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Master Class
The
Publishing Sensation of 2003 Has Become the
Film Class Phenomenon of TODAY!
 For thirty years, Lloyd Kaufman has
been the President of Troma Entertainment, the oldest continuously
operating independent motion picture production company and distributor.
 Since 1971, Lloyd has directed, written, financed and produced about 100
films, including fan favorites like SGT. KABUKIMAN, TROMEO AND
JULIET and TERROR FIRMER, as well as all four films in the worldwide
phenomenon THE TOXIC AVENGER series! He is one of the few genuine
American auteur film directors, and his work has influenced other major
filmmakers all over the world.
 'Make Your Own Damn Movie,'
Mr. Kaufman's second book, is an informative, interactive and highly entertaining
crash course on filmmaking, aimed to anyone who's ever wanted to make
movies but doesn't have the cash. Using real-life examples from Kaufman's
own thirty years experience in the business, 'Make Your Own Damn
Movie' illustrates the whole independent filmmaking process from
conception to completion.
Lloyd
Kaufman is also the author of “All
I Need to Know About Filmmaking I Learned from the Toxic Avenger”
and the newly released “Toxic
Avenger: The Novel.”
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Master Class “ Lite ”
From Production and Financing to Marketing and Distribution
This informative two and
a half hour course will cover everything an up-and-coming must know
to get their dream projects off the ground. Students
will learn how to:
- Get started on their first film project
Find financing Understand what's involved in pre-production
Choose a crew and production group
- Survive both large and small crises
By the end of the two hour course, students
will leave with dozens of creative and practical tips that are invaluable
to aspiring filmmakers and get a real inside look at how it's all done.
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Master
Class
An eight hour, single day, impressive class with visual aids, covering
each step in the making of a motion picture.
- Writing your script
- Raising Production Funds
- Pre-production
- Casting
- Hiring a crew
- Finding locations and getting clearances
- Rehearsals
- Production
- The three rules of production, and common pitfalls
- Special effects and stunts
- Post-production
- Editing your film
- Music and clearances
- Marketing your film
- Choosing the right title for your movie
- Creating media attention
- Distribution
- Navigating the film festival circuit
- Attending film markets
- Publicize your film without getting arrested
- Selling/licensing your movie to a distributor, versus distributing it yourself
Additionally, Mr. Kaufman can screen:
- APOCALYPSE SOON, a feature length documentary about the making of his film Citizen Toxie: The Toxic Avenger IV
- FARTS OF DARKNESS, a feature length documentary about the making of his film Terror Firmer
- ALL THE LOVE YOU CANNES, a feature length documentary about feature-length documentary on how Troma sells its movies at the Cannes Film Festival
- ...or one of several Troma movies written and directed by Mr. Kaufman
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Super
Sized Master Class!
A inspirational two day seminar, covering
every major aspect of making a feature film. |
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DAY ONE: MAKE YOUR OWN DAMN MOVIE!
How and why Troma has been able to succeed with 35mm films made for under $500,000 (about 0.05% of a budget for a typical Hollywood film).
A. INTRODUCTION TO TROMA
- The Thirty-Year History of Troma Entertainment
- The Philosophy of Troma
- The Business Strategy of Troma
- $$$ vs. Art
B. THE TRUTH ABOUT MAKING MOVIES
Topics selected from Mr. Kaufman's books, All I Need To Know About Filmmaking I Learned From The Toxic Avenger and Make Your Own Damn Movie
C. QUESTION & ANSWER PERIOD
D. SCREEN PRESENTATION
Utilizing filmed examples, Mr. Kaufman will demonstrate how Troma has successfully solved expensive production problems using little or no money.
- How Troma raises money
- How Troma does its casting
- How to do a $50,000 dubbing job for 92 dollars
- How to create a $150,000 head squashing for .39/cents per pound
- How to blow up a school for 10 dollars
- How not to obtain location permits
E. SCREENING
Your choice of:
- APOCALYPSE SOON, a feature length documentary about the making of his film Citizen Toxie: The Toxic Avenger IV
- FARTS OF DARKNESS, a feature length documentary about the making of his film Terror Firmer
- ALL THE LOVE YOU CANNES, a feature length documentary about feature-length documentary on how Troma sells its movies at the Cannes Film Festival
- ...or one of several Troma movies written and directed by Mr. Kaufman
F. QUESTION & ANSWER PERIOD |
DAY TWO: SELL YOUR OWN DAMN MOVIE!
A. THE DISCUSSION OF DISTRIBUTION
- The Festival Circuit (Tromadance vs. Sundance)
- How To Publicize Your Movie Without Getting Arrested
- Selling Or Licensing Your Masterpiece To A Distributor vs. Distributing It Yourself
B. Q & A: SELLING YOUR MOVIE
C. PROMOTING YOUR MOVIE
- Marketing
- Festivals
- Domestic & International Distribution
D. SCREENING
Your choice of:
- APOCALYPSE SOON, a feature length documentary about the making of his film Citizen Toxie: The Toxic Avenger IV
- FARTS OF DARKNESS, a feature length documentary about the making of his film Terror Firmer
- ALL THE LOVE YOU CANNES, a feature length documentary about feature-length documentary on how Troma sells its movies at the Cannes Film Festival
- ...or one of several Troma movies written and directed by Mr. Kaufman
E. QUESTION & ANSWER PERIOD
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Lloyd has taught this
seminar at prestigious universities such as Yale and University of Southern
California, as well as overseas at institutions like the St. Petersburg Film
Museum in Russia, the Perth Film Festival in Australia, and Norwegian Film Development.
Photos from Lloyd's Master Class in London, England!
Photos from Lloyd's Master Class in Pittsburgh, PA!
Boston Underground Film Festival!
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Lloyd,
It was a pleasure meeting you again. The Masterclass [at the University of Toronto in October 2006], like both ALL I NEED
TO KNOW ABOUT FILMMAKING I LEARNED FROM THE TOXIC AVENGER and MAKE YOUR OWN
DAMN MOVIE, was richly rewarding.
Best,
David A. Lloyd
The Cousin Company Entertainment Group
Author "Green Eyed Burn"
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“Lloyd Kaufman's Workshop How to Make Your Own Damn Movie is an inspiration
to film students that anything is possible
if you believe in yourself and your vision. It is also a reminder to
experienced filmmakers that passion, irreverence and risk taking
are what innovative filmmaking is all about.
The Troma effect was already evident in the applications to the workshop.
The applicants departed from their usual formality,
creating some of the most outrageous and original CVs we have ever
received.
Lloyd's Workshop is both educational and entertaining, but most importantly
Lloyd was available outside the classroom,
giving his attention and enthusiasm not only to workshop participants, but
to the many Troma Fans
who attended the screenings. He generously distributed DVDs, posters and
Troma paraphernalia to everyone he met.
Lloyd even managed to slip a Troma DVD into the hand of the Norwegian
Minister of Culture!
Norwegian Film Development is happy that we pushed our own governmental
envelope in bringing Tromania to Norway.”
Angela Amoroso
Project Manager, Norwegian Film Development,
Oslo, Norway - August 2006 |
“With all the talk about low-budget filmmaking in Australia, the Make
Your Own Damn Movie! masterclass was a breath of fresh air...
It's about the real thing - guts and glory, no compromise and just what
the indutry needs to hear right now regardless of tastes.”
Richard Sowada, Festival Director & “Underground Film Guru of Australia”
Revelation Perth International Film Festival
- July 2006 |
“Lloyd Kaufman's Master Class presented USC film students with the attitude and inspiration necessary to plunge into the film industry without relying on large budgets, sophisticated technology or industry contacts. Kaufman's enthusiasm and experience made his Master Class a valuable learning experience and kept the audience hanging on his every word. The Troma model offers an exciting and undiscrimating approach to guerilla filmmaking outside of the studio system and continues to promote and celebrate independent cinema in all of its most challenging, creative and transgressive forms.”
--Professor Alessandro Ago
University of Southern CA - July 2006
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"Lloyd's Master Class is better than film school. Funny, informative, and practical-- the presentation shows aspiring filmmakers how to make a lot with a little."
--Rob Leddy, Coordinator
Coney Island Film Festival & Coney Island Saturday Night Film Series - June 2006 |
"Dear
Mr. Kaufman
My Name is Ric Rebelo and I met you at a Master Class in Rhode
Island 2 years ago... I just wanted to let you know that I am now the
Director for the Rhode Island International Horror Film Festival...
I have been a life long Troma fan and... have recommended the Make
Your Own Damn Movie box set to my film students."
--Ricardo D. Rebelo, Festival Director
Rhode Island International Horror/Scifi
/Fantasy Film Festivals |
"Make
Your Own Damn Movie is an invaluable teaching tool for aspiring filmmakers
of any age. Lloyd Kaufman dispenses with dry theory,and instead provides
a comprehensive, candid approach to actually realizing your celluloid
dreams."
-- Morgan Pehme, Adjunct Professor of Film
and Journalism
St. John's University - 2005 |
"NECRONOMICON
was proud to present Lloyd Kaufman's Master Class to its aspiring
movie makers. Lloyd's presentation is enthusiastic, irreverent and just
a whole lot of fun. His recipe for Making Your Own Damn Movie will surely
inspire many of those who attended to go out and make independent films.
He shows you that you can make movies your way and without selling your
soul to the devil to finance them. If you get a chance to attend a Master
Class, take it. You'll learn a lot and you might even get to meet that
great American hero, the Toxic Avenger, in the bargain.
I wish we could have Lloyd back
every year but I guess we do have to share him with the rest of the world."
-- Ann Morris, Guest Liaison
NECRONOMICON,
Florida's Annual Horror/Scifi/Fantasy Convention - 2005 |
"Lloyd's Master Class was a hit at GEMS. A wide variety of talent, both
in front of and behind the camera were excited to meet him and learned a
lot about Making Their Own Damn Movie. His delivery was informative and
entertaining."
--Neal Thomassen, Executive Producer
Global Entertainment Media Summit
Connecticut - 2005 |
"The
Make Your Own Damn Movie Master Class by Lloyd Kaufman was extraordinary!
It was certainly a great addition to our Film Festival and we were very
fortunate to have it. Everyone loved the Master Class and learned a lot
from it. The Master Class is now the talk of the town here in Phoenix."
--James Schoepflin, Festival Coordinator
Intl. Horror & Sci-fi Film Festival -2005 |
"Lloyd
Kaufman's Master Class is a must for anyone interested in making low budget,
independent films. Lloyd knows his subject from
the inside out and he's willing to share everything he knows with future
movie makers. He's an excellent teacher, using humor, wit and tales of
his own advent ures in film making to motivate his students and make his
Master Class a very entertaining experience."
--Kendall F. Morris, Ph. D. Associate Professor, Dept. of Physiology and Biophysics
University of South Florida College of Medicine - 2005 |
Thousands
of filmmakers and film fans worldwide have attended
Mr. Kaufman's Master
Classes:
"My
wife and I recently attended your Master Class at The Learning Annex in
NYC. I just wanted to write and let you know I found your class extremely
helpful and inspiring. I was really inspired by Troma, in that sure it's
a struggle to stay afloat independently in corporate America, but if you
are going to be dealing with BS and headaches regardless why not deal
with your own. Thanks for a great class."
- Paul Zdanowicz, March 2004 New York Master Class
"I
attended your master class last night and thoroughly enjoyed it. I took
from your presentation that if you're going to make a film without the
backing of a big film company, expect to get screwed and make no money.
However, you will have the satisfaction of creating art with a perpetual
life span. I appreciate the insight; now I know what I'll be getting into."
- Frank Ng, March 2004 New York Master Class
"Hi Lloyd. Thank you
for all of the informative and entertaining tidbits of info. I’ve
been a fan of Troma for years – and it was cool to go even further
behind the scenes than ever before."
- Abe Bradshaw, March 2004 New York Master Class
"A
quick note to thank you for an excellent weekend. Lloyd was an entertaining
speaker and the sessions were nicely balanced"
- Richard Hare, November 2003 London Master Class
"Very
interesting material, and quite inspiring too. Gave me a few ideas for
my next movie! I liked the fact that it combined talking with Q and A
and illustrative clips from his DVDs. Lloyd Kaufman was a great personality;
I don't think it would have been the same without him."
- Henry Burrows, November 2003 London Master Class
"The
balance of the production and distribution aspects of making your own
damn movie worked very well. The underlying ideas and prevailing attitude
to production (just make the damn thing) I found universally relevant.
The Troma distribution model was very interesting to see and quite inspiring
in the face of what can appear to be a 'sewn up' industry. It was particularly
refreshing to see the street theatre and circus style marketing which
they use to great effect. Overall, the weekend was an inspiring and enjoyable
experience, splattered with gore-ish laughter. I will now go forth and
make my own damn movie. Thank you."
- Denzil Monk, November 2003 London Master Class
"It
is very difficult to find courses which are truly relevant to independent
filmmakers; yours was definitely one of them."
- Yann Caloghiris, November 2003 London Master Class |
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prices and availability of Lloyd Kaufman's Make Your Own Damn Movie
Master Class, please down-Lloyd and fill out this form or send your contact information including where
and when you would like to hold the master class, and a number where you
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