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Time and Again

"How to Make a Hollywood Caliber Movie on a Budget of Next to Nothing" covers all aspects of the movie-making process in 30 entertaining, informative chapters.  Chapters include:

Development
Writing the Script-Learn inside tips for creating effective characters, convincing environments and a compelling story. Interviews with director Jason J. Tomaric and co-writer, Bob Noll, shed a fascinating light on how they crafted the story for “Time and Again,” as well as potential pitfalls filmmakers can encounter when writing.

Pre-Production
General Introductions- Pre-Production is the process of preparing and assembling all the elements and personnel needed to produce a film.  From assembling a cast and crew to finding locations and securing permits, the process of pre-production is a lot like designing the blueprints for a building.  The better and more detailed the blueprint, the smoother the construction process.

Auditions- Learn to how to conduct an audition!. How do you promote it? Where should you hold it? And what do you do when a roomful of people show up?  Learn valuable tips on how to audition actors, hold callbacks and make the final casting decisions!  Casting director, Harold Hafner gives you the inside scoop on getting a talent agency to work with you and how to find the right person for the part.

Casting the Roles- You think you’re nervous conducting the audition?  Learn what it’s like from the actor’s perspective!  Actors Brian Ireland, Jennie Allen and Bob Darby talk about their experiences during the audition process for “Time and Again” and give incredible insight into the process.

Community Relations- You’ve heard about getting permits and permission to shoot on city streets, parks and other public areas before and it certainly seems intimidating! Chardon Mayor John Park and Police Chief Jim Brosious walk you through the process of working with the local government to help them GIVE YOU WHAT YOU WANT.  Learn how to work with homeowners and merchants to get them excited about your project. See how the crew of “Time and Again” secured permission to shut down an entire town square, populate it with dozens of period cars, hundreds of extras and attracted hundreds of spectators for next to nothing.

Finding the Crew- You’re friends may be fun to hang around with, but do they know what to do on a movie set?  This helpful segment shows you how to find an experienced production crew to work for you. Work with professionals and get professional results.

Getting Equipment- Equipment rental can be an expensive and intimidating process.  What kind of cameras do you  need? What about lighting?  Where do you get production equipment from?  Dale Linville walks you through his equipment rental warehouse to show you the essential filmmaking tools and how to negotiate with a rental house to get them for cheap, even free.

Locations- Learn about the locations used in “Time and Again” and how the crew managed to secure everything from a small town diner to a state prison… for FREE. Producers Adam Kadar and Jason J. Tomaric walk you through some of the shooting sites and explain how they got them.

Locations Scouting-  You found a location you like, but is it “production friendly?”  Gaffer Mara Evans and director Jason J. Tomaric walk you through the process of scouting a location,  what to look for, and how to be prepared so your shoot day runs like clockwork.  Follow Jason as he actually scouts the diner used in “Time and Again.”

Props & Wardrobe- Often mistakenly overlooked, learn how to use local resources to drum up incredible props and wardrobe for your film.  Forget about raiding your closets at home, there’s a wealth of cool props and costumes out there. This chapter shows you how to find them.

Director Jason J. Tomaric traveled to the Midwest with $2,000 and, using only local resources, produced the award-winning film, “Time and Again.”  “Time and Again” is the foundation of “The Ultimate Filmmaking Kit” and takes you behind-the-scenes, unveiling every step of how the film was produced. 

Studying how to make a $20,000,000 movie in film school is great, but it doesn’t teach you how to make your first film on $20,000.  “Time and Again’ was produced using the same scenario that most independent filmmakers find themselves in… little upfront money with access only to local resources.

How to Make a Hollywood Caliber Movie on a Budget of Next to Nothing

The heart of “The Ultimate Filmmaking Kit” is this incredibly comprehensive 5-hour DVD that walks you through every step of the filmmaking process from writing the script to premiering the completed movie in a local theatre. With over 30 chapters, 20 in-depth interviews and hundreds of behind-the-scenes photos and video clips, you will learn all the techniques to producing a high quality, low-budget movie.  Learn from the set of “Time and Again...” a movie made specifically for “The Ultimate Filmmaking Kit” to teach you every aspect of the movie making process.

Production
General Introduction- Now that everything is ready, it’s time to shoot!  But where do you start?  Learn tips and tricks on working with actors, cinematography and even special tricks!

Behind-the-Scenes Tricks- Not everyone has the budget to pull off million-dollar special effects, but there are some practical effects that can be both convincing and inexpensive!  The crew of “Time and Again” shows you some of the tricks they used to pull of many of the “invisible” effects of the film!

Acting- From the actors and director themselves!  What’s it like acting in a movie?  What’s the best way to approach a production? The actors even share their experiences of crafting the characters in “Time and Again!”

Cinematography- The most powerful tool in your arsenal is the camera lens.  This unit studies the lighting and lensing of “Time and Again” and shares with you valuable pointers of how to make your movie look like a million bucks!

Craft Services/Catering- If you can’t afford to pay the cast and crew, at least feed them… and learn how do it cheaply, even free!

Directing- What makes a good director? How should you approach the cast and crew?  What can you do to be prepared on set?  All these questions and more are answered as we show you an in-depth look at the role of a good director on set!

Make-Up/Hair- What… make-up artists and hair stylists on my movie?  YES! Learn how make-up and hair can improve the quality of the movie and where to find the right stylists!

Playing the Roles-  The actors of “Time and Again” walk you through the process of preparing and playing their roles.

Subtext of a Scene- Learn how to read between the lines of the script and add depth to your story!  The actors and director share how they found and portrayed the subtext of the characters.

The 14th Hour- We’ve all heard about the long hours of filmmaking, but how do they do it? The cast and crew talk about working long hours, how to approach it and how to maintain some degree of sanity at 4:00am!

Awanda’s Trailer- Learn how the crew found, set dressed and filmed in Awanda’s trailer! This terrific segment focuses on recreating a realistic setting and shooting an intimate scene in close quarters.

The Playground Scene- Watch as the crew shoots the first scene of the movie and what it’s like working with over 60 children!

Shooting Chardon- This in-depth look at the most elaborate scene in film breaks down how the crew shut down an entire town square, brought in 70 period cars and nearly hundred extras and how they dealt with almost 500 spectators!

Post-Production
General Introduction-  Post-production is the process of putting together the scenes you shot on set.  Learn editing tips, digital effects tips, finding a composer and much, much more!

Digital Effects- Jason J. Tomaric walks you through how several digital effects were created, including “invisible” effects used to help create a convincing 1950’s era.  Learn how the crew created a digital version of the town the movie takes place in, how they digitally removed modern mailboxes and turned overcast days into bright sunny days!

Editing- Learn valuable tips and tricks in editing your movie, making a convincing and well-paced story. Editing can either make or break your film, so make sure you do it right!

Sound Design- If the visuals are 50%, then the sound is the other 50%!  Learn how to work with an audio recording studio to mix and master your soundtrack.  Audio engineer Mike Farona discusses dialogue replacement, recording techniques, and how to get it all on the cheap!

Writing the Music- Composer F. William Croce discusses his approach to scoring the film and how to find a composer to write original music for your film.  Learn what to do and not do when designing your orchestral palette and designing where to put music!

Marketing
Working with the Media- This incredible segment takes you behind the scenes of a television station and radio station and shoes you what happens before, during and after the interview as Jason J. Tomaric takes his final film to the media.  Learn how to get media coverage and how to use the media to get your film in front of the masses!

The Premiere- Experience the premiere of “Time and Again” as the cast and crew show their film to over 2,000 people!

“The Ultimate Filmmaking Kit” is, by far, one of the most comprehensive, informative, straightforward and understandable film courses available because the filmmakers don’t just TELL you how to make a movie, they actually SHOW you how.

Reviews

“The Ultimate Filmmaking Kit” proves that top-notch production values are within the reach of anyone who has ever dreamt of making his own movie. You’ll learn far more about filmmaking with this practical, thorough and meticulously organized DVD set than you ever will watching "Project Greenlight." Jason Tomaric knows what he's talking about, because he's actually done it!

- Steve Skrovan, Executive Producer, "Everybody Loves Raymond"

"Absolutely the most in-depth, informative and entertaining filmmaking series out there. Why waste 4 years at a film school when you can learn from award-winning filmmakers who take you out of the classroom and onto set. A must- have for every aspiring filmmaker... this series takes you through everything you need to know, demystifies the process and shows you exactly how to make a movie, even if you don't have a huge budget!"

- Kevin Cooper, Executive Producer, "Secondhand Lions"

This is an indispensable filmmaking companion. The hints, advice and guidance found on this DVD series should, without a doubt be required viewing for everyone wanting to break into the industry. Amazingly easy to follow and full of valuable insights, no serious filmmaker should be without “The Ultimate Filmmaking Kit”. Young filmmakers should save their money on film school, because everything they will need to know can be found right here! I can't recommend it highly enough!

                                                                                                                                            - Patrick Falvey, Screenwriter

“The Producer’s Notebook” includes all the scripts, storyboards,  schedules, call sheets, contracts, letters from the producer, camera logs and press kits from “Time and Again.” See how the production was  scheduled and organized, read the script, follow the storyboards and watch the production unfold from beginning to end. “The Producer’s Notebook” makes the production process of “Time and Again’ transparent and easy to understand.  It also includes blank contracts and forms that you can print out to use on your own film! Also included are extensive, valuable industry resource guides from Panavision, Kodak, Arri, and many other industry-leading companies.

The Producer’s Notebook

The “Production Manual” is the complete reference guide for directors and producers.  Covering every aspect of film production from the beginning to the end, the “Production Manual” is 280 pages full of valuable tips, tricks, pictures, charts and diagrams for the independent filmmaker.  This essential reference manual includes contact information for essential industry organizations and companies and features step-by-step instructions for making a movie, from developing the idea to finding a distributor.

The Production Manual

The complete kit includes:

•“Time and Again” complete with director’s commentary, trailers and behind the scenes photos.

•The 5.5 hour long DVD, “How to Make a Hollywood Caliber Movie on a Budget of Next to Nothing.” Over 20 interviews, 30 chapters and hundreds of clips, photos and diagrams walk you through every step of the movie making process.

•“The Producer’s Notebook” CD-ROM packed full of contracts, forms, letters, industry resource guides and footage you can edit yourself.

•The 280 information-packed page “Production
Manual” is full of must-know tips, tricks, diagrams and resources.

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