This course, delivered by the Sir Zelman Cowen Centre, was developed in cooperation with the Screen Producers Association of Australia (SPAA) and is run by Victoria Law School staff and guest industry practitioners.

Our teachers are either entertainment lawyers or producers with specialist and practical expertise in screen production. Many have been involved in the media industry for over 20 years.

This is a full fee paying course delivered by the Sir Zelman Cowen Centre. It is designed as a professional development opportunity for those with prior experience working in the screen industry or in a related field such as law, accounting or marketing.

Classes are limited to a maximum of 22 students. All applications must  be accompanied by a one-page CV.

This course is divided into four modules:

1. The Role and Responsibilities of an Executive Producer

• roles and responsibilities and the importance of good project management
• skills required to form an effective team
• essential elements of a business case (including sales/marketing, financial and human resources) necessary for a screen project

2. The Essential Legal Toolkit

• typical legal documents used in the screen industry
• forms of intellectual property that apply to screen projects
• rights and entitlements associated with IP ownership and key legal nomenclature
• draft instructions to lawyers
• when, how and from whom to seek legal advice

3. Getting A Film Made: Effective Strategies and Tactics  

• the supply chain, and mechanisms for the sale and distribution of local and international screen projects
• preparation and interpretation of screen budgets
• the mechanism of producer funding schemes domestically and internationally

4. The Capstone Project: Presentation of Student Business Plans 

• the essential elements required to prepare and pitch a compelling business plan
• how to lead, manage and influence multidisciplinary teams
• how to present key, unique selling points of a business case in a succinct manner

• Location:
  City Queen
• Other locations:

  Sydney

  Vibe Wire, 525 Harris Street, Ultimo NSW 2007
  

  Sydney Course dates:
  Friday 9 November 2012 - Sunday 11 November 2012
  Friday 23 November 2012 - Sunday 25 November 2012

  Melbourne dates under 'Course dates' heading opposite

• Faculty:
  Faculty of Business and Law
• School:
  Victoria Law School
• Course code:
  BNESP
• Duration:
  64 Hours
• Fees:
  Screen and allied industries (verifiable via CV): $1095.00. Others: $1250.00
• Course dates:
  • Sat 7 Jul 2012 - Sun 8 Jul 2012
  • Sat 21 Jul 2012 - Sun 22 Jul 2012
  • Sat 28 Jul 2012 - Sun 29 Jul 2012
• Course times:
  9am-5pm

How to register

The subject matter of the course covers a range of financial and legal topics relevant to creating both film and TV content such as:

The course is divided into four modules and each module consists of 16 hours of classes and carries optional assessment. Within each module there are a variety of topics. There is optional assessment in each module that participants are encourage to complete in order to gain feedback on their understanding and development of skills. Students who satisfactorily complete the assessment will receive a SPAA endorsed certificate that states they have passed the assessment component. Students who do not pass the assessment will be given a participation certificate. The classes comprise lectures, practical exercises, pitching presentation role plays and group work. The classes will be interactive and each participant will receive individual support dependent on their needs. Each day will be divided into 4 sessions.

Students must complete the registration form and attach a copy of your CV upon submission