Producing the Comedy

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A comedy film seeks to make the audience laugh for entertainment purposes. Comedy is one of the oldest genres in film. Some of the earliest silent films were comedies, often relying on slapstick visual depictions (without requiring sound.) Today, audiences around the world enjoy comedies of all different subject matters, and a variety of platforms, including streaming services, social media, and of course the silver screen. While the comedy film has evolved over the years, its core goal of entertainment has always remained the same. Students will work together as a production team to produce a short comedy film from script to screen during the course of the semester. Students will gain experience in writing, casting, pre-production, all the elements of production (including camera operation, lighting, audio and direction) and post production.