Free online course looks at the business of film-making

Posted on 1 October 2015 • Business

The Open University Business School and Pinewood Studios have launched a free online course considering the business side of film-making.

Available on the online social learning platform FutureLearn as a Massive Open Online Course (MOOC), ‘The Business of Film’ course coincides with the opening of the 59^th British Film Institute (BFI) London Film Festival.

It explores the key business decisions in film production and the complexities of development, distribution and finance. Students will consider topics such as why films fail, and what the relationship is between box office returns, marketing and the overall success of a film.

Professor Rebecca Taylor, Dean of the OU Business School, said: “Our partnership with Pinewood Studios is an exciting opportunity to combine the expertise of two international organisations that are world-leading in their respective fields. We hope that learners, whatever their background and experience, will be inspired to progress, continuing to develop the UK film industry into the future.”

The Business of Film MOOC runs for six weeks from 5th October with three hours of study each week. Further course dates are to be announced.