Workshop Registration

Introduction to Production Management and Accounting

Note: This workshop was originally scheduled to be in-person but is now online.

This one-day workshop provides a practical overview of the production management and accounting skills for film productions. Participants will learn from an industry professional how to navigate their way to becoming a Production Manager and Accountant, explore through different topics how the two departments work together and develop the core skills and knowledge required to be successful. Topics include functions and roles, unions, breaking down a sample script, researching service providers, building a shooting schedule, determining a budget, prepping initial call sheets, cash flow, cost reporting, payroll and standard production paperwork. This workshop is highly recommended for those interested in working in the film industry or for filmmakers who wish to improve their expertise in these areas.

Note: This workshop is best suited to participants thinking about making their first feature and does not cover preparing budgets for Grants. See Grant Writing for Arts Council workshop if required.

The Introduction to Independent Filmmaking workshop is strongly recommended as a prerequisite. This workshop is recommended as a companion to the Producing Dramatic Film and Directing Dramatic Film workshops.

READ BEFORE REGISTERING
Prior to the class, please create a profile on Zoom and download the free version of the application. You will receive an email from LIFT with an invitation link to join the workshop one hour before the class begins which will prompt you to open the application or web browser. Please ensure that you log in using a Zoom account with a profile name that appears as the same name registered for the class. If not, for security reasons, you may not be permitted to join. During the workshop, we advise that you keep your microphone on mute to minimize external noise and that you unmute when participating in class discussions. Please also arrive to the session on time for attendance and class participation. ONLINE workshops may be recorded for staff and facilitator assessment. Recorded material will not be made available to participants. Review all workshop policies before registering.

Sun 24 November 2024, 10 am - 4 pm   
(Registration deadline is Fri 22 November 5:00 pm)

Instructor: Jennifer Mesich

Jennifer Mesich is the owner of her production company, White Eagle Entertainment, and operates as a Producer, Line Producer and Production Manager. Some of her credits include Catch & Release, Trouble in the Garden, She Never Died, Castle In The Ground, Slash/Back and Enslaved.

A graduate of the Canadian Film Centre Producers’ Lab, she is an award winning filmmaker whose films have played at festivals such as Tribeca, Whistler, Māoriland, Newport Beach and Palm Springs. 

An alumnus of the Berlinale Talent Lab, TIFF Talent Lab, Trans Atlantic Partners and Telefilm Canada’s PITCH THIS!, Jennifer is also a member of the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television and the Directors Guild of Canada.



Location: 1137 Dupont Street, Toronto, Ontario M6H 2A3
Category: Production
Maximum Capacity: 12
6 hours of instruction $125 /member$150 /nonmember