Job Details

Producers are the center of every production. They are in charge of all the talent, oversee the sets and physical production locations, and are the ones who work directly with the investors, studios, and networks to secure financing and distribution. Every film and TV project begins and ends with the producer. This is a challenging role that requires a mix of creativity, problem solving skills, and technical experience. Becoming a good producer takes years of practice and training.

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Course Levels

This course is offered for explore, advanced and professional levels. There are no kids or youth levels. This is an ongoing format class, which means it has no set beginning or end. You can continue to take classes until you and your teachers decide it is time for you to move up to the next level.​​

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LEVEL: EXPLORE

• Ages 17+

• Classes are available twice per week for 2 hours per class

• This level is open to all beginners and those who are curious to explore the craft

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LEVEL: ADVANCED

• Ages 17+

• Classes are available twice per week for 3 hours per class

• The advanced level open to those with some previous level of experience, and those who are interested in pursuing it as a career.

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LEVEL: PROFESSIONAL

• Ages 17+

• Classes are available twice per week for 3 hours per class

• The professional level open to those with previous working experience. An entrance interview is required.

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Producing Topics Covered

• Working with Agents, Managers & Lawyers

• Budgeting for production, contract basics, IP & fiscal responsibility

• Working with Guild & Unions

• The differences between Studios vs Networks

• How to collaborate with creatives

• How to tell a director how to shoot it without telling a director how to shoot it

• Line producers make the world go round; everyone needs to understand what this role does and how what they do will relate to this role

• Production overview (walkthrough of all jobs on a production)

• Storytelling 101

• Producing short form and social media content

• The set versus the production office (how to run both, chain of command, how to make the tough decisions, delegation, etc.)

• How TV Really Works

• Pitch decks

• How to pitch

• How to write grant applications

• Showrunning

• How to raise money

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Wellness Topics Covered

• How to maintain a healthy creative lifestyle balance (discipline, schedule, rent, etc.)

• Dealing with harassment (long hours, food on set, sexual, emotional, etc.)

• How to critique/give feedback

• Professional development (expectations, behavior on set, maintaining connections, marketing yourself, how to say no to people [knowing when the answer is no and how to make as few people hate you as possible])

• How to deal with social media content and feedback

• What notes are, how to interpret them & how to deal with feelings of being attacked emotionally

• Your support team (manager, agent, etc.) and tips how to grow your career

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Previous Experience Required

No previous experience required for explore level. Some previous experience required for advanced and professional levels.

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Ages

Ages 17+

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Prerequisites

There are no other prerequisite courses within the Catalyst curriculum.

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Cost​

€25/class for explore, advanced, and professional

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Location

Classes are held in-person at our Kinostudio campus in Tirana, Albania

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Class Schedule

TBD

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Class Size​

• Up to 20 students per class for explore and advanced

• Up to 10 students per class for professional

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Language

All classes are taught in English

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Video Recording

Classes are not recorded for later use​

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Scholarships

​Scholarships are available on a limited basis to those who can demonstrate a financial need. To request a scholarship review meeting, please fill out the scholarship request form here.