The Reel Circle Membership:
A Place to Actually Move Your Film Forward
A community, coaching space, and step-by-step support system to help you develop your project, build your pitch, and actually move your film forward.If you’ve been stuck trying to figure out your next step — this is where that changes.
If You’ve Been Feeling Stuck, You’re Not Alone
Most filmmakers hit a point where they’re unsure what to do next or how to move forward.
What’s the next step?
Is this idea working?
How do I actually move this forward?
So instead, projects stall. You second-guess decisions, start and stop, and stay in your head instead of making progress.
And when you’re doing it alone, it’s hard to know what’s worth pursuing — or what’s just keeping you stuck.
Reel Circle was built to change that — with the clarity, feedback, and support to help you keep moving.
And instead of paying for courses, feedback, and resources separately, everything is included — a value of over $3,500 — for less than $1 a day.
"I don’t often recommend memberships like this, but I will say, I have gotten FAR MORE VALUE than the price. Truly. Sara Elizabeth is extremely helpful. The course is well laid out and not overwhelming. "
Kelly L.
Screenwriter/Producer/Actress - Auburn, AL
"This membership is the place that I’ve finally made some big strides and progress! I’ve tried many other models and this one is THE one!!!"
Dina G.
Director/Producer/Screenwriter - Dallas, TX
"As a Reel Circle Master Member, my journey with them has literally been transformative. Since joining my Pitch Deck, my Scripts have grown stronger, and my network and connections have grown exponentially. I feel more confident and equipped as a Filmmaker than ever. If you're a Producer or Screenwriter or if you're not sure of your direction in the circus, that is, the film industry, this is where you should be."
Joshua Y.
Screenwriter/Filmmakers - Ontario, Canada
"Thank you for creating such a generous and inspiring space. When you first welcomed me, I was so grateful and excited — It’s only recently that I’ve understood how much intention and opportunity there is here — the regular meetups, the shared support, and the access to you and the other filmmakers. It’s such a gift!"
Josiah D.
Writer/Director - Walnut Creek, CA
"I would not have been able to produce this project if I hadn't been led to this organization. If you're someone trying to decide whether to trust or join Life Out Loud, I'm not being paid to say this, but you would not be sorry; it's terrific. The thing I love most about this is Sara Elizabeth's passion; she really cares about the client and wants to see us succeed. She's good at what she does, and she knows her stuff. So, if you're considering it, I can guarantee you won't regret it."
Moriel R.
Screenwriter/Director/Producer - Suitland, Maryland
"This membership has had an incredible impact on my filmmaking journey. In fact, I would not be on this path without Sara Elizabeth's in-depth Producer classes. She's given me the confidence that I can produce my own screenplay and make my feature film a reality. She gives you everything you need, including all the classes, templates, and professional inputs, as well as emotional support. She's created a terrific community of filmmakers, so you know you're not walking this path alone."
Heidi H.
Filmmaker - Charlotte, North Carolina
What Do You Get With Your Membership?
Courses & Trainings
We currently have 12 courses in our membership with a total of 26+ hours of video, 45+ workbooks/additional materials, over $2,500 in contract templates, and MORE!
Member Events + Coaching
You’ll have access to live group coaching with Sara Elizabeth Timmins, along with consistent member sessions designed to help you stay accountable and keep your projects moving forward.
Resources + Community
Get access to our collection of resources from our filmmaker toolbox to our writer's corner and more. Plus, stay connected to a group of filmmakers who are actively working on their projects.
Everything Included Inside The Reel Circle Membership
We currently have 12 courses in our membership with a total of 26+ hours of video, 45+ workbooks/additional materials, over $2,500 in contract templates, and MORE!
Our Filmmaker Master Series
Three courses with a total of 13+ hours of video, 35+ workbooks/additional materials, over $2,500 in contract templates, and MORE!
- Raising Money & Attracting Investors: 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.
- Keeping the Quality High & the Budget Low: 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!
- Understanding Marketing & Distribution:Â 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!
Our Mini Courses
- Pitch Success: Craft Your Investor & Film Decks
- Finding Your First 100 Investor Leads
- Throwing Successful Investor Events
- The 6 Story Points Every Script Should Have
Additional Courses
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Pitch Deck Design Made Simple
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Using AI to Enhance Stunning Decks
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Craft Your Key Pitch Elements in 5 Days
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Reset & Reignite Your Filmmaking Goals
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Working the Film Markets with Success
Pitch Practice Sessions (Master Members Only)
Get expert feedback on your pitch from Sara Elizabeth in a small-group setting. Participants present their pitch and receive direct critiques from Sara, while others can audit and learn by observing the process.
Deck Critique Sessions (Master Members Only)
Submit your pitch deck for a professional review by Sara Elizabeth in a group setting. Participants (first to register) receive direct feedback on their decks, while auditors can watch and learn from the critique process.
A collection of resources and tools to assist filmmakers at ALL stages of the filmmaking process. It includes workbooks like Assessing your Assets and Finding the Right Sales Agent, to release forms, sample contracts, sponsor and inkind/donation templates, suggested vendors, a filmmaker's glossary, and more related to planning, filming, and distributing their films.
Access to our archive of over 60+ past Power Hour conversations with film industry professionals—featuring literary agents, distributors, story editors, and more.
Past guests include Actor Marco Calvani, TV Producer Tracey Mercer, Literary Agent Robin Galloway, WME Story Editor Chris Lockhart, New York Times Best-Selling Author David Baldacci, and more!
An active online film community where filmmakers connect, ask questions, get feedback, and grow together in a supportive space. We also share exclusive opportunities we hear of directly for members!
During our virtual networking events, you can connect with fellow filmmakers in a dynamic group session designed to spark collaboration, support, and inspiration. Whether you're looking for creative partners, industry insights, or simply to expand your network, this is a space to meet like-minded creatives and share your projects.
Scene Read Events
Hear your script come to life! Submit up to 10 pages, and actors from our community will read it out loud—giving you the chance to experience your words in action, get feedback and identify any edits needed.Â
Script Swap Events
Get fresh eyes on your script! Submit your work, get paired with another writer, and exchange constructive feedback—with three weeks to complete your notes.
Group Coaching Sessions
Join Sara Elizabeth for a collaborative coaching session where you can get your questions answered and challenges solved in a supportive group setting.
Pro members get 15% off our Investor Materials Development Package and $50 off the Ultimate Deck Template to level up your pitch and secure funding. Plus, Pro members get 15% off any live course offerings!
Master members exclusively get 10% off 1:1 consultations, script notes sessions, and consultation packages with Sara Elizabeth—plus 25% off the Investor Materials Development Package. Plus, Master members get 25% off any live course offerings!
Monthly Coworking Sessions
These events are dedicated, silent working hours where you can stay accountable and get things done alongside fellow creatives. It’s not a collaborative session—just a space to work independently while surrounded by a supportive community. No distractions, just focused time to move your projects forward.
Monthly Reel Writer's Circle Sessions (Master Members Only)
A monthly meetup designed specifically for writers who want both accountability and creative momentum. Think of it as the accountability of co-working combined with collaborative exploration. Bring story ideas you’re stuck on, plot problems you can’t crack, or projects you want to develop—this is a supportive space to brainstorm, workshop, and move your writing forward together led by Bri Kaisen.
An all-new hub dedicated to supporting writers at every stage, featuring: mini-courses focused on story and craft and downloadable writer resources, including: The 6 Story Points Worksheet, Character Deep Dive Worksheet, Before You Finish Your Script Checklist, Feature Film Beat Sheet Starter Guide, and The Hallmark Nine-Act Structure Guide.
Membership Benefits
Our memberships allow you to get all the value and resources we offer for a fraction of the cost and access to MEMBERS ONLY exclusive events, content, and fun! Join our membership community and get over $3,500 in value for less than $1 a day!
*We would love to have you join our community! Membership Enrollment is currently closed but will reopen for new memberships in summer 2026!
Join our Membership Waitlist
Enrollment for new members is only open certain times of the year so we can focus on enhancing our current members' experience!
Sign up below to reminded for when our cart opens again for new memberships later this year.
*All Memberships are an annual commitment. Prices are subject to change.
What Filmmakers Have Achieved Inside Membership
Real progress from filmmakers who were in the same place you are now.
Frequently Asked Questions
Originally, you could purchase some of our courses and resources separately- "a la carte". We realized that this can really start adding up for filmmakers and saw the membership as an opportunity to bundle all our on demand courses, with live resources which allows us to offer you resources at a MUCH cheaper rate. One year of membership is actually cheaper than it had been to purchase ONE master course a la carte! Also there are many exclusive offerings that only members can participate in and are not available to purchase a la carte. We LOVE the new membership option which makes it all both accessible and affordable!
All memberships are an annual commitment whether you opted for monthly or yearly billing. You will get several courtesy emails leading up to your annual renewal date with the opportunity to cancel the renewal should your situation change (but we will still be here to support and cheer you on)! Unfortunately, we cannot cancel your membership before your commitment year is completed.
Unfortunately not. All memberships are an annual commitment.
As filmmakers, we totally understand that there may be a month on a film shoot when you have zero time to take advantage of your subscription with us. The membership is designed to last one year to give you the maximum benefit and the process of repeatedly canceling and restarting your membership will result in you losing important interactions within our online community, access to resources from classes you have taken, and more. The annual commitment allows us to bring you so much value at such an inexpensive price. This is why we have a No Refund Policy. All purchases are final sale, so refunds are not provided for previous months on NFSNTFNP regardless of whether you have logged in to view your content.Â
Also, our billing system is automated and we do not have the ability to freeze or skip payments or adjust the billing cycle for any of our members.
When you select a membership, you may choose the 12-month payment plan method, which will be billed automatically every 30 days. Or you may choose the year-long payment plan method, which will be billed automatically every year until you chose to cancel (you get a month free in this option). Our billing system is automated and we do not have the ability to freeze or skip payments or adjust the billing cycle for any of our members.
Yes. All of our memberships are annual commitments and automatically renew. When you select a membership, you may choose the 12-month payment plan method, which will be billed automatically every 30 days. Or you may choose the year-long payment plan method, which will be billed automatically every year. You will get several courtesy emails leading up to your annual renewal date with the opportunity to cancel the renewal should your situation change (but we will still be here to support and cheer you on)!
No problem! It is a little tricky with our current technology, but it is doable! You will have to cancel your current membership plan and start a new one. To start the process, please contact us at [email protected]. We will help you end your current plan and upgrade you. Please note that when you upgrade, it will start the upgrade as a new plan which is a commitment of one year from the new plan date.Â
We’re here for you! Please email us at [email protected].
Meet 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. 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.
