Summary
As a Director, have you established a unique voice for which you are known in the industry?
Just like actors have a "type," so do many filmmakers. You would never mistake a Wes Anderson film for a David Fincher project.
Learn how to establish your unique voice as a filmmaker with this Stage 32 webinar!
PLUS receive a copy of Oran's original script for her short film, MARRIAGE MATERIAL, which was acquired by FOX SEARCHLIGHT!
One of the most challenging things for filmmakers is answering the question - what sets me apart? In this webinar, you will discover the unique spark that only you possess, which no one else can replicate. Which project will serve as the ultimate canvas for your creative soul? What's your blueprint, and how can you ensure that your next project will be your best calling card?
Once you find that calling card project -- how do you captivate your cast and crew and ignite their excitement for your story and vision? And once success knocks at your door -- how do you elevate it? How do you use momentum? You'll navigate these pivotal questions as a group, and you will l find that your answers are already within reach, waiting to be uncovered and harnessed for boundless inspiration!
Understanding what sets you apart and how to leverage your unique strengths is key to creating impactful and memorable content. Learning to captivate and inspire your cast and crew is essential for bringing your vision to life and garnering support for your projects. Moreover, knowing how to navigate success and use momentum effectively can propel your career forward and open doors to new opportunities.
Your instructor for this webinar is filmmaker Oran Zegman. Oran's spectacular AFI thesis short film, MARRIAGE MATERIAL, immediately got Hollywood's attention as it was quickly acquired by Fox Searchlight and she became a Student Academy Award finalist. This led to her first directing job...a Paramount + directorial debut with the critically acclaimed film Honor Society. The New York Times said her film "comes out of the gate flashing a formal and thematic sophistication so dazzling it might take you a while to realize it’s actually a Young Adult movie."
She will show you how to find your unique voice, create your calling card project, effectively self-promote, and so much more.
PLUS receive a copy of Oran's original script for her short film, MARRIAGE MATERIAL, which was acquired by FOX SEARCHLIGHT!
What You'll Learn
Finding Your Unique Voice
*Identifying and embracing what sets you apart.
* Harnessing projects that represent your creative essence NOW.
* How to listen to your GUTS, and how to filter other people's voices telling you you're gonna fail hard.
Creating your calling card project
* Selecting the right project as your creative canvas.
* Developing a blueprint for success.
* Ensuring your project stands out as your best calling card.
Captivating your cast and crew
* Igniting excitement for your story and vision.
* Techniques for engaging your team and inspiring them.
* Building strong collaborations.
Navigating success and momentum
* Elevating success when it knocks and leveraging momentum.
* Personal stories lead to meaningful relationships.
* Finding representation but more important: finding your journey partners.
Effective self-promotion
* The art of selling yourself and your work.
* Standing out in a crowded industry
Practical insights
* Sharing my personal journey in filmmaking.
* Lessons learned in blood and tears.
Q&A with Oran
Who Should Attend
Filmmakers of all levels who wish to understand how the industry views their creative vision and want to effectively capitalize on it.
Screenwriters of all levels who wish to understand how a different director will shape their script
Executive
Oran Zegman is a filmmaker and an alumna of the esteemed American Film Institute, whose work is inspired by her upbringing with a large Israeli-Greek-Polish family. She gravitates toward dark comedy; specifically finding the humor in dark, tragic and awkward subject matters.
Oran recently made her feature debut with the critically acclaimed HONOR SOCIETY for Paramount+ and Awesomeness Films, starring Angourie Rice and Gaten Matarazzo.
The New York Times raved: “Honor Society comes out of the gate flashing a formal and thematic sophistication so dazzling it might take you a while to realize it’s actually a Young Adult movie."
Oran is currently developing the feature length adaptation of her short musical film, MARRIAGE MATERIAL for Chernin Entertainment and Fifth Season. The musical short, a first of its kind at AFI, was acquired by Fox Searchlight and a Student Academy Awards finalist.
On the TV side, Oran directed a block of episodes for the Paramount+ series SCHOOL SPIRITS starring Peyton List.