Description: YOU DON’T NEED A BIG BUDGET; YOU NEED US I created the HYBRID FILM FORMULA to prove to that the Hollywood method is outdated. INTRODUCING 4 WEEK FILMMAKER FROM SCRIPT TO SCREEN IN 30 DAYS 4-week filmmaker is the step-by-step formula to direct a short film without a huge budget and overwhelm. It walks you through everything you need go from concept to screen in 4 weeks. Doors are closed and reopen again shortly bigger and better than ever. WEEK 1 - CONCEPT Write an attainable story (based on limits) Story structure: common tricks for short films EXT. ROOFTOP PATIO: the art of script formatting Crafting the three Cs: Concept, conflict, and character. Creating an Original concept **Download available Experts: professional feature film writers break down their process The Story Structure Template *Download Available WEEK 2 - PRE-PRODUCTION Breaking down a script like a producer Learn storyboarding & shot listing *Comes With Downloadable Template Finding a location - that doesn't suck Casting your film Prepping actors Prepping crew Dealing with money/ Budget $$$ Making a cinematic univerese: prepping props, wardrobe, and key items Payment? Money? Where does it go? Learning camera settings and mastering your current setup Collaboration and the art of working with others WEEK 3 - SHOOTING Lighting a scene (with and without lights) Camera movement that drives the story Cinematography 101: Master focal lengths and camera angles Actor Blocking Scene breakdown - how to shoot a scene for shorts and features Production Design - Building the world on screen Cinematic Cheat Sheet How to record sound Making your days: Scheduling a bulletproof shoot day Killing your darlings: Cutting shots and compromising on a film set Shoot like an editor - The art of being a director AND MUCH MORE... WEEK 4 - EDITING Assembling your edit and writing your film a third time! Trimming the fat (what doesn't work in your edit?) Making it HOLLYWOOD: Applying Sound, Music, and foley How to make a movie NOT feel cheap in the edit (cheat codes) Pacing an edit Color grading Organization Editing asset downloads*** BONUS - DISTRIBUTION Finding a festival for your film Building an audience online How to make the next one Getting your film seen Link: https://www.cinematicacademy.ca/ Download - Updated March 2025: Hidden Content: **Hidden Content: Content of this hidden block can only be seen by Gold Members(click for instructions) after they click 'Like'.**
Looks like Zach has added a "BONUS - Distribution" section to the course. Could we get that update, please?
