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The Art of Line Producing

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FILM TV X 478.13A

Gain an understanding of the boots-on-the-ground work of physical production through the various tasks of a line producer such as creating a budget, location scouting, hiring crew, and everything in between.

Typically Available
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Duration
As few as 11 weeks
Units
4.0
Current Formats
In Person
Live Online
Cost
Starting at $835.00

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What you can learn.

Explore what it means to lead every aspect of physical production
Learn the on-set problem solving strategies necessary for a successful production
Discover the difference of line producing on an independent versus studio production

About This Course

This comprehensive, step-by-step overview of physical production processes covers the tangible and intangible aspects of line producing, including budget; breakdown and scheduling; hiring and working with cast, director, staff, crew and outside vendors; choosing locations; equipment and music; how to deal with divergent personalities and specific problem-solving during production; and the differences between producing a movie independently versus with a studio. The course also includes a comprehensive introduction to Movie Magic scheduling software. This is not an introduction to production course.
Prerequisites
A basic knowledge of film production is highly recommended. Students must purchase the latest version of Movie Magic Scheduling software. Further instruction will be provided in class.

Spring 2026 Schedule

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Wednesday 7:00PM - 10:00PM PT
Instructor:
REG#
407681
Fee:
$835.00
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Internet access required.

Deadline
Refunds only available from February 02, 2026 to April 12, 2026
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Schedule
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Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Wed Apr 1, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
Haines Hall 118
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Wed Apr 8, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Haines Hall 118
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Wed Apr 15, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Haines Hall 118
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Wed Apr 22, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Haines Hall 118
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Wed Apr 29, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Haines Hall 118
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Wed May 6, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Haines Hall 118
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Wed May 13, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Haines Hall 118
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Wed May 20, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
Haines Hall 118
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Wed May 27, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Haines Hall 118
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Wed Jun 3, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
Haines Hall 118
Lecture
Wed Jun 10, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
Haines Hall 118

Summer 2026 Schedule

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Wednesday 7:00PM - 10:00PM PT
Instructor:
REG#
408926
Fee:
$835.00
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Notes

Internet access required.

Deadline
Refunds only available from April 27, 2026 to July 05, 2026
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Wed Jun 24, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
Haines Hall
Lecture
Wed Jul 1, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Haines Hall
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Wed Jul 8, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
UCLA
Haines Hall
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Wed Jul 15, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Haines Hall
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Wed Jul 22, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Haines Hall
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Wed Jul 29, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Haines Hall
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Wed Aug 5, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Haines Hall
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Wed Aug 12, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Haines Hall
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Wed Aug 19, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Haines Hall
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Wed Aug 26, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Haines Hall
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Wed Sep 2, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Haines Hall
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Monday 7:00PM - 10:00PM PT
Instructor:
REG#
408983
Fee:
$835.00
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Notes

Internet access required.

Deadline
Refunds only available from April 27, 2026 to July 05, 2026
Course Requirements
Internet access required to retrieve course materials.
Schedule
Type
Date
Time
Location
Lecture
Mon Jun 22, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
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Mon Jun 29, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Mon Jul 6, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Mon Jul 13, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
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Mon Jul 20, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
Remote Classroom
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Mon Jul 27, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Mon Aug 3, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Mon Aug 10, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Mon Aug 17, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Mon Aug 24, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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Lecture
Mon Aug 31, 2026
7:00PM PT - 10:00PM PT
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