Workshops & Filmmaker Training
Whether you’re looking for live guidance or something you can dive into on your own time, everything here is designed to help you move your film forward. Join us for upcoming live workshops where you can learn, ask questions, and get real-time support—or explore our on-demand trainings you can start anytime.
Our Reel Circle Membership includes full access to our on-demand mini courses and the Filmmaker Master Series, along with ongoing support and resources to keep you moving. If you’re looking for a flexible starting point, select mini-courses are also available individually.
Upcoming Live Filmmaker Courses
Understanding Marketing & Distribution Live Course
September 23rd, 30th, October 7th, 14th & 21st from 4-6pm ET
Sara Elizabeth will be joined by Entertainment Attorney/Sales Agency Executive Paige Williams and a Guest Distributor to help you understand distribution from multiple sides of the table like how to build your film with distribution in mind, how to protect yourself legally, and how distributors evaluate projects and deals in today’s marketplace.
$237 Only $197 - Reel Circle Member Price $107
Virtual Filmmaker Distribution Summit
September 29th from 4-7:30pm ET
Our Distribution Summit brings together some of the most influential voices in film sales, acquisitions, and distribution — Presidents, VPs, and senior executives from leading global companies. Each of our distinguished speakers will sit down for a focused 20-minute conversation with producer Sara Elizabeth Timmins. A limited number of private 1:1 consultations are available with each senior executive (ONLY 6 per Executive).
$299 Only $87 - Reel Circle Member Price $65.25-73.95*
*This is an entry ticket only and does not include a 1:1 consultation. If you'd like to purchase a 1:1 with your ticket, please refer to the Platinum Package.
AFM Prep Course
October 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th from 4-6pm ET
Last year our AFM prep course was a huge success helping filmmakers prepare for the market and cultivating a group that hung out and supported each other while there! We are again offering our Preparing for AFM workshop.
$319 Only $247 - Reel Circle Member Price $199
Mini Courses (On-Demand)
All of these mini-courses are included in our Reel Circle Membership! Learn more here.
Pitch Success: Crafting Your Investor & Film Decks
$27
Are you feeling stuck trying to create your film & Investor Decks?
We go "behind the scenes" for a SNEAK PEEK at Decks that have attracted over $15M in film funding! You will gain insight so you can craft your own with knowledge, understanding, and confidence.
*Included in our Membership.
Finding Your First 100 Investor Leads
$27
Are you overwhelmed by how to fund your film and how to identify potential investors?
We get it, we've been there too. In this workshop style course, we're going to strategically help you identify your first 100 investor leads and if you're motivated, we may even double that.
*Included in our Membership.
Throwing Successful Investor Events
$27
The majority of our past investors have come from parties and group gatherings so we want to share our secrets!
Whether you are throwing a party or a supporter offers to host a gathering, learn what works and what doesn't, the best ways to maximize your time, what to include, materials to offer, example materials, how to structure, advertise, invite and beyond. We have hosted dozens of parties with success and will share what has worked so you can throw your next party with confidence.
*Included in our Membership.
Our Signature Live Workshops
The core programs we run throughout the year, designed to help you make meaningful progress on your film. Each workshop is a live, small-group experience where you’ll work alongside other filmmakers, receive direct feedback, and stay accountable. Because we believe filmmakers need a space to grow alongside people who truly understand the journey.
If enrollment isn’t currently open, join the waitlist to be the first to hear when the next session begins. *LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE
The Conscious Filmmaking Series
A 6 part series where awareness meets filmmaking. Get ready for the magical intersection where PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, MINDSET, and FILMMAKING all meet to create magnetism towards accomplishing your filmmaking goals.
Next series starts January 2027!
Join the Waitlist to be the first to sign up for our next session. There are only 6 spots and they usually sell out before advertising!
The Pitch Intensive
This 6-week intensive focuses on both developing the key components of a compelling pitch and strengthening pitching techniques — from mindset and managing nerves to practical delivery. We’ll work on elements such as your logline, your “why,” themes, comps, and your project’s unique pitch hook.
Join the Waitlist to be the first to sign up for our next session.
From Concept to Outline: Screenwriting Workshop
Whether you’re exploring an idea or already committed to one, this 6-week workshop provides the tools to build a strong, clear story foundation. This workshop is designed to walk you through the development process step by step: refining your concept, grounding it in character, and building a clear, intentional outline you can confidently draft from.
Join the next session starting on August 10th!
Conscious Filmmaking Retreats
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.
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Our Filmmaker Master Series in Membership
Three courses with a total of 13+ hours of video, 35+ workbooks/additional materials, over $2,500 in contract templates, and MORE!
These courses are only included in our Reel Circle Membership!
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Raising Money & Attracting Investors
Value $600+
Membership Starts at just $17.99/month
Don't know where to look for financing? Does the business side (contracts, investor docs, etc.) make your head spin? Does asking for money make you nervous?
We will dive into ways to raise capital for your film with a focus on private equity. We're going to give you our best secrets, tips and tricks for finding, pitching, and securing quality equity investors that have brought in over $15 million in financing for our films. You will spend LESS time worrying, and MORE time making your dream project!
*Only included in our Reel Circle Membership.
Keeping the Quality High & the Budget Low
Value $600+
Membership Starts at just $17.99/month
Do you have a limited budget but want your film to look fabulous? Wish you could pick a successful filmmaker's brain for tips and tricks?
Success is found when you are able to produce a HIGH quality product while keeping your overhead LOW. We share how we were able to make multiple films that were valued at several times their actual budget. We can't wait to teach you all of the money-saving tricks we learned the hard way - so you don't have to!
*Only included in our Reel Circle Membership.
Understanding Distribution & Marketing
Value $600+
Membership Starts at just $17.99/month
Have you heard horror stories about filmmakers getting distribution deals but never seeing a dime? Do you want to maximize your investors return so you can make another film? Want to find and secure a sales agent?
A major key to a film's success is starting with the end in mind. To optimize its potential for success you must understand distribution, the market and the players upfront so you can reverse engineer the process! If you need advice on finding the right sales agent, strategy and negotiating contracts...we've got you!
*Only included in our Reel Circle Membership.
Want personalized guidance?
Sara Elizabeth offers private 1:1 coaching sessions customized to fit your needs! Consulting can be one session or purchased in packages for ongoing support & guidance.
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