Are You
an Independent Filmmaker?
If you have the passion
& drive to be a film director, then I can help you reach that
goal with
"The
Art and
Craft of the Director" - a multimedia, Online
audio seminar you can instantly download to your computer.
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Packed
with over 35
years of professional filmmaking advice from Peter D.
Marshall, this 201 page Online course will give you access to
100's of proven insider tips and techniques that will help you become
a successful film and TV director.
(No DVD's - No CD's - No Shipping)
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"I
was co-directing a music video on the weekend and a lot of the advice
from your seminar stuck in my head and helped me through the two days.
Just wanted to say thank you and that your audio seminar definitely
helped a lot, especially the info about director prep and how to work
with people."
Luke White, Gravesend, United Kingdom
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Hi, I'm Peter D. Marshall and just like
you, I have a passion for making movies.
I first started making films (on
Super 8 no less) when I was 16 years old. I 'd make movies of
our
high school parties, film my friends as they drove around in
their
cars and created pixelated animations with model race
cars in
my basement.
After graduating from Grade 12, I spent
three years in film school (1970 - 1973) and then hit
the streets looking for THE job that would kick-start my filmmaking
career.
My first professional film job (meaning I finally got paid) was on a
Certs commercial in 1974. I was the guy (P.A.) holding the brown paper
bag just under the actor (and just below camera) so when the director
yelled "Cut!" the actor could spit the candy into the bag I was
holding. Ahh yes...those were the days!
But it is now 2009 and I have
come a long way since
then.
During my 35 year career, I have worked as
a film director,
television producer, first assistant director and series creative
consultant.
I have had the opportunity to work on all kinds of productions, from industrial films to
documentaries; TV
commercials to music videos; TV series to Hollywood feature films.
I have directed over 30 episodes of Television Drama and written,
directed or produced over 50 hours of documentary and educational
programs. (My documentaries and dramas have won, or been nominated for,
14 International film awards.)
But what I am most proud of in my career is the time I spent as a First
Assistant Director. Over the past 20 years, I have worked
on 13
Hollywood Feature Films, 15 Television Movies, 6 Television Series, 4
TV Pilots and over 20 Commercials.
As a First AD, I have worked
for directors such as Zack Snyder,
John Woo, Ed Zwick, Phillip Noyce, John Badham, Dennis Dugan,
Anne
Wheeler, Bobby Roth and Kim Manners.
And as a First AD, I have had the good fortune to work with
such
amazing and talented actors as Michelle Pfiefer, Kevin Spacey, Morgan
Freeman, John Travolta, Goldie Hawn, Madeleine Stowe, Mel Gibson, Jerry
Lewis, Jack Palance, Ashton Kutcher, Kathy Bates, Adam Sandler
and Peter O'Toole (yes...I even worked with "Lawrence of
Arabia!")
But working in a film career is
one thing. Wanting
to share
that knowledge with other filmmakers is something else.
I
have a love for teaching!
Over
the past 15 years, I created several filmmaking workshops and
seminars that I have presented around the world (Canada, Singapore,
Dubai.) I
have a monthly ezine called "The Director's Chair" (with over 3300
subscribers.) I post daily articles on my filmmaking blog
(FilmDirectingTips.com) and I am a P/T directing instructor at
the
Vancouver Film School.
So because
of my love of teaching, as well as feedback and comments from other
film makers like yourself, I felt now was the right
time to pass on my 35 years of film production knowledge
to as many filmmakers around the world as I could, by creating this 201
page insider's reference guide for independent
filmmakers, "The Art
and Craft of the Director Audio Seminar."
Which
leads me to answer the question you are probably asking yourself
right now:
if I spent many years as a First Assistant
Director, then why should
you listen to me about a film directing
course that I created?"
Good question.
Take a moment now and re-read the two paragraphs above that mention the
directors I have worked for and the actors I have worked with. Now
combine that with my film and TV directing experience and what do you
have: a qualified film professional who has "been there, done that AND
got the T-shirt!"
I have spent my career in the
"trenches" of the film and TV industry.
I have had the chance to co-ordinate huge
WW1
battle scenes, to plan complicated visual FX scenes, manage large
groups of extras and direct intimate emotional scenes between two
actors.
By having the unique opportunity to work as both a TV director AND a
Feature 1st AD, I have been able to get "up close and personal" with
major Hollywood studios and producers, exciting and imaginative
directors and Academy Award winning actors.
Everything I have done in my
career is what I assume you dream
of doing for a living - otherwise, why would you be reading this?
But the
facts are clear.
To be a successful filmmaker today, you need to have complete
confidence in yourself, an unshakable faith in your talent and ability
- and some very good luck.
But faith, talent and luck won't take you
all
the way - you also need to have the knowledge of what is expected of
you when you begin preproduction, when you step on the set, and when
you are in the editing room.
So here's my promise to you. If you have the passion and the
drive
to
be a film director, then I'm going to help you reach that goal.
When you listen to my 10-day film
directing
audio course, you will not find any theory from outdated film directing
books. You will discover only film directing tips and techniques that I
have learned from my 35 years of film and TV production experience as a
director and a 1st AD.
The
Art
and Craft of the Director Audio Seminar is a 201
page multi-media pdf eBook packed full of
insider film directing tips and tools supported
by over 600 film making reference links, videos and audio
files you can
download from websites onto your computer. (No CD's,
no DVD's, no
shipping!)
This
10-day
audio program gives you the knowledge and
confidence you will need to be a successful film director by
providing you
with a 'road map' to make the path you have chosen less bumpy.
"Great resource and extremely
well done. As a working film professional I am constantly
learning more about my craft and honing my skills. Your dedication and work is
to be congratulated." Julian
Grant, Toronto, Canada
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Here are just some of
valuable techniques and tips
you
will discover in this 10-day Online audio course:
- why 'film politics' plays a major role
in your directing success
- why filmmakers need to
know about the
History of Film
- the
differences between directing television and directing feature films
- the 3
types of director (which one are you?)
- 15 places you
can find production work
- 10 ways directors can educate
themselves and gain film set experience
- a list of the film and television
director's duties and responsibilities
- tips from a Hollywood producer on 'what
to do until the money arrives'
- what
is expected of a director during pre-production
- a detailed breakdown of what to expect
when directing a 7 day television show
- why
you must know the objectives of every character in your script
- 20
tips on how to work and survive in 'The Business'
- the 2 kinds of movement between
characters
- why actors need to be 'director proof'
- the differences between the 'super
objective' and the 'objective'
- tips on how writers create believable
characters
- 5 steps to creating scene
transitions
- the main purpose of script analysis
- the 4 main functions of character
personality types
- the
importance of character analysis and development
- the 3 main qualities you must look for
in an actor during a casting session
- how to
systematically break down your script, scenes and beats
- how to
conduct effective script and scene analysis
- the proper use of camera technique
(shots and angles)
"I
definitely thought this course was worthwhile and
informative. It
helped to flesh out some of my own vague ideas about how the industry
of film worked and it helped me to reconceptualize many misconceptions
I had about the industry and politics of the business. While
the course alone was worth every penny and minute, the website
attachments and ideas for books were an added bonus that provided me
with every opportunity to continue to learn the valuable ins and outs
of the business. Thanks again." Todd Donnelly - Brooklyn NY,
USA
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- the 4 types of actor
- a breakdown of
the biggest mistakes
directors make
- a comparison of television
and feature
films (and why you must know these)
- understanding the RDF
formula
- why shot lists should only
be used as
guides
- tips on how directors can
help actors
during the casting process
- why directors must
understand basic
human behavior (wants and needs)
- why
'Truth' is important for writers/directors/actors
- a
breakdown of the classic three act structure (The Heroes Journey)
- 3 famous
directors talk about how to find 'the truth' in
your work
- tips
on
where writers get story ideas and how they do research
- 14
script
structure elements you need to know
- the
'3
Golden Rules' for film directors
- the
5
essential parts of blocking a scene
- 20
steps
for developing the director's 'subworld'
- 6 film
editing guidelines every director should know (before they shoot!)
- the
script
breakdown formula
- 10
tips on
how to choose character objectives
- the
difference between Text and Subtext (and which is more important)
- the
5
sources of conflict (without which you have no drama)
- a
breakdown of character
analysis and development
- how
to
create the director's visual style/concept of each film
- tips
and
techniques on how to block and rehearse actors on set
- 'The
Director's Mantra' (three magic words)
"I have really enjoyed the
seminar and have learned so much from all
your experiences and thoughts about the film industry. I recently
graduated from college (it was not a "film school") and none of my film
classes covered anything like what your seminar taught me.
Your real
world experience and detailed analysis of the movie-making process
covered more ground and made so much sense to me; it was the cake when
all I'd had was icing.
Thanks for all your time in research and
preparation. This seminar was invaluable. You and I will probably never
know how your lessons will play a part in my life and career."
Lauren
Morton, California, USA
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A. 201 page downloadable
PDF eBook containing:
1)
the
links to all the 10 daily audio seminar files (mp3 &
wav)
2) the
detailed course material for each day's audio seminar
3) links
to all the handouts (pdf files)
4) links
to all the film resource and reference websites
5) links to all the video references for playback
6) links to all the book
recommendations
B. 26 audio files (MP3 or WAV) you can
download to your computer
1)
each
daily audio seminar is divided into two or three audio
files
2) each audio file can be easily downloaded to your computer
so you can play back the classes on your audio software program without
going Online
3) you can also burn these audio files to a CD (or iPod) so
you can listen to this course anywhere
4) in each
seminar, I discuss in detail the topics mentioned in the outlines
5) I also tell you personal stories and anecdotes from my years
of
production
experience that help to supplement the content of each class
C. over 30 down loadable
PDF reports, such as:
1) film
directing reference guides
2)
excerpts
from film books
3) speeches
from 3 famous directors
4) a
sample
one liner and shooting schedule
5) a television director's prep handout sheet
6) the 12
biggest mistakes directors make
7) colours and their meanings
8) five parts to blocking a scene
9) a chapter from the book, 'The Working Director'
10) a beat breakdown sheet using a scene from the movie
'Chinatown'
D. 2
audio interviews (plus transcript
notes) with 2 industry
professionals
1) writer/script
consultant (12 page transcript)
2) actor/director (9 page
transcript)
E. over 65 links
to videos you can watch, such as:
1) an
animated version of the film industry's history
2) an
interview with director Ingmar Bergman
3)
location scouting techniques
4) an
actual script read through
5) camera
positioning (shots and angles)
6) The
Heroes Journey in film
7)
filmmaking techniques
8) fast
and slow cutting techniques
9)
blocking a scene
10) the
180 degree rule
F. over 600
links to useful reference websites, such as:
1) the
business: understanding filmmaking
2) learn
more about the history of cinema
3) jobs in
the film and television industry
4) character personality traits
5) what makes a director
6) free
film scripts and screenplays
7) the thirty-six dramatic situations
8) links to over 1500 filmmaking resources
9) DGA rates for motion picture and television
10) list of film studios and production companies
11)
screenwriting
and script resources
12) learn
more about film budgeting
"I have listened to the audio
files and found the information to be confidence boosting and extremely
informative. I
strongly recommend it to
film makers of any level, especially the amateurs, to purchase this
course...because
it's WORTH a full time film school. Peter thanks for your
contribution to the budding film makers. I will be the
first person to invest on your forth coming courses."
Amar
- India
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When you purchase this Online film directing audio
course, you will also get these FREE
BONUSES.
(the total value of these bonuses is well over $300.00)
1) Upgrades
to the Audio Seminar
- for the next few years I will
upgrade this 10-day course by checking old
links, adding new resources, PDF reports, video links,
comments and articles. I will then send you the new PDF ebook with all
the
upgrades - at no additional
cost to you! You
will also be entitled to any new bonuses that are added
2)
Free 30 minute consultation with Peter D. Marshall
- if you want to discuss a
directing project, a film production issue or
you just need some guidance, this bonus entitles you to a 30 minute
conversation with me using the Internet phone Skype. You just need to
email me your
questions and then we will set up the best time for both of us
to have a Skype chat
3)
Free script review from script consultant Michael Adams
- this
complimentary script assessment is designed to let you know
if your script is ready to go as is, needs only a few tweaks, or could
use extensive polishing, depending on your goals for the story
4) $100.00
off any of my
Filmmaking Workshops
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this bonus entitles you to receive US$100.00 off the registration fee
for any
of my workshops that I design and present myself
5)
a 30 minute audio interview with a young filmmaker (11 pages)
- this PDF report includes a 30 minute audio
interview (2 mp3 files), transcript notes and filmmaking resource links
6)
18 Bonus PDF reports (total of 94 pages)
- 1 Chapter from the book, 'The Working
Director' (8 pages)
- 2 Chapters from the book 'I'll be in My Trailer' (35 pages)
- Movie
Magic Scene Order Example (1 page)
- Movie
Magic One Liner Example (1 page)
- Movie
Magic Shooting Schedule Example (1 page)
- Movie
Magic Day out of Days Example (1 page)
- 12
Biggest Mistakes Directors Make (4 pages)
-
DGA Agreement: Definitions (16 pages)
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Director Prep List Cheat Sheet (1 page)
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The Script: General Creative Analysis (1 page)
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The Script: Specific Creative Analysis (1 page)
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The Script: Scene Analysis (1 page)
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Other Script Structural Elements (1 page)
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Symbolic Colour Meanings (1 page)
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9 Questions Actors Must Ask (1 page)
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7
Days Prep - Reference Guide for Episodic TV (2 pages)
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Copy of the original Call Sheet from the 'Gandhi' funeral scene (2
pages)
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201 Things You Wouldn't Know Without Movies or Television (16 pages)
"Just
ordered the course, great price! I liked what you said about passion
and truth, that is the crux of the whole thing and it is what sold
me more than anything about buying this course. Without
those two qualities, one might as well sweep floors
or do any other job for that matter."
Pete Castellano - Assistant
Dean,
Finance
College
of Social and Behavioral Sciences, University of Arizona
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Here is the total investment required.
This
10-day audio seminar is available to you for only US$27.00.
That's it. No
hidden costs - no upsells - no gimmicks. Just US$27.00. And
why is the
price for this audio course so low? Because part of my
mission is to
make this information available to as many filmmakers around
the world as possible. And by keeping the price low, I can accomplish
that mission.
I
am very
proud of this
audio course and I guarantee that if you listen to the entire 10
day audio course, read all the support material, visit the
website links and watch the videos, you will discover
many of
the insider techniques and secrets a working film director
needs to be
successful today.
So order
"The Art
and Craft of the Director Audio
Seminar" now, and you will receive the entire 10
audio
lessons, the written support material and the free
bonuses - a total of 295
pages of
insider film directing tips and tools supported
by over 600 filmmaking reference links, videos and audio files - for
a total
investment of just US$27.00.
Here's
my
100% Risk-Free Money Back Guarantee
I believe
so
strongly in the content of this course, that I'm offering you a one
year money back guarantee. If you
feel this
audio course isn't for you, just let me know within 365 days of your
purchase, and I
will issue you a prompt and courteous
refund.
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More Comments and Testimonials
"I
want to thank you for putting together this informative Director audio
seminar. It is a superb teaching tool, loaded with tips and
information. While I have gone thro' the entire 10 daily seminars,
there is no way that one can absorb all the details in that short
period of time. It will take many weeks to digest this content. You
have given hope - that as a screenwriter, I can believe to one day
direct my own film projects." Myrna
Petersen, Regina, Sask. Canada
"Thanks
so much for creating the Audio Seminar, and for keeping it up
to
date. This has to be the most comprehensive hub of knowledge
on
the subject one has ever put together. You have done amazing
research. Thanks again for sharing your knowledge and experiences in
the audio seminar. It has truly been inspiring. I
will be
listening and referring to it frequently for many years.
" Jeffrey
Michael Bays, Sydney, Australia
"I
got a copy of the The Art and Craft of the Director Audio
Seminar
and ever since I take it with me all the time. It's become one of those
things I jealously keep among my very personal stuff. I listen
to a few
chapters every
time I can on the plane or before going to sleep, and I
must say it is a priceless piece of work full of great advice. Thanks
a lot Peter and please keep it up because you're doing a great job for
all of us wanting to know more and more about filmmaking."
Enrico
Trippa,
advertising film director, Spain/Italy
I
talk a
lot about PASSION and TRUTH in this 10-day Online course
because these are two
of the essential ingredients to fulfiling your dream as a successful,
working film director.
Filmmaking
is a universal language, and no matter where we live in the
world, we all have our own stories to tell. If you
have a story that has UNIVERSAL THEMES, and you have the
PASSION and KNOWLEDGE to tell this story,
you CAN make a movie,
in your own language, and
audiences around the world WILL
watch it.
All the best with the course.
Peter D. Marshall
"It
was very informative and I
enjoyed the odd time out from my usual routine to sit in front of the
computer and get away
to a place of
infinite discovery." Patrick Wilson
- Sydney, Australia
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