About the Course

Learn what it takes to develop, shoot, and distribute your independent feature film using the power of a DSLR camera.

This course covers all aspects of production: development, pre-production, production, and post-production/distribution—all with the use of a low budget and a DSLR camera. Topics include script development, planning your workflow, blocking and shooting, adhering to a budget/schedule, creating a viable product that will be distributable, and (of course) DSLR cinematography (though attendees can also opt to shoot with a different camera if they choose to). Attendees are encouraged to bring writing materials and a USB thumb drive for class materials and extras since a LOT of information will be provided during the two day course.*

*The class will be from 9am-4pm, both Saturday & Sunday with an hour break for lunch (on your own). 

About the Instructor

Rich Newman is the founder of the Memphis Film Society and has worked in video and film production for over ten years. His credits include six feature films (Texas Chainsaw Massacre, The Alamo, and Friday Night Lights to name a few), numerous short films, and he recently directed/produced the feature film Ghosts of War. He also worked as a script judge for the Austin Film Festival, was involved with the SXSW Film Festival, and has taught guerilla filmmaking at the University of Memphis. Rich studied film direction at New York University and DSLR filmmaking at the Canon Masters of Light class.