Movie Budgeting and Production Planning

Coursera MOOC / Non-credit USD 49
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Movie Budgeting and Production Planning

About this course

Learn how to plan, budget, coordinate, and manage film production projects from pre-production to post-production. This course provides practical skills in movie budgeting, production management, casting coordination, prop budgeting, set design, technical operations, and film distribution. The course begins with the foundations of film production, helping learners understand storytelling, production workflows, entertainment business operations, and the key departments involved in professional filmmaking. As the course progresses, learners develop practical budgeting skills through case studies, production expense planning, prop budgeting, project finance, and distribution strategy. The course also explores film genres, trailer language, camera shots, and visual storytelling techniques used in modern cinema. Advanced modules focus on copyright, producer responsibilities, casting management, production coordination, art department operations, set construction, wardrobe supervision, props management, and special effects coordination. The course concludes with technical production and post-production workflows, including lighting, camera operations, sound management, editing, music post-production, final budgeting, and production documentation. What makes this course unique is its practical, industry-focused approach that combines creative filmmaking with production finance and operational coordination. By the end of the course, learners will be able to plan film projects, manage budgets, coordinate production teams, and support efficient film production workflows in real-world media environments.

What you'll learn

  • understand the foundations of film production and storytelling
  • develop practical skills in movie budgeting and production management
  • manage budgets and coordinate production teams
  • create effective distribution strategies for film projects

Course objectives

  • teach participants how to plan and budget film projects
  • provide insights into production workflows and collaboration among departments
  • focus on technical operations and post-production processes

Skills you'll gain

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