Producing for Film & Television II - TFT00092M
Module summary
Through this advanced learning module you will gain further knowledge of the role of the producer through project based learning where you can apply and build on concept and principles from Producing for Film & Television 1. You will gain specialist learning in broader areas of producing from financing, marketing, sales and acquisitions, and international distribution of film and television.
Related modules
Module will run
| Occurrence | Teaching period |
|---|---|
| A | Semester 2 2025-26 |
Module aims
This module aims to:
- Develop professional proficiencies and disciplines in the role of a producer in advancing practical frameworks with which you can master the logistical, managerial and creative aspects of producing film and television projects
- Develop a deeper understanding of the full creative aspects of producing, including the sourcing of original content that you will apply to your previous knowledge from Film & TV Producing 1 to create a fully formed film or television package to present to a professional standard
- Advance your knowledge of the financial and logistical responsibilities of a producer in film and television production and create industry standard financial and production plans for professional projects
Module learning outcomes
Upon completion of this module you are expected to be able to:
- Demonstrate an advanced understanding of the multiple creative, logistical and managerial roles of the producer in all phases of project creation
- Demonstrate a deeper understanding of the legal requirements associated with film and television production and how to ensure they are met
- Demonstrate a stronger ability to use appropriate tools for logistical planning such as project breakdowns, budgeting and scheduling to an industry standard
- Demonstrate an ability to further practice creative judgement in choosing project ideas and talent, with an awareness of audience and/or market
- Demonstrate an enhanced ability to project-manage, organising all required elements in a systematic way and managing time effectively to complete a project plan to deadline
Indicative assessment
| Task | % of module mark |
|---|---|
| Essay/coursework | 100 |
Special assessment rules
None
Additional assessment information
All information asked for in the assessment is covered in lectures and in the reading directly. There are additional workshops where they need to present work that shows awareness of the market and the role of the producer. They will also have workshops where they learn budget and scheduling templates and software needed for the assessments. There will be additional reading in the form of screenplays, television scripts and trade press articles.
Indicative reassessment
| Task | % of module mark |
|---|---|
| Essay/coursework | 100 |
Module feedback
You will receive written feedback in line with standard University turnaround times.
Indicative reading
Austen, S. (2019). Producing for Film & TV. The Crowood Press Ltd.
Crone, T. (2002). Law and the Media. Oxford: Focal Press.
Crowell, T. (2011). The Pocket Lawyer for Filmmakers. Burlington: Focal Press.
Donaldson, M. (2003). Clearance and Copyright: Everything the Independent Filmmaker Needs to Know. Los Angeles, CA: Silman-James.
Finney, A. (2010). The International Film Business: A Market Guide Beyond Hollywood. Abingdon: Routledge.
Landry, P. (2017). Scheduling and Budgeting Your Film: A Panic-Free Guide (American Film Market Presents). New York: Routledge.
Lee, J. (2010). The Producer's Business Handbook (American Film Market Presents). Burlington: Focal Press.
Levison, L. (2013). Filmmakers and Financing (American Film Market Presents). Burlington: Focal Press.
Litwak, M. (2002). Dealmaking in the Film and Television Industry From Negotiations Through Final Contracts, 2nd Ed. Los Angeles, CA: Silman-James.
Parks, S. (2007). The Insider’s Guide to Independent Film Distribution. Burlington: Focal Press.
Stradling, L. (2010). Production Management for Film and TV. London: Methuen/Drama.
Ulin, J. (2010). The Business of Media Distribution: Monetizing Film, TV and Video Content in an Online World. Burlington: Focal Press.