FILM 4120 - Careers in Film and Entertainment Industry

This introductory course for producers, directors, writers, development personnel, and aspiring film executives examines the changing business issues associated with the film industry. This course is designed to provide film students with a systematic overview of the modern-day filmed entertainment industry, not only the traditional “Hollywood System” operating out of Los Angeles but the independent film model as well.  Through lectures, discussions, and case studies, instruction focuses on current business and production issues and introduces new business models to navigate content onto new distribution platforms.