workshop

Three Acts of Production with Betty Bennett

Follow a film crew’s journey from pre-production through filming and wrap with script supervisor and filmmaker Betty Bennett. Drawing on her work on Miami Vice, Burn Notice, The L Word, and Ace Ventura, Betty shares how a production comes together and how each department contributes.

Best for
Actors, aspiring crew members, directors, producers, screenwriters, film students, and educators.
Format
A three-hour workshop led by Betty Bennett, covering preparation, work on set, and carrying a production through wrap.
Who can join
Beginners and seasoned professionals who want to understand how a film production runs.

Class focus

What you’ll work on

  • Pre-production: contracts, responsibilities, pay, reading the script, and script breakdowns
  • Production: communication between departments, roles on set, and safety
  • Mid-show fatigue through wrap: staying focused, supporting crew members, and completing responsibilities

What to bring

Please arrive 10 minutes early.