UNITED KINGDOM — The Open University, based here, is partnering with Pinewood Studios to offer a free online course that looks at the ‘Business of Film.’ The six-week course starts on June 13th will be presented by Dr. Hilary Collins.
Participants will be introduced to the value chain concept, and exposed to important independent film case studies. The course provides a practical and in-depth exploration of the key business decisions that need to be considered for success in filmmaking. Topics of discussion will include: Why films fail? Why are intellectual property and copyright important? Why films get public funding? What is the relationship between marketing, box office returns and overall film success?