LEARN ALL ANGLES OF THE FILM AND TV BUSINESS
Featuring NYU faculty and leading industry experts.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
After completing Film and TV Industry Essentials, you will have a stronger understanding of key components of the film and television industry, including:
- Introduction to cinema
- Film theory and genres
- History of American and international film
- Television genres
- The role of the showrunner
- Visual composition and AI video
- Visual story structure, storyboarding, and narrative sequences
- Commercial short form (including music video production)
- Writing the script and script analysis
- Creator-to-showrunner pipeline
- Interactive television and future of television
- Virtual production and LED stages
- Casting and actors
- Immersive and non-linear storytelling
NEED A MENTOR?
Whether you’re developing your own project, working on the course capstone, or looking for professional guidance on what you’re studying, having a mentor is one of the most effective ways to navigate the competitive entertainment industry.
For a limited time, Yellowbrick is offering 1:1 mentorship with Film & TV Essentials. By choosing the Mentorship Add-On, you’ll get access to:
- Two 30-minute Zoom calls with your mentor to discuss the course, your capstone, a professional project you're developing, or any aspect of the entertainment industry
- Periodic live group sessions (about every 8 weeks) to learn new topics and network with peers who share your passion for film.
- An executive summary of your capstone or professional project, including next steps for its development.
- Connection to other mentees that allows you to build your network and collaborate on each other's work.
Tim Shechmeister is a multifaceted filmmaker with experience as a director, writer, producer, and editor. He has directed films such as Cuerda (2010), Viral (2011), and Can’t Take It Back (2017), and has contributed to the Sundance Directors Lab as an assistant editor. His diverse skills and creative experience make him a valuable mentor for emerging filmmakers.
One-Time Payment: Best Value
Monthly Installment Plans:
Includes:
- Course Catalog
5 Courses
Certificate of Completion from NYU
20+ Hours of on-demand video
Real-life activities and simulations
Culminating capstone project for portfolio use
Easy access via mobile and desktop devices
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