Spirit Nominated Producer Discusses Feature Film Production Management

Making a feature film and seeing it distributed is a great feeling for any producer. But to see your film distributed, you have to deliver it to your distributor in a specific way, with all types of documentation and physical assets.

So imagine finally having the opportunity to get your film out into the world. And then imagine that the opportunity starts slipping away when your distributor provides a master deliverables list of all the required assets needed to be delivered for the film to qualify for the distribution deal and you don’t possess many of them.

Final Delivery of a Feature Film

I’ve seen a film's distribution be delayed, or worse, lost entirely because the delivery list could not be “fulfilled” in a timely manner. You can protect yourself and your film from facing that issue by familiarizing yourself with what a typical film deliverables list looks like and understanding some of the pitfalls that can happen during the process so you can avoid them. And my new Stage 32 certification course, FINAL DELIVERY ELEMENTS OF A FEATURE FILM will help you do just that!

The oftentimes extremely long list of deliverables requirements can feel daunting, but I make it manageable by going over important practical information and advice that will help get you through this critical stage so you can see your film on big and small screens throughout the world. And, although one may think that delivery items should be addressed during the post-production phase, we’ll be reviewing legal documentation, post-production technical workflow considerations, and publicity materials that should be discussed and managed during your film's pre-production and shoot. Even the associated costs of final delivery should be factored into your film’s budget and discussed with financiers and partners prior to moving into the production phase. A little bit of logic and advanced preparation for this most critical step goes a long way to your film's success.

So kudos to Stage 32 Certification for providing this course. It will help set you up to be buttoned up so there are no surprises that will pop up when you get to the delivery stage of your feature film. And after making your movie, trust me, that can be the best feeling of all.

Learn More about This and More with Stage 32 Certification!

For nearly a decade the Stage 32 team has spoken with executives from over 100 film commissions, executives from streamers, various guilds and production companies, and film students and graduates - many saddled with enormous student loan debt. The Stage 32 Team discussed the changing environment of global production and expansion, the dearth of quality people to fill available jobs on set, and the overwhelming need to find skilled workers around the world available to work right now. The result of all these conversations has led us to the creation of Stage 32 Certification.

Stage 32 Certification courses are taught by highly experienced experts in their fields across the entertainment industry. This new certification program is available NOW, right here on Stage 32! Each course requires you to take a test at the end that you must pass in order to be entered into the Film Commission & Production Company Database. There are 2 types of certifications available including Individual Certifications - these are individual courses and focus on a particular skill set in which you will watch the course and be tested at the end in order to receive your certificate and Master Certifications - these are a group of courses that make up a master knowledge of a particular disciple. You will need to take all the courses in each Master Certification and pass a test in each course in order to be master certified.

Today we are excited to announce the launch of a brand new Stage 32 Master Certification, Feature Film Production Management in which Tatiana teaches about the final delivery elements of a feature film. This Master Certification is an 8 part course which includes:

1. Production Scheduling
2. Crew Agreements
3. Call Sheets
4. Budget Creation
5. Cost Reporting
6. Production Wrap Deliverables
7. Tax Incentive Management
8. Final Delivery of a Feature Film

When you become certified through Stage 32 Education you will:

• Be entered into a global database searchable by film commissions, streamers, studios, production companies, independent producers and financiers
• Receive a certification badge on your Stage 32 account and searchable by over 1 million Stage 32 members
• Receive credentials to be displayed on all social media channels and resumes
• Be recognized industry wide as someone qualified to be hired and work in your area of certification

And, because certification has been a dream of our Founder and CEO Richard "RB" Botto for over 7 years and we are invested in seeing you succeed, for a limited time we are offering you the following off our brand new Master Certification announced today:

To get certified in Feature Film Production Management, follow the steps below:

- Take 50% off Feature Film Production Management Master Certification - use code 24FFP50 click here and checkout

- Take 25% all Individual Certifications - use code24ICFFP50 click here and checkout

In addition to our Feature Film Production Management Master Certification, here are our other available Master Certifications currently available: 

Production Accounting Master Certification

Line Producing Master Certification

Key Legal Agreements Master Certification

TV Production Management Master Certification

Script Supervising Master Certification

If you need help choosing which course is right for you, shoot us an email at edu@stage32.com! We'd love to know what you're working and help you get the resources that you need!

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