SAVANNAH, Ga. — Emmy Award-winning producer and director Chris Schueler will lead an intensive seminar on social change documentary production at the Savannah Film Academy at Savannah Technical College. The two-day workshop, scheduled for April 12-13, will provide participants with expert insights into the documentary filmmaking process.
Schueler, who has produced more than 100 television programs broadcast worldwide, will cover key aspects of documentary production, including concept development, budgeting, fundraising, creative design, pre-production, production, post-production, and distribution.
Chris Schueler works with actor Bryan Cranston on set of a Mental Health project
“Chris is my teaching inspiration—he keeps a class entertained and engaged while delivering life-changing lessons,” said John Grace of the Savannah Film Academy at Savannah Technical College.
The seminar is designed for filmmakers of all experience levels, from beginners to seasoned professionals.
“Chris Schueler’s documentary producer class is a revelation for producers of documentaries or any other genre of content. Participants will benefit from his straightforward, logical methodology for producing targeted, impactful, and financially viable projects,” said Dean Butler, actor (Almanzo Wilder, Little House on the Prairie) and producer (Feherty, Golf Channel).
Additional industry professionals have praised Schueler’s expertise:
- “Chris has that magical energy and wealth of experience that any student or professional will want to learn from. Given the chance, I’d listen to him all day and shadow him on any production.” – Kevin Pontuti,Chair/Professor, Media X, University of the Pacific.
- “Chris has perfected documentary producing to a science. No one does it better. He leaves no stone unturned and plans for any and every contingency. The proof is in the awards he has won and the impact his programs have had on audiences around the world.” – Rich Greene, former FOX Network producer, writer, and editor.
Workshop Details:
Dates: Saturday, April 12 & Sunday, April 13
Times: 9:30 a.m. – noon & 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Location: Savannah Film Academy, Savannah Technical College
Room 7126, Classroom Building
5717 White Bluff Rd, Savannah, GA 31405
RSVP to register (suggested donation: $50-$100):
https://www.paypal.com/ncp/
For more information, contact the Savannah Film Academy at Savannah Technical College.
Chris Schueler with a few of his 27 Emmy (r) Awards.