In this course you will learn more about the history of motion pictures and basic techniques of cinematography, lighting, and film genres. By the end of this course you will learn the most important aspects and the basic knowledge which you must know to become a great Filmmaker. We have condensed several years of knowledge into this easy seven video course.

Anyone can make a movie with modern technology, but most people get stuck in the process because it can be very complicated and overwhelming. There is a lot of work to creating a high-quality short movie and lack of knowledge about the process can make that work insurmountable. This course aims to overcome that challenge by providing mentorship and a clear 10-Step process to get you from beginning (desire) to end (finished movie). Produce Your First Movie With Ease Using Fun Yet Methodical Step-by-Step Process Before Pre-Production-Getting Mentally Ready and Finding Your Script Pulling in All Elements During Your Pre-Production Process (Including things that lots of first-time producers overlook) Being On-Set, Making the Movie, Post-Production Video Editing, and Marketing Self-Empowerment in the Entertainment Industry Starts with Making Your Own Movies This course puts YOU in control of what type of productions you give your time and energy. This course is geared toward anyone who has ever wanted to make a movie and is especially important to those that want to work in the entertainment industry and need a reel to do so (ESPECIALLY ACTORS). Writers, Director, Cinematographers and Actors all need to show their abilities through a reel in order to get jobs, but often they need to get jobs before they can create a reel. IT'S A CATCH 22! This course will not only teach you to produce movies, it will give you the opportunity to pick the material that will be perfect for your reel, open you to the world of film festivals (fun, supportive and great for networking), give you a prestigious PRODUCER title, get IMDB credit and make you better at your current craft by understanding a producer's point of view, typically the person that does the hiring on productions. How long have you been waiting for your movie career to happen? Now is time to make it happen! All future updates to this course are free - you are "locked-in" at the current price - you will never pay more if you enroll today at the introductory low price. And there's a 30 day absolutely no questions asked full money back guarantee - my personal promise of your happiness and satisfaction! You really cannot lose!

This class is for anyone who is starting or has done a couple of film projects; in either case, this class will deepen your understanding of creative filmmaking. Your Class Project is doing a 1-3 minute short film . All you need for this class is a camera, something to write on, and a computer to edit your film. Everything starts with your Idea , and that's where we'll start. We'll dive into tools like Theme and Genre to extract it. We'll explore how to Outline before you start writing your Screenplay . We'll discuss Production , Cinematography , and Directing before hitting the post-production phase. This course will not only demystify the filmmaking process, but it'll also illuminate your creative strengths and help you identify areas of improvement as an Indie Filmmaker. This class comes with a certificate. When you've completed your film, you can send it to me for review and you'll receive a confirmation of completion.

UPDATE! NEWLY UPDATED SECTION ON DIRECTING ACTORS! WE WILL GET INTO A VARIETY OF SPECIFIC TECHNIQUES TO GET YOUR ACTORS TO GIVE STRONG PERFORMANCES IN LINE WITH YOUR OVERALL VISION FOR THE MOVIE YOU ARE DIRECTING! Have you ever found yourself saying: "I could of done that [movie] better!" "I would have done it THIS way!" "They should have ended the movie by ____________." "That actor is all wrong for the part!" Then this course is perfect for you! In this course you will learn to direct a movie from beginning to end, starting with receiving a script and analyzing it as a director would, all the way through pre-production, principal photography (shooting the movie) and post-production. You will also learn how to work with different departments at different stages of production and how to communicate and manage a set so that you are giving your crew creative freedom while also keeping the movie together a cohesive creative piece. No Experience on set? Direct Your First Movie Using PROVEN Techniques Will Help You Prepare To Direct a Great Movie Pre-Production activities that teach you how to read the script from a director's point of view and then Exercises to clarify how you want to tell the story on many different levels Being On-Set, Making the Movie, including the flow of being on set and what is expected of you as a director What you need to know as the director about Post-Production Video Editing, and Film Festivals Already crewing movies? If you are already in the entertainment industry and are wondering how to level up, learning to direct is a good choice and this course can help you do it. You may already know the flow of being on set and have observed directors working from whatever set position you have. This course will give you a more holistic view of the position including the parts you may not see, especially during pre production and post production. Are you an actor? Then you already have part of education you need as a director. Directors need to understand acting and communicate well with actors. Since you already know acting and most likely spent time studying your craft, you will know how to get actors to the place they need to be so that you get the performance you desire. Also, all of those Meisner or Improv exercises you did school can now be used to help the actors you are directing get a better sense of the roll. What are the requirements? I provide a practice script to learn the directing techniques taught in this course, so really all you need is a notebook and pen. You may want a printer to print out the script so that you can make notes on the script. Who is the target audience? People that have always wanted to direct a movie but have not known how or where to begin People that are currently working in the entertainment industry (even theater) who would like to switch positions or would just like to know more about the position of director on set and what the job entails People who have have ever said, "I could have done that [movie] better!" or, "I would have done it THIS way!" or "They should have ended the movie by ____________." If that sounds like you, click on the red button on the right! And remember, this course comes with lifetime "membership" (you own it forever) and a 30 day absolutely no questions asked full money back guarantee - my personal promise of your happiness and satisfaction!

Learn from a professional that has successfully produced 8 movies for under $1000 that were picked up by studios LionsGate, E One and Paramount. This brand new Udemy course shows you the secrets to write screenplays for feature films that can be produced for under $1000. Stop waiting for funding for your script and write one that you can film NOW! Join the other successful filmmakers that have adapted to the new changes in the movie industry. A class that is a must for ALL filmmakers that are low on cash! Tired of waiting for funding to produce your script? Then you need to take this class. You will know how to take full advantage of things in movies that are free This class is MOBILE ready for ON-THE-GO. Every minute you delay is costing your MOVIE’S FUTURE… Enroll now! Nothing is kept secret – I reveal everything I do to produce micro-budget movie that actually get distribution in the U.S. and overseas. As well as the Udemy 30 day money back simple guarantee, you have my personal promise that you will be delighted in what I will show you. You will kicking yourself that you haven’t started doing these things! You will have a lifetime access to the course and be updated on NEW lectures.

'Film financing: ways to raise funding for your films' offer a list of alternative film fund-raising solutions. I'm a film director, writer and sometimes, a PRODUCER. I joined the film industry in 2012. I have experience in raising funds not just for my own films, but for other films too. I want to share with you some of the ideas I have, some of the methods I use and some of the proven ways other filmmakers, film production companies and film studios have used to raise cash to shoot their movies. This is not a finance-heavy course. It is designed to give you a brief overview and provides you with rich resources in your search for those gold nuggets! Do you need money to shoot a film? Use this course to help you find alternative solutions no matter what your budget size is. What you will learn: - How much it might cost to shoot a film - How to access 'free money' through grants or crowdfunding - Accessing 'soft money' through rebates and tax incentives - Creating co-productions with different nations and pre-sales - Private Equity, funds, hedge funds and slate funding You can do this! It takes time to fund films, it takes patience and most of all, it takes perseverance. Hopefully, this course is another step in your understanding, and in the right direction - the cash direction. #howtoraisemoneyforfilms #filmfinancing #filmproducers #filminvestors #moneyincinema #filmstudiofunds #privateequity #crowdfunding #filmgrants #taxrebates #locationshooting

Do you have a short film? Would you like it to be screened internationally and meet other filmmakers from around the globe? In this practical course , you will discover a step by step guide on how to submit your film to film festivals and give it the best chances to be officially selected. You will also learn how to create a film festival strategy , that will help you distribute your film and get maximum exposure. In addition to the festival strategy, you will learn what are the necessary materials every film festival requires and how to prepare them yourself. This includes such practical lessons as creating subtitles , DCP (digital cinema package) for cinema theatres. Here are some more questions you will get answers to: What are the differences between Class A, B or C festivals? Premiere status of a short film, how not to get banned? Online submission platforms and film festival databases? How much should I spend on submissions? What are the common mistakes filmmakers make when submitting their films? The do's and don'ts for submitting your film to festivals. By the end of the course, you'll be ready to launch a film festival tour for your short film , whether it is a documentary, fiction, experimental or animation.

I've spent the last 10+ years making videos for brands & artists and there has clearly been a major shift in content being consumed. Everyone used to throw around words like "Professional" and "Commercial". Now it's all about "Viral" "Memes" "Trendy". After seeing the significance of online video, I started a youtube channel and my life was changed in a matter of months. We no longer need big expensive productions to make good videos. What's important is what you put in front of that camera, how you tell your story, understanding what makes stimulating content, and presenting it in a way that'll leave your viewers begging for more.

Welcome to “Video Editing Workflow for Filmmakers”, the only course designed for filmmakers editing their own film. In this exciting course, you will be learning the workflow for how to set up your editing projects, all the things that you will do in a day from importing raw footage all the way to exporting a film for final delivery. By the time you have finished this course you will be light years ahead of other editors who know how to use editing software but feel overwhelmed and anxious while editing because they haven’t yet developed an efficient workflow for the post-production phase of their film. You will learn how to start with an empty timeline and finish with a completed film that you are proud of. Over the years, the role of an editor has evolved . There once was a time when an editor only cut the picture and someone else dealt with the sound. But nowadays, that isn’t the case. An editor has become a one-person band. It is a new reality that has come about partly by the democratization of equipment, faster computers, laptops, smaller cameras, and other technological innovations that allow one person to do a lot more than they could do years ago. This course addresses this new reality. "Video Editing Workflow for Filmmakers" will show you how to organize your footage, do an assembly edit, an offline edit, sound design, and export your film for television, web, or even theatrical release.You will be seeing all these things in real time from start to finish. To get the most out of this course, we invite you to write down the steps that I have outlined in a checklist form. During each stage of post-production, you can refer to these checklists to remember what to do next. This will make things a whole lot easier and prevent you from feeling overwhelmed. One final note: this course is for filmmakers who already feel comfortable working with their editing software of choice. It doesn’t matter if you prefer Final Cut Pro, Avid, or Adobe Premiere. This course runs on the principle that all these pieces of software are tools. Whichever software you prefer, feel free to use it. I designed the ideas presented in this course to work for all them. So thank you for watching “Video Editing Workflow for Filmmakers” and we hope you enjoy the course.

Join over 25,000 students learning from our courses! Got a completed film?  Have no idea how to sell it? How do I get my film to distributors? If you’re looking for a standard Hollywood distribution deal, and are based in America, then the best place for you to go is The American Film Market ®.  But the market has it’s own culture that can be overwhelming and difficult to understand.  Luckily, Producer’s Rep Ben Yennie and Author of the First ever book on film markets has your back. Ben’s Book, "The Guerrilla Rep: American Film Market ® Distribution Success on No Budget" is used as a textbook at more than 10 film schools, and is available at bookstores everywhere.  But more than that, he’s repped films ranging from $100,000 dollars to $1 million dollars and he understands what to look for in a deal. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- What people are saying about our courses: "By far, the best director and cinematography course on the Internet." - Nate Carroll "I really enjoyed taking this class. It wasn't just that the subject was interesting to me, but the teacher also made the class intriguing. I would gladly recommend this class to anyone who would be interested." - Leah Ames Very helpful. Adds depth to your understanding and intuitive insights which you surely had if you happened to play with video shooting and editing without doing any learning beforehand. It's enriching. The movie samples are great as the clarify the points. Love it! - Yosi Tsitsu --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- No matter how you plan to distribute your film, the relationships you foster are key to finding success. If you're self-distributing, those relationships are the ones you foster through social media and your local communities. If like many filmmakers, you're looking for more traditional distribution then you'll need relationships with distributors and sales agents. If you're an American or International Filmmaker, the best place to foster those relationships is at The American Film Market ® . But AFM® (American Film Marke t ®) is somewhat Mercurial and hard to understand without a veteran guiding you. That's why is happy to bring you a workshop on how to use AFM ® to establish relationships with distributors. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- So what are you waiting for? Whether you are fresh out of film school, a screenwriter who wants to create his/her own content, or just someone who wants to make a feature film this course is for you. Join over 25,000 students that have already taken Indie Film Hustle filmmaking and screenwriting courses. If you've got the dream. If you've got the drive. If you've got the passion - but you're missing the knowledge and experience...this course will help you sell your feature film at AFM® (American Film Market®). Enroll NOW and learn how to sell a low budget feature film at AFM®! Let's get started! American Film Market® and AFM® are registered trademarks of the Independent Film and Television Alliance®. This course, its presenter or any other parties associated with this material are not directly affiliated with nor endorsed by the Independent Film and Television Alliance.