CLASSES & WORKSHOPS

WORKSHOPS

SHOT CALLER

Want to practice making scenes that "work?" This hands-on workshop helps you understand what makes a compelling scene by actually making one. You'll learn how to break down framing, composition, blocking, and editing, then film and refine your own scene with guided exercises.

Ideal for: filmmakers who want a better grasp of their own style and to practice the craft of visual storytelling like a pro.

SCENE BREAKDOWN+

Want to level up your directing, editing, or writing instincts?This workshop trains your mind to see scenes the way great filmmakers do, so you can make stronger creative choices in your own projects. You'll learn how to break down emotional beats, identify shifts in power, tone, or perspective, and trace how those are achieved through visual language and editing.

Ideal for: directors and editors who want more to make more intentional decisions in their own work.

FRAME SENSE

If your shots can't do all the storytelling without dialogue, this is your sign. In two sessions, you'll strengthen your visual storytelling skills. We'll practice the language of framing, composition, and cinematic thinking. You’ll work hands-on to decode how great scenes are built and then make your own great scene.

Ideal for: filmmakers who want to be better storytellers using only visuals that are easy to craft without fancy gear.

MINI CLASSES

WATCH LIKE A DIRECTOR

WARNING: watching movies will never be the same after this class.

What makes a compelling scene? Discover film elements that only seasoned professionals pick up on and train your director's eye to see things no one else sees for your own projects.

Ideal for: filmmakers of all levels who want to nerd out about the details of masterful cinema, and strengthen their film sense.

FILM SCHOOL

In this short intensive class, we'll give structure to your big film ideas and help you understand how to find your own unique filmmaking style without getting overwhelmed. You can learn the basics of filmmaking from any online tutorial but that's exactly where the craft of cinema gets lost. Who wants to be a basic filmmaker, anyway?

Ideal for: beginners with a script (or idea) they don’t know how to shape into something they can be proud of.

OPENING SCENE MASTERCLASS

Opening scenes matter. A lot. We'll show you the anatomy of a great first scene. You'll decipher narrative themes, film style, and character dynamics. We'll build your storytelling instincts and give you the tools to create your own films with confidence.

Ideal for: storytellers who want to masterfully embed deeper meaning to their work.