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How to Make Your Film Look Several Times Over Your Budget
When Sara Elizabeth made her first feature film Lake Effects, people thought it had a multi-million dollar budget. Spoiler alert: it didn’t.
In this video, she shares how she pulled it off—making mov...
Candid Advice from 2 Real Film Investors
We had a record-breaking turnout of passionate filmmakers for our last Power Hour! We spoke with 2 film investors on what grabs their attention, why they invest in the films they do, how they evaluate...
Struggling with Writer's Block? Here's How to Beat it!
As writers and creatives, we always approach our creative process with the best of intentions. Our prerogative is to explore the inner depths of our creativity to the point where those many facets of ...
Ready to Reset for 2025? Sara Elizabeth Shares Her Tips for Starting the New Year Strong
The holidays are over, and Sara Elizabeth is diving into her favorite part of the season—gearing up for an incredible new year!
In this video, she shares how she’s reflecting on the past year, settin...
Considering Joining the Membership? Hear from Our Members!
We love sharing filmmaker success stories...
~ Our member Emanuel N. from NYC has secured over $400,000 for his film based on IP he optioned after he took our courses.
~ Holly A. from Albequerque ha...
Advice From Our Working With & Directing Actors Power Hour
At our Power Hour, Kym Jackson (Actress, Producer, Author of The Hollywood Survival Guide for Actors, Founder of The Secret Actor's Society) gave some parting words on bridging the gap between actors ...
Inspiring Advice from Quantum Leap Executive Producer Deborah Pratt
Hear Deborah's advice in the clip above!
Members can rewatch this Power Hour by heading to their membership dashboard under the module entitled, "Power Hour Archive."
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Avoid these Common Filmmaker Mistakes
At our last Power Hour, Mark shared the most common mistakes filmmakers make in the industry. Watch the video above to hear it!
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How to Stand Out - Advice from a TV Executive
At our last Power Hour, Colleen gave some parting words for anyone wanting to succeed in the film industry. Watch the video above to hear it!
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Insider Tips: Expert Advice from Women in Film
We kicked off Women's History Month last week with a Power Hour featuring Deborah Pratt (Quantum Leap, Magnum PI), Jenny Halper (Kindergarten Teacher, American Honey, The Kids are Alright), and Robin ...
