Advertise
Advertise to lower-division courses. Many of our members are underclassmen, so promoting entry-level courses is a great way to build your community and help students get involved early.
Consistency
- Keep weekly meetings. Even if only a few attend, consistency builds community.
- Hold regular leadership meetings. A weekly check-in helps keep everything running smoothly.
Student-led production model
At Boulder, GUT-C! Productions is run entirely by students! Scripts and crews are elected each semester, then committees carry out production.
Scheduling
Schedule more time than you think. Always leave space for reshoots or unforeseen issues.
Budgeting
Budget carefully. Set budgets for each committee to distribute resources fairly.
Bring in guest speakers
Most artists are generous and will say yes if you ask.
Sample Semester Meeting Schedule
Use our 2024-2025 meeting schedule as a template for your organization.
Fall Semester 2024-2025
Pre-production
| Days & Dates | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday (Crew & Board Meetings) | Thursday | Friday (Club Meetings) | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-Production Week One: 9/30-10/6 | NONE | NONE | NONE | Script Ready for DP & Directors | Pitches and Big 3 Chosen: -Director -DP -Co-producer | NONE | NONE |
| Pre-Production Week Two: 10/7-10/13 | Script Writers meet | NONE | Actor /Actress Audition Calls Deadline For top 3 crew made | NONE | Announce the production crew roles | Cast Auditions Day One (Windrem and Micah) In Atlas 9am-12pm | Cast Auditions Day Two (Windrem and Micah In Atlas 9am-12pm) |
| Pre-Production Week Three: 10/14-10/20 | Script Check-in (Windrem) Script Writers meet in E265 (Norlin library) 2:30-4 Budget Finalized (CAL) | NONE | Production Leads Meeting with Board | NONE | Cast Auditions Day Four (Windrem and Micah) | Cast Auditions Day Five (Windrem and Micah) | |
| Pre-Production Week Four: 10/21-10/27 | Script Writers meet in E265 (Norlin library) 2:30-4 | First Production Crew Meeting: 2-2:30 Cast Chosen | Shot List Done | Start Building the Set Costumes are chosen and are beginning to be finalized by Norah | Costumes Chosen and ready for try ons Set Design 1 (Night) | Set Design 2 (Night) | |
| Pre-Production Week Five: 10/28-11/1 | Script Done and Finalized | NONE | Production Crew Meeting 2: 2:30-3pm Table Read 4-5 Atlas 342 | Lighting needs & color schemes established | table read (2) 4-5pm room 342 in Atlas | Set Design 3 (Night) | Set Design 4 (Night) Costume Try-On’s Costumes Ready & Done (Norah) |
Production
| Weekend Times & Dates | Scenes Being Shot Per Day | Shot List | People Needed on Set Per Day | Crew Times Needed on Set | Times Needed on Set | Snack/Food to Be Provided | Film Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Production Weekend One: 11/9-11/10 | Saturday: | Day One: | Saturday: | Saturday: | Saturday: | On campus | |
| Sunday: | Day Two: | Sunday: -Micah -Cal | |||||
| Production Weekend Two: 11/16-11/17 | Saturday: Sunday: | Day Two: Day Three: | Saturday: Sunday: | Saturday: -Cal Sunday: -Micah | Saturday: Sunday: | ||
| Production Weekend Three: 11/23-11/24 | Saturday: Sunday: | Day Four: Day Five: | Saturday: Sunday: | Saturday: -Cal Sunday: -Micah | Saturday: Sunday: | ||
| Production Weekend Four: 11/30-12/1 | Saturday: Sunday: | Day Six: Day Seven: | Saturday: Sunday: | Saturday: -Cal Sunday: -Micah | Saturday: Sunday: |