Veteran indie producer Peter Saraf (LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE, THE FAREWELL, A BEAUTIFUL DAY IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD) is hosting a very special in-person masterclass on independent film producing.
In this 3-hour course, Peter will share how he got his start, key highlights from his career, the nature of film producing, and the current state of the film industry.
Participants are encouraged to watch the films LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE, THE FAREWELL, A BEAUTIFUL DAY IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD in advance for added context, but it is not required to fully engage in and enjoy the conversation. He will also discuss the development and production process behind these three films—tracing their journey from initial idea or script to the screen.
There will be ample time for questions and discussion. Concessions such as soft drinks, beer, wine, cider, fresh popcorn, and candy will be available for purchase at the Denizen Theatre.
Aspiring and emerging producers, filmmakers, screenwriters, directors, and film students are all encouraged to attend.
Note: No submissions or pitches will be accepted. Peter will not be sharing contact information for material to be sent.
REGISTRATION
To join, please register by filling out the brief registration form.
$100 for professionals, $50 for students. Limited seating!
You can also gift a ticket to this experience to an aspiring filmmaker by nominating a student, family member, or emerging artist to participate. Choose “I am nominating someone else to attend” upon registering.
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR
Peter Saraf is a film, television, and theater producer and industry executive. His credits include Little Miss Sunshine, A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, The Farewell, Away We Go, Loving, Everything Is Illuminated, Land, and Safety Not Guaranteed, as well as the acclaimed series Nuclear Family, Vida, and Sorry for Your Loss.
Saraf began his career producing with director Jonathan Demme on films including Philadelphia, Beloved, Adaptation, Ulee’s Gold, and the Academy Award–nominated documentary Mandela. He later founded the independent producing and financing company Big Beach, which he ran for almost two decades. A leader in the producing community, Saraf has served as Vice President of the Producers Guild of America, on the Executive Committee of the Producers Branch of the Academy, and on the operating committee of Producers United.
He is a member of BAFTA and the TV Academy, and has been nominated for Academy, Golden Globe, and Tony Awards. He has won multiple Independent Spirit, Gotham, and Producers Guild Awards, as well as a Peabody Award and a Television Academy Honors Award.