News
LOS ANGELES--(ENTERTAINMENT
WIRE)--Dec. 12, 2001--The Los Angeles Film School today announced that
it will add a new Feature Film Development Program to its existing line
of quality filmmaking courses.
In this seven-month-long program, students will put together the financing,
the marketing plan, and the pitch for their feature film project, while
revising and rehearsing their script. They will then shoot, edit and sound-design
a series of scenes, all to help convey the movie's impact to investors.
The entire seven months all lead to the moment of presenting the package
to our mentors and to the industry. To help kindle the attention of outside
investors, studios and talent, at least one of the final projects will
be made into a commercial feature film. 1st Chance Films, in collaboration
with Roger Corman's production company, will provide the selected project
with a budget of approximately $300,000.
The Feature Development Program will be mentored by professionals from
both the indie world and the studios, who brought us films ranging from
"The Blair Witch Project," "Welcome to the Dollhouse"
and "El Norte" to "Romancing The Stone." The seven
months of serious critique and production culminates in a final presentation
before the Jury, a panel of experienced film professionals. Says LAFS
President Amedeo D'Adamo, "The goal is to get our students ready
to convince independent investors and studios that their project demands
attention."
A 1st Chance/Corman investor will be on the panel and at least one of
the 15 to 20 projects will be offered the opportunity to go into immediate
production. The legendary Roger Corman gave first chances to some of the
biggest producers, directors and actors of our day, including Martin Scorcese,
Francis Ford Coppola, and James Cameron. Corman himself will provide guidance
to the director of the project.
The school will be granting a number of scholarships in the name of school
benefactor and acclaimed director, Paul Verhoeven. The program starts
March 4, 2002, and the deadline for submitting applications is Feb. 8.
An informational meeting will be held at the school on Jan. 8 with the
creators of the program to answer any questions and provide additional
information.
About The Los Angeles Film School
Heralded as "one of the best private learning centers in the country" by the Hollywood Reporter, The Los Angeles Film School offers an exciting and intense 12-month full immersion filmmaking program, a 6-week Digital program, and a Feature Film Development Program launching in March 2002. The school also offers an array of evening classes through its joint program with UCLA Extension. LAFS offers concentrations in Cinematography, Directing, Editing, Producing, Production Design, and Sound Design as well as courses in Screenwriting. More information is available at www.lafilm.com.
