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Make Your First Short Film: Step-by-Step Course for Beginner Filmmakers

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  • 33 Lessons

From Film Dreamer to Filmmaker

Go from idea to a fully planned, ready-to-shoot short film in 60 days - without needing industry connections or a big budget.

You’ve got an idea, maybe even a script.
But every time you try to move forward… you get stuck.

The logistics, the team, the planning.
It all starts to feel overwhelming and the film never actually gets made.

This course is here to change that!

Join the waitlist to be the first to access the course & early pricing 🎬

  • No film school jargon

  • No gatekeeping

  • No overcomplication

Just a clear, step-by-step process to help you actually make your film happen.

By the end of this course, you will have:

  • A finished script

  • A clear production plan

  • A team (even if you don’t know anyone yet)

  • Everything in place to actually shoot your film

You'll learn how to:

  • Turn your idea into something filmable

  • Build a team without industry connections

  • Plan your shoot without chaos

  • Avoid the common mistakes that stall first-time filmmakers

Join the waitlist to get access to beta offers!

Course Contents

πŸͺ£ Module 1: Laying the Foundations

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Part 1 - Clarifying Your Idea & Story
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Part 2 - Setting Realistic Goals (Timeline & Scale)
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Part 3 - Building Confidence & Mindset
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Part 4 - What You Do After This Module

✏️ Module 2: Script and Story Development

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Part 1 - Writing a Script That Fits Your Scale
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Part 2 - Knowing When Your Script Is β€œGood Enough”
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Part 3 - Locking the Script & Breaking It Down

🎨 Module 3: Creative Planning and Prep

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Part 1 - Visualising Your Film (Mood Boards & Deck)
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Part 2 - Thinking About Locations
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Part 3 - Finding Free or Low-Cost Locations
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Part 4 - Researching Styles and Other Creatives

πŸ’° Module 4: Budgeting and Fundraising

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Part 1 - Building Your Budget
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Part 2 - Keeping Costs Down (Food, Care & Practicalities)
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Part 3 - Insurance (Protecting Your Shoot)
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Part 4 - Fundraising & Getting the Money In
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Part 5 - What You Do After This Module

πŸ‘― Module 5: Assembling Your Dream Team

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Part 1 - Who Are Your People? (Crew & Cast)
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Part 2 - Sending Scripts, Sides & Being Professional
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Part 3 - Meeting, Auditioning & Working With Actors
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Part 4 - Organisation, Details & Care on Set
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Part 5 - Mindset for Leadership

πŸ—ƒοΈ Module 6: Pre-Production Essentials

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Part 1 - Paperwork & Templates
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Part 2 - Call Sheets
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Part 3 - Transportation
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Part 4 - Craft Services
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Part 5 - Kit/Equipment
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Part 6 - Locking in a Date

πŸŽ₯ Module 7: Shoot Day and Bringing It All Together

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Part 1 - Final Checklist & Prep
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Part 2 - Managing Your Nerves
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Part 3 - Stepping Into Your Filmmaker Identity
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Part 4 - Celebrate Progress
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Part 5 - Early Post-Production Prep
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Part 6 - Mindset Moving Forward