Learn what post-production really entails from an Emmy-winning post executive trusted by top creatives.

Get practical workflows, staffing insights, and planning tools you can use on your very next project.

Post production is where your project truly comes to life and becomes what audiences experience. It is one of the most powerful and creative phases of filmmaking. Whether you are creating a short, a feature, or a series, thoughtful post production planning helps ensure your story reaches the screen exactly as you envisioned it. From shaping the story in the edit to delivering a final mix and color that meet industry standards, post production is a creative engine that deserves attention from the moment your project is greenlit!

Too often, creatives assume post-production simply means “editing,” or they wait until principal photography wraps to think about it at all. That delay can lead to costly mistakes, workflow chaos, missed delivery requirements, and creative compromises. Without asking key questions early—like who your post team should be, how media will be organized, or where the project is ultimately headed (theatrical, broadcast, streaming, or festivals)—post gets sidelined. When budgets are tight and the focus is heavily on production, post-production is frequently under planned, and the project suffers later because of it.

Your instructor, Ashley Faison, brings over 15 years of hands-on post-production experience across television, film, and documentary work. As an Executive Producer at Emmy-winning Trailblazer Studios, Ashley has overseen post on a wide range of projects, from coordinating on Comedy Central’s Emmy Award–winning Inside Amy Schumer and Broad City in NYC to supervising series, documentaries, and agency projects nationwide. Her deep understanding of both the creative and logistical sides of post makes her uniquely qualified to guide you through this essential phase with clarity, realism, and confidence.

In this comprehensive webinar, you’ll explore the full post-production ecosystem, from offline and online workflows to sound finishing, staffing roles, organization systems, and final delivery. You’ll learn how to bridge the gap between production and post, avoid common editorial and finishing mistakes, collaborate effectively with post professionals and vendors, and plan your workflow based on your project’s final destination. By the end of this session, you’ll walk away with a clear, step-by-step understanding of post-production and the tools you need to build a smarter plan that elevates your project from day one!

PLUS! You will receive Post Production Footage Log  to help you. 

Testimonial from Webinar Attendees:

"Ashley was fantastic! Loved the way she presented the material." -Anita

"Excellent command of the knowledge and information." Christine T

"Concise and precise!" -Jnka

Testimonial from Ashley:

“I’m excited to partner with Stage 32 because it’s a community that truly supports creatives at every stage of their careers. Post-production is often misunderstood or left until the very end, and I’m passionate about helping filmmakers plan for it the right way. In this webinar, you’ll gain practical knowledge you can immediately apply to protect your story and elevate your final project.”

• Understanding the Key Elements of Post 
  • Offline Needs (Production to Post workflow, organizing raw media, editing, story)
  • Online Needs (Relinking/Conform, Color Correction)
  • Sound Finishing (Mixing, dialogue clean up, Foley/Sound Design, ADR)
    
    

• Bridging the Gap - Production to Post

  • Why you should engage Post in Production planning
  • Post questions to confirm / collaborate on during Pre-Production 
  • What can happen when Post isn’t involved in Pre-Production
  • Collaboration builds trust 

• Post Production – Staffing Up: Roles and Responsibilities 
  • Cross pollinated roles: EPs, Producers, Directors, Showrunners 
  • Logistical Roles: Post Supervisors, Coordinators, Associate Producers 
  • Offline Roles: Assistant Editors, Editors, Story & Archival Producers 
  • Online/Finishing Roles: Colorists, Online Editors, Mixers, Sound Designers 

• Organization is Key 
  • Communication and accountability between Field/Post Teams 
  • Hosting information and communication - platforms 
  • Database Organization - Footage, Archival, Graphics, Music, Timing, etc.

• How to Set Up Your Edit 
• • Post House or Editor Managed - Storage, backups, remote vs. physical ○ Offline software (AVID, Premiere, Final Cut X, Resolve) 
  • AE / Editor workflows (HiRes/Proxy, Timeline & Asset organization) 
  • What is the goal for the project? (Theatrical, Streaming, Broadcast, Film Festival)
  • Common mistakes during editorial 

• Post Production - A Guide to Experts, Vendors 
  • Music Supervision 
  • Graphics, Animation 
  • Music libraries, original compositions 
  • Archival Licensing 
  • Legal Reviews / S&P 
  • Color Correction and Online 
  • Mixers and Sound Designers 

• What to Expect - Final Finishing (Color and Mix) 
  • Questions you should know answers to before turnover 
  • Turnover to color/mix vendors 
  • Scheduling and Timelines 
  • Review and Delivery (remote vs. physical / file types needed) ○ Common mistakes during the final stretch 

• Q&A with Ashley

• Aspiring filmmakers who want a clear understanding of how post-production actually works
• Directors and producers preparing their first short, feature, or series
• Screenwriters looking to better understand how their scripts evolve in post
• Independent filmmakers who want to avoid costly post-production mistakes
• Content creators transitioning into professional film and television workflows
• Producers who want to learn how to budget, staff, and plan for post effectively
• Editors and assistant editors seeking a broader view of the full post-production pipeline
• Documentary filmmakers navigating archival, sound, and finishing challenges
• Film students and recent graduates preparing to enter the industry
• Any creative who wants to collaborate more effectively with post-production professionals

Testimonial from Webinar Attendees:

"Ashley was fantastic! Loved the way she presented the material." -Anita

"Excellent command of the knowledge and information." Christine T

"Concise and precise!" -Jnka

Testimonial from Ashley:

“I’m excited to partner with Stage 32 because it’s a community that truly supports creatives at every stage of their careers. Post-production is often misunderstood or left until the very end, and I’m passionate about helping filmmakers plan for it the right way. In this webinar, you’ll gain practical knowledge you can immediately apply to protect your story and elevate your final project.”