Conscious Filmmaking Retreats
~Where AWARENESS meets FILMMAKING~
Join a group of inspiring women in person for a profound personal transformation.
For 6 years we have started each year with an exclusive invite only course for women called Conscious Filmmaking that has transformed filmmakers and now we are offering it as an in-person retreat!!
A retreat like no other. Get ready for the magical intersection where PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, MINDSET, and FILMMAKING  all meet to create magnetism towards accomplishing your filmmaking goals.Â
"Sara Elizabeth has created a format that provides a means for breaking through belief systems and patterns that hold us back from reaching our highest potential in our careers and beyond. It’s been about 9 months since I completed Conscious Filmmaking, and not only has this been my most prolific year yet, it’s also been personally liberating and I know that this workshop is what kicked it off. I would recommend to anyone who is feeling stagnant or listless in their creative life and perhaps struggling to find their place in this industry."~Haley M. (Class '25)
"I think the ground shook for me with this course. I’m awake and feeling grounded for the first time in a long time. Thank you so much for this not only inspiring but ground shifting experience."
~Renata G. (Class '25)
We are in an industry that promotes "the hustle" ie. playing the game, fitting in, getting seen, and yet the creative's superpower lies in being unapologetically YOU, and bringing that unique version of yourself to the pitch room, the page, or set. This means you have to eliminate any limiting beliefs, blocks, sense of unworthiness or shame holding you back.
This retreat is designed to challenge you as a creator to bring your most authentic self forward so you can truly create your best work and be both seen and respected.
The Retreat Focus
Having clarity on who you are, what you truly want, what drives you, and lights you up is KEY to creating the film career you desire. Cut through what doesn’t serve you to focus on the aspects of your career and projects that will bring it to fruition faster.
- Identify your Core Values
- Write Your Manifesto
- Branding You- Your personal Logline
- Make Decisions in alignment with YOU
- Daily Habits for Clarity & Empowerment
- Seeing "You" in Your Work
We all have blocks and shadows both personally and collectively. From our parental modeling and societal programming, to the stories our industry perpetuates, we have subconscious beliefs and blocks about making money through our passion, our worth within the film industry, exposing our most vulnerable self through our art, etc. It is time to recognize and call them out so they lose power, and we can replace them with new productive beliefs to reach our fullest potential.
- Identify Your Blocks and Shadows
- Let’s Talk about Limiting Beliefs
- How to OUT your blocks so they lose power
- Tools to create and nurture LimitLESS beliefs
I have personally witnessed HUGE shifts in my career and projects when I simply shift my mindset -- from pitching projects and investors, to staying focused and on point when you hit hurdles, and keeping forward movement through it all.
- 4 Key Shifts in Mindset
- The Practice of Shifting Mindset
- Daily Habits to shift Film Progress
- Unpacking the very common Fear of Failure & Impostor Syndrome
- The Power of Community, Connection and Expanders
Surrounding ourselves with a like-minded community and people who are "in the arena" so we can see to believe is so key. Here the quality of the people is key as they allow us to expand beyond our hopes and dreams to truly see that what we strive for is actually possible. Also, operating as a solo-preneur is hard so finding way to create accountability, share responsibility and keep you motivated and inspired are a must.
Years ago I had absolutely no balance and while I was always insanely busy, I was not being the most productive and making the best use of my time. I'm still in progress for sure but over the years I have found lots of tips and tricks that have drastically changed my life for the better and I'm here to share all those discoveries with you!
What's Included?
- Conscious Filmmaking Sessions
- Journaling Time
- Activities (Yoga, Sound Baths, Wine Tasting, Boat Trips, Fire Circles, Dancing, Local Experiences, etc)
- Transportation to and from the host airport
- Meals
*Activities vary by location
*Flights not included
Your Retreat Guide
Sara Elizabeth Timmins
Sara Elizabeth established Life Out Loud Films to create quality, inspiring impact films that champion women. Her films have been seen in theaters and on HBO, Sundance, Hallmark, Amazon, STARZ/Showtime, and internationally. She has worked with Oscar & Emmy winning talent like Jane Seymour, Ellen Burstyn, Chris Cooper, Josh Lucas, and NY Times Best Selling Author David Baldacci.Â
She field produced the Emmy-nominated HBO docuseries McMillions for Mark Wahlberg's company which premiered at Sundance 2020. Sara Elizabeth believes she has a responsibility through film to spark conversations, that inspire action, that ignites change.
"I think the ground shook for me with this course. I’m awake and feeling grounded for the first time in a long time. Thank you so much for this not only inspiring but ground shifting experience."
Renata G.
Filmmaker
"Sara Elizabeth really has a way of getting to the core of things and helping you figure out how to let go of the blocks and limiting beliefs you have. I loved the content, the support and the group of women uplifting each other!"
Racheal A.
Filmmaker
"I loved everything about this workshop. Grounding into me and how that affects my work, while uncovering fears and limiting beliefs with a hands on/action based approach."
Gigi R.
Actress/Writer
"It helps remind us of our power that we forget we have- to come out strong and empowered at the end of the class. I feel authentic to show up as I am."
MaryAnn T.
Filmmaker
"It’s given me the encouragement to keep the dream going, to write query letters, make more connections, followup with past discussions, help others with their goals."
Janice J.
Filmmaker
"It's convicted me to take bolder steps, and believe in myself more."
Vicki S.
Writer
"I loved the content and meeting with like minded women in the film business was invaluable. It confirmed that I am in the right field and it's up to me to create my reality. Sara Elizabeth created a safe and inspiring space for everyone to show up as their authentic self. She was a beacon for each one of us. I highly recommend this class."
