YOUR PATH TO ENTERTAINMENT!

Embark on a captivating journey into the dynamic world of show business! Are you seeking a thrilling career change? If you're passionate about the captivating realm of entertainment, encompassing the realms of filmmaking, live performance, video game development, theater, special events, concerts, and more, then this course is your gateway to the vibrant entertainment industry.

At the heart of every compelling creative endeavor that engages an audience lies a pivotal role: the Executive Producer. In this meticulously crafted online course, you will delve into the intricate realm of executive production for entertainment, embracing a comprehensive training that is unparalleled. This course marks your inaugural step towards mastering the multifaceted responsibilities of an Executive Producer, guiding you through the entire process from concept inception to the grandeur of the red carpet.

Your guide on this enlightening journey is Sylvain Gauthier, a seasoned Executive Producer renowned for his contributions to globally acclaimed live shows with Cirque du Soleil and Dragone Entertainment. With his expert guidance, you will gain invaluable insights tailored to your individual background, enabling you to seamlessly navigate the pathways of the entertainment industry.

This course presents a rare opportunity to master the art of orchestrating the artistic, technical, legal, financial, marketing, and management aspects, harmoniously converging with the investor community around a singular vision. The ultimate objective: delivering a captivating experience to the audience. It's crucial to recognize that entertainment thrives as a business venture; thus, a judicious fusion of artistic vision and business acumen is pivotal for enduring success.


Key Highlights

Everything you need to know to join the business of entertainment

  • The entertainment 'jargon' or terminology

  • The Role of the executive producer

  • The life cycle of a creation

  • Soft skills required to work in entertainment

  • Tools for business planning and financing project

Course Curriculum ( check out some free lecture)

  • 1

    Section 1 Course Introduction

  • 2

    Section 2 Introduction to Executive production

    • 2.1 Are you ready to become an executive producer ?

    • 2.1 cheat sheet

    • 2.2 What is the role of the executive producer ?

    • 2.2 cheat sheet

    • 2.3 When do you need an executive producer ?

    • 2.3 cheat sheet

    • 2.4 Does the role of executive producer is the same in every organisation ?

    • 2. 4 cheat sheet

    • 2.5 Competencies and skills required by the executive producer ?

    • 2.5 cheat sheet

    • 2.6 How do you succeed in this job ?

    • 2.6 cheat sheet

    • 2.7 A day at work as an executive producer

    • 2.7 cheat sheet
  • 3

    Section 3 Creative versus definite content

    • 3.0 Definite versus creative content, what is the difference?

    • 3.0 cheat sheet

    • 3.1 The definite content, what is it ?

    • 3.1 cheat sheet

    • 3.2 The creative conte, what is it ?

    • 3.2 cheat sheet

    • 3.3 Can you mix the creative and definite content world ?

    • 3.3 cheat sheet

    • 3.4 In the creative agility environment, what is entrepreneurship ?

    • 3.4 cheat sheet

    • 3.5 In the creative agility environment, what is social technology ?

    • 3.5 cheat sheet

    • 3.6 In the creative agility environment, what is authenticity ?

    • 3.6 cheat sheet

    • 3.7 For creative capital type of resource, what do we mean by talent ?

    • 3.7 cheat sheet

    • 3.8 For creative capital type of resource, What do we mean by diversity?

    • 3.8 cheat sheet

    • 3.9 For the creative capital type of resource, what do we mean by bohemian ?

    • 3.9 cheat sheet
  • 4

    Section 4 A content creation development model, THE DREAMMAKER

    • 4.1 What are the elements of a content creation model?

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    • 4.1 cheat sheet

    • 4.2 In the creation model, what is the DREAM ?

    • 4.2 cheat sheet

    • 4.3 In the creation model, what is THE MAKER ?

    • 4.3 cheat sheet

    • 4.4 In the creation model, what are the organizational structures ?

    • 4.4 cheat sheet

    • 4.5 In the creation model, when the executive producer gets involved?

    • 4.5 cheat sheet
  • 5

    Section 5 The lifecycle of a creation

    • 5.1 What is the lifecycle of a creation ?

    • 5.1 cheat sheet

    • 5.2 Collecting requirements, the first step !

    • 5.2 cheat sheet
  • 6

    Section 6 The first phase is about the business

    • 6.1 Should you do a business case or a business plan ?

    • 6.1 cheat sheet

    • 6.2 What should be the content of a business case or business plan ?

    • 6.2 cheat sheet

    • 6.3 When creating content, time is money !

    • 6.3 cheat sheet
  • 7

    Section 7 The 2nd phase is about the concept development

    • 7.1 What do you need to do in the concept development phase ?

    • 7.1 cheat sheet

    • 7.2 Who should be part of the initial creative team ?

    • 7.2 cheat sheet

    • 7.3 Who are the stakeholders ?

    • 7.3 cheat sheet

    • 7.4 Time for a kickoff meeting !

    • 7.4 cheat sheet

    • 7.5 Time for research, inspiration and sketches !

    • 7.5 cheat sheet

    • 7.6 Time for the story and characters development !

    • 7.6 cheat sheet

    • 7.7 Time for developing a high level storyboard !

    • 7.7 cheat sheet

    • 7.8 Developing a visual concept !

    • 7.8 cheat sheet

    • 7.9 You need to get a formal decision GO or NO GO !

    • 7.9 cheat sheet
  • 8

    Section 8 The 3rd phase planning the production

    • 8.1 Planning the production !

    • 8.1 cheat sheet

    • 8.2 Developing the schedule !

    • 8.2 cheat sheet

    • 8.3 Developing the budget !

    • 8.3 cheat sheet

    • 8.4 Developing the acceptance criteria's !

    • 8.4 Cheat sheet

    • 8.5 What can go wrong ?

    • 8.5 cheat sheet
  • 9

    Section 9 The final 3 phases: production , acceptance and operation

    • 9.1 What do we do during production ?

    • 9.1 cheat sheet

    • 9.2 Finishing the production, getting the acceptance !

    • 9.2 cheat sheet

    • 9.3 Turning the production to operation !

    • 9.3 cheat sheet
  • 10

    Section 10 Contract management

    • 10.1 Dealing with contracts !

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    • 10.1 cheat sheet

    • 10.2 Contracts with your team, designers, casts and crews !

    • 10.2 cheat sheet

    • 10.3 What types of contract you might have to do?

    • 10.3 cheat sheet

    • 10.4 What is the process to work with vendors ?

    • 10.4 cheat sheet
  • 11

    Section 11 The soft skills you ned need to develop

    • 11.1 What are the soft skills you need to acquire ?

    • 11.1 cheat sheet

    • 11.2 What about internal politics ?

    • 11.2 cheat sheet

    • 11.3 What power do you have as an executive producer ?

    • 11.3 cheat sheet

    • 11.4 A must !Managing communication effectively !

    • 11.4 cheat sheet

    • 11.5 Managing a creation and a production team !

    • 11.5 cheat sheet

    • 11.6 Developing your team is also your responsibility !

    • 11.6 cheat sheet

    • 11.7 Are you a good or a strong negotiator ?

    • 11.7 cheat sheet

    • 11.8 Negotiation tactics to watch for ?

    • 11.8 cheat sheet

    • 11.9 How to deal with conflicts ?

    • 11.9 cheat sheet
  • 12

    Section 12 A management tools framework

    • 12.1 A management tools framework

    • 12.1 Cheat sheet

    • 12.2 A market analysis tool !

    • 12.2 cheat sheet

    • 12.3 A feasibility study tool

    • 12.3 cheat sheet

    • 12.4 A new tool, Total Cost of Ownership ( TCO)

    • 12.4 cheat sheet
  • 13

    Section 13 Conclusion and how to get a job in entertainment

    • 13.1 Conclusion and how to become an executive producer

    • 13.1 cheat sheet

Taught by ....

Project manager and executive producer

Sylvain Gauthier B.Eng, MBA,PMP

In March 2019, Sylvain worked with the McGill University's School of Continuing Study to launch a professional certificate in executive production for the creative industries (films, television, stage shows, festivals, events, video games, VFX). He also manage the certificate in Project management for the same university. In 2022, He won the prize for the outstanding teaching award at McGill university. He is also an executive producer specializing in business development and new creative products. Over the years, He developed recognized expertise in the world and has worked with several world-class organizations such as Franco Dragone entertainment (China), Cirque du Soleil, the Beijing Organizing Committee of the Olympic Games (BOCOG), the Formula One World Championship (China) and Nortel Networks. In addition, over the last 20 years, Sylvain has spent more than 11 years in China, signed more than $200M in development contracts and trained hundreds of people in project management around the world. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, a Master's degree in Business Administration and the PMP certification. Finally, Sylvain is the author of a book that will be published in October 2019 on the '10 Lessons learned to do business in China '.

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