A Complete Beginner’s Course to Making Your First Film
You do not need film school.
You do not need expensive gear.
You need a clear plan and the discipline to finish.
This nearly 3-hour video course walks you step by step through the entire filmmaking process, from idea to public release.
If you have ever said,
“I want to make a film, but I don’t know where to start.”
This course is for you.
My hope is that if you follow along with this course, you'll not only know how to make your first short film, but you'll already be also in the process of making it!
What You’ll Learn
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How to turn an idea into a workable short film
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How to plan your shoot the smart way
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How to shoot cinematic footage on a budget
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How to edit in DaVinci Resolve as a beginner
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How to improve pacing and tension
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How to clean up and mix your audio
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How to color correct and use LUTs properly
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How to export correctly for YouTube and festivals
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How to submit through FilmFreeway
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How to distribute through Filmhub
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How to promote your film without feeling pushy
Most importantly, you will learn how to finish.
What’s Included
Nearly 3 Hours of In-Depth Video Training
Clear, beginner-friendly instruction covering pre-production, production, post-production, and release.
The Filmmaker’s Field Guide
A downloadable companion handbook covering the entire filmmaking process.
This alone is a $20 value.
Over 50 Printable Guides, Templates & Cheat Sheets
Planning worksheets
Shot list templates
Editing checklists
Sound design guides
Distribution checklists
Promotion frameworks
And more.
Module Quizzes
Each module includes a short quiz to help reinforce what you’ve learned.
Exercises
Practical action steps so you are building, not just watching.
Test Footage
Practice editing even if you have not shot your own film yet.
Course Layout
Module 1: Pre-Production
Learn how to plan your film the right way.
Story structure, script basics, shot lists, organization, and preparation.
Includes templates and a module quiz.
Module 2: Production
Learn how to shoot with intention.
Lighting, camera basics, composition, audio, and directing on a budget.
Includes production checklists and a quiz.
Module 3: Post-Production
Learn how to edit step by step in DaVinci Resolve.
Cutting, pacing, dialogue editing, sound mixing, color correction, LUTs, exporting.
Also includes a beginner overview of CapCut.
Includes editing guides and a quiz.
Module 4: Release & Distribution
Learn how to upload to YouTube properly.
How to submit to festivals using FilmFreeway.
How Filmhub distribution works.
How to promote your film on social media.
Includes release checklists and a final quiz.
Who This Is For
Beginners.
Indie creators.
Filmmakers working with little to no budget.
Anyone ready to stop talking and start finishing films.
Finishing a film changes everything.
This course gives you the roadmap.
