th grade teacher lol it's eerie
I hope to be a director someday.
My advice is to direct something. Anything. Direct a play (that way you don't have to worry about camera tech/money. Work with actors. Once you've directed something, you're a director. :) GOOD LUCK!
- Nick J.
I'm already a screenwriter. Does that help?
Yes, the screenwriter can even be the producer. You can do multiple roles in the same production; as long as you can handle it, of course.
Qualy TV Yes, I also want to be a director! 😊😊😊
CrashCourse I could always do an animated movie 🤔 though, I wonder if the story I have in mind, which is more for 18+ would interest adults if it's animated 😧 actors it is?
Lily is such a positive presence, hearing her talk about my favourite topic is the best thing ever.
Sorry everyone. I managed to miss a correction. But it's all correct now :)
- Nick J.
CrashCourse you guys need to make a crash course music theory, that would be soooo dope
Will you folks PLEASE do something about the horrible sharp SSSSSS sounds in these videos with the new host? It's practically unwatchable as is.
Ah jeez now I can't stop noticing it XD
Second that. It's pretty annoying.
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I can't believe she is teaching here🔥
What an amazing serie🙌🙏
I'm enjoying this course so much!
I just finished my first screenplay yesterday. Whether I find the money for the budget, or successfully pitch it, I will produce it.
This series is so informative and well done! Thank you! (Love the host!)
Wow there’s really a Crash for EVERYTHING YALL ARE LIFESAVERS
You guys should do a video for aspiring filmmakers on where and how to go about pitching their idea. Maybe provide us with more details on how to get a hold of studios in order to pitch your idea.
This is an amazing series.
Such an engaging delivery. Well done!
oh gosh. I knew that a lot of work goes into making films but my goodness I didn't realise it's _that_ much. Shoutout to everyone who does this
Pitching is the easy part. Learning from experience, pre-production is the single hardest part of the process.
Love this series!!
I'm really glad they're doing film production. I want to create animations, so knowing what I need to achieve that is really handy.
Can't wait for the next ep.
This is very interesting. I like how clearly and calmly you explain it. I've always wondered about what went into making a movie. Thanks!
Yooooo your videos are amazing i could everything
i want in here Thank you your amazing
So motivating!
This is great!
Whew, anyone else just a tad bit overwhelmed by everything needed in preproduction?!
O.M.G! Thats Crazy and this has been done with the millions of movies out there...WOW damn!
Film directing is my long term goal . I want to make my own movies. I want to meet Steven Spieldberg, John Waters, Ava Duvernay, Tyler Perry, Spike Lee, & Lee Daniels. I want to learn more about film directing, executive producer, & more I need to get into Film , I need to go to Film Festivals I never been to one
THIS IS THE BEST THING IN THE WORLD, PLS DO MORE ABOUT GENRES/COMEDY
Interesting. I've always been interested in film-making process.
Yes, Idris Elba is almost certainly the correct answer.
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Nicole Sweeney ii
That knowing nod at the end.
I love the film clue!!!
This is so interesting
Damn, this is interesting. It's, like, something I was slightly interested in when I sometimes watch credits (like, "What the heck's a Best Boy or a Key Grip?"), but I didn't know it was EXTREMELY interesting until I started watching this. Good call, Crash Course.
Love this series so far!
The post-it with the A + B = Idea thing is beautiful. I almost made a student film based on a napkin that said Jurassic Cop on it.
You are a nice person, and you did a good job on this matter.
It is quite informative. Will you also make a breakdown of the crew members and departments?
This series is awesome! My dream is to be a writer and producer, maybe even direct. its super informative and is exactly what I needed!
Thank you for your great courses. Loved this and History of Film and I hope you do more film related courses in the future. Just a note that in some productions, Especially in indie films, it's the first assistant director (First AD)'s job to do the screenplay breakdown. Thanks again, best wishes form Iran.
Educational!
Awesome
Film professor back in college told us of the best pitch he ever saw: the pitcher talked about the idea for the film, about an arsonist, and dosed himself in fake gasoline. Them he lit a match and moved it closer and closer to his body as he talked. Apparently the film was greenlit but never completed (director died or something similar).
I have the exact same expression as you when you said "Idris Elba".
I find the creative parts to be enjoyable to be honest
What about getting book rights? I've been trying to get the rights to a relatively unknown novel. I've tried contacting the author, but he fell off the face of the earth (it's his only published novel), as well as the publisher, who just never responds. I have the screenplay done and everything.
Patrick Hogan
Don't you need legal representation?
RaymondHng Not to my knowledge. It's helpful to have the official title, but as long as you're willing to give the money or profit percentage, they should be good.
Change names and anything tieing the script to the novel. Then film,away
I need feedback on a pitch.
When she inherits the throne to an unknown kingdom from her distant grandfather, a teenage girl must overcome her fear of letting everyone down to save her loved ones and protect her new subjects.
Would be nice to hear about the factors that determine the order in which scenes are shot. Mostly I suspect this is determined by the sets or locations.
back!
Craig with a wig is great at this.
Here after Lily Gladstone's Oscar nom 😳
I'm so glad I found this course. Thanks Reddit!
Can you talk about the planning that goes into making an animated film, like something by Disney, Pixar or Ghibli
I hope to become the greatest filmmaker ever, but now I see that this is hard work.
lmao
Keep working hard, you will become great
6:15 noun marking breakdown - ie get things
Just a note, most a the work that goes into making a film happens in pre production. It's the part of the process that takes the longest amount of time.
So why is pitching and the entirety of pre production being crammed into one episode?
Maybe they'll address things such as art direction and production logistics later
cause, even though it's a long process, there,s not a lot of advice to give about pre prod, the most important is to have smart people around you
Because I think a lot of it isn't a particularly unique part of the industry. Like, there's nothing that special or interesting about setting up a schedule, dealing with the legal system, accounting, ordering catering, and sending props around. That's just how business runs. Also, I wouldn't be surprised if they went into the pre-production elements as they relate to the more well known production elements. Like casting or something.
Alice Pope-Terry, she specifically says she'll go into more detail on individual roles later on. This is an overview.
I agree we should have an extra episode on pre production.
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Deja vu!
Will we also learn the responsibilities of the main people involved in making the film Like for Example what is the job of the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Assistant Director in particular? etc etc
Please start making crash course videos on math.. it will be really helpful!
The shooting schedule @6:30 says Ones/Twos in a column. Does this refer to the shot being a "one" shot or a "two" shot? Or is this about something else?
this is why I want to make animated films. All I need is a computer and A LOT of time and resilience (all of which I don't have)
I heard for movies/shows where there's a big reveal the call sheet might be intentionally incomplete. Certain cast members left off. In case someone leaks the sheet. Can they make cast/crew sign for the call sheet as well?
I want to learn about film production more I don't have experiences I never audition neither went film festivals in my life. I want to learn the basics I want to learn to use the equipments
Should one write the screenplay before he do his pitching work? Or after?
Hay crash course which software did you use to edit the video
How is a treatment different than a script? It's something used during the pitch, but how detailed is it?
I'm gonna become a film producer someday for live action and animated films. But also a screenwriter/Animator/Actor and Director hopefully.
Very interesting! I would also mention that breaking down the script should be one of the first steps to figuring out the budget for your film and from there tailoring the script should you need to lower the budget. It's helpful to know approximately how much you estimate the film will cost to make when pitching the idea to others.
PLEASE use a de-esser. I completely understand that sharp s's are normal and fine, but in a recording they are SO sharp and are causing me physical pain.
I really, REALLY love watching these series, but I can't handle the sound, it just hurts too much.
what lmao
so, here is my pitch: The movie is about a killer robot driving instructor who travels back in time for some reason. This robot, he's got a heartbreaking decision to make about whether his best friend lives ... or dies. His best friend's a talking pie!, please give me your honest opinion
yum, pie
Kayden Li Chang he was referencing a simpson episode where homer pitches his idea to ron howard
I see. I don't care about the simpsons so I didn't know that. But it was obvious that his pitch was ridiculous so I assumed it wasn't to be taken seriously. Just in case though, I gave him a serious response anyway. Thanks for filling me in. Now, I need to look up that episode and catch up lol.
If your pitch has the words "for some reason" in it, you need to replace them with a specific, detailing phrase.
Luis Sierra it would be a nice stoner movie
i wonder how the pitch for the human centipede, went down.
How long is the average time for pre production? Sounds like it could take months.
It could take anywhere from weeks to months to years. It also really depends on the film. Also, with big blockbusters, there's not always a clear line between "Development" and "Pre-Production" as things are put into motion on a project in ways that demand budget/scheduling/casting/effects work before the project even has a script.
- Nick J.
6:31 What does ONES / TWOS mean?
Good question, I want to know too.
I believe that it refers to how many times various members of the cast need to be called (some might need to be contacted on the telephone at different times or more than once in order to be sure that they are on set when needed).
You talk about a director making a pitch and a film maker making a pitch. What is the distinction between a director and a film maker?
ET was pitched to Steven Spielberg after CE3K came out. People said to Spielberg that the movie ended just as it was getting good really good. We wanted to see ET and get to know him as a real person. So ET became the Sequal to CE3K.
hi, im working on a series about a girl who was reborn as a fox. not much irl footage. advice?
That's cool! Is it an animated series or live action?
Lily is funny also watch the game playlist it AWSOME pls ;-;
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Re-upload? Why?
My comment is up there. Caught a mistake that had been fixed, but not in the appropriate export. MY FAULT!
- Nick J.
CrashCourse it's just fine you can do better one next time
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3:45 THE THIRST
Please please please make a linguistics serie
The one filmmaker on the far right at 2:10 looks like the Shamwow guy.
I'm enjoying this series...very informative. But I ran across theft problems with some of the best in the business. I was told they are bigger than me and can steal whatever they want which is exactly what they did. It's a Catch 22 in Hollywood...
Writers need a better way to protect their work. For future scripts I'm using them as the blueprint for a book and putting an ISBN on them and building a website to promote using social media. This way I make some money back and my stories build an audience which is better evidence than they said, I said.
Man the way you ask "So, you wanna make a movie" with those charming eyes sounds like the inciting incident for a super kooky movie where an energetic girl drags an apathetic guy into producing a movie, because she wants to break out of her comfort zone and he is having anxiety issues that need to be resolved.
What happened with "Crash Course Kids"? But other then that this helped a lot thanks! *Hands potato* you deserve it.
I was just watching a bunch of movie pitches by Max Landis...
I knew that films are complicated to make but it's dizzying to learn about just how many people are involved and all the things they need to keep track of. Knowing this, I can definitely see how different members of the cast and crew can get very different impressions of the film they are making, if they're involved in completely unrelated locations or stages of production.
I couldn't find part 3 of the video. If it is not up yet, when will part 3 come out.
Also, do you think someone studying and working in computer science and data science could pursue career in film making?
Hello
[00:33] what does that mean-"Crash Course recommends that you turn it to 11".
Raymond K Petry it's a reference to the mockumentary This Is Spinal Tap
Dolphin + Man = Dolphin Man? Genius!
She's good
One tip: ALWAYS TAKE CARE OF YOUR CREW. feed them. If it's cold have tea ready, if it's hot, cold water. Always have crisps with you.
how'd you get katie holmes for this?
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What are you talking about?
take a guess
TFIOS movie script cameo
I'm having a hard time to focus watching these recent videos of CC Film...
How come ?
Dolphin + Man = Dolphinman
"Gather all the things you need" (highlights "foreign country") Bwahahaha :)
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why didnt the seahawks run the ball?
Dolphin Man needs to be in the MCU