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No Budget Film School - Los Angeles

NO BUDGET FILM SCHOOL is a unique series of classes specifically designed to help the NO-BUDGET filmmaker, whether they are working with a budget of $200,000 or $2,000.  The lessons, tools, and techniques gained from these courses are are intended to maximize very limited resources and minimize critical errors that can doom otherwise worthy projects. 
 

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LEARN BY DOING!

No Budget Film School is offering it's first ever No Budget Film School Summer Internship Program! If you're interested in learning no-budget filmmaking, you will never have a better opportunity than this. Get the chance to see how a quality, no-budget feature is made from the ground up. Work in several different departments, based on need, your interest and your abilities. Work closely with long-time producer and No Budget Film School founder Mark Stolaroff, award-winning writer/director Henry Barrial, and a dedicated team of talented crew members. Learn no-budget filmmaking techniques not found in any book, help solve production problems through creativity and ingenuity, rather than by throwing money at them.

LIMITED POSITIONS AVAILABLE! You MUST apply and be selected to participate, based on merit and enthusiasm. We're looking for a few talented, enthusiastic individuals--prior experience is not absolutely necessary. You will learn what you don't know, and be a part of a very special film, made in a unique and exciting way.

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THE REVIEWS ARE IN!

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No Budget Film School was recently reviewed in Creative Screening Magazine's round-up of directing programs recommended to screenwriters who want to make their own projects. Journalist Nancy Hendrickson attended No Budget Film School's 2-day "The Art & Science of No-Budget Filmmaking" class back in August and reported her impressions in the March/April 2008 edition of the magazine, currently on newsstands. To read what she said about No Budget Film School and instructor Mark Stolaroff, click the image to the left.

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INSTRUCTOR, MARK STOLAROFF
Mark Stolaroff (is losing his hair)

Producer Mark Stolaroff (former principal of Next Wave Films) shares what he's learned from years in the trenches of independent filmmaking. 

He and other no-budget professionals will offer their first-hand knowledge of production, post production, marketing, and distribution.

Click here for more information on Mark Stolaroff and future guest speakers.

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