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Industry • Production
Mon, 16 June to Fri, 20 June 2025

Script to Screen: A Film Producers’ Guide

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Learn from industry experts as you dive into everything from script development and pitching to securing finance and managing production.

Course Info

Date:
Mon, 16 June to Fri, 20 June 2025
Times:
10:00 – 17:00
Duration:
5 days
Fee:
£825
Capacity:
12 participants

Course Summary

Unlock the secrets of film production with our intensive five-day course. Learn from industry experts as you dive into everything from script development and pitching to securing finance and managing production. Transform your creative vision into an industry-ready project and take the first step toward a successful producing career.

This practical programme introduces you to roles of Production Manager and Line Producer and covers relevant responsibilities from pre- to post-production.

In this comprehensive workshop, you’ll acquire the essential skills and insider insights needed to navigate the challenging world of film production. Throughout the course, you will learn how to develop compelling projects by mastering script development, building effective loglines, and understanding the nuances of pitching your ideas.

You’ll explore film finance options—from public funding and tax credits to equity investments and pre-sales—and learn how to create robust budgets and legal documents.

By engaging in case studies and interactive sessions, you will gain practical experience in managing production schedules, overseeing crew coordination, and orchestrating post-production processes. By the end of the course, you’ll have built a producer’s toolkit that includes the ability to confidently evaluate opportunities, secure financing, and guide projects from conception to distribution. 

Everyone who enrols in the producer’s course is guaranteed an interview for the MA in producing course launching in September 2025.

Tutor

Harriet Rees

Producer

Harriet Rees

Producer

Harriet produced snowboarding rom com Chalet Girl starring Felicity Jones, Ed Westwick and Bill Nighy, a classic British feelgood movie. Through her company Kaleidoscope Films, she’s producing features including The Bright Side Running Club by Josie Lloyd, to be directed by Sheree Folkson (Decoy Bride, Bridgerton), rom com #DateOurMum by Sarah Rickham, director Anthony Fabian (Mrs Harris Goes to Paris), Tenerife-set hen do comedy Girlfriends by Kefi Chadwick (Rivals), director Damon Thomas (Killing Eve) to star Lara Peake, Shalom Brune Franklin and Gina Gershon; and a spin off TV series of Chalet Girl with Two Brothers Pictures (Fleabag, The Tourist).  Harriet set up Christmas comedy A Minor Miracle for Anton Corp, director Anthony Fabian, starring Colin Firth, Sophie Cookson, Olivia Williams and Lucien Laviscount.

Harriet started her career in script development, then ran industry body The New Producers’ Alliance for several years.  She has produced award-winning short films, taught film producing at the National Film and Television School and the Met Films School, consulted on development and finance on many feature films, assessed projects for awards for Creative England and other industry bodies, and had 4 children along the way.

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