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Who This Is For

This is for you if...

✔ You’ve got a film idea (or script) and you’re stuck on “where do I start?” 

✔ You’re tired of waiting for money, permission, or the “right time” 

✔ You want a plan that’s realistic for a micro-budget filmmaker 

✔ You want the business + creative steps laid out clearly (no film school jargon) 

✔ You want to make movies for a living or as a hobby or side hustle 


From idea → planning → production → post → distribution.

 

 

 WHY YOU NEED THIS COURSE

Inside the Self-Paced High Level Masterclass, you’ll learn how to:

📋 Develop a screenplay that’s designed for a micro-budget

đź“‹Build a budget + schedule that protects the production

đź“‹ Cast talent and hire a lean, effective crew

đź“‹ Set up your film properly (business + legal basics)

đź“‹Direct with confidence and get what you need on set

đź“‹ Finish strong in post (sound + color + editing workflows)

đź“‹ Create a real distribution plan (not a wish)

📋 Art of Independent filmmaking

″ If you're on this website or this page and you're wondering if you should take this course, I say: 'TAKE THIS COURSE!!!'
 
If you've never produced a film before, if you're thinking about producing a film, if you want to break into the industry... Nicole covers it all.
 
As someone who's produced a short film, a web series and then worked in the industry since 2017, I knew Nicole's course was what I needed before I embarked on my next short film.
 
She far exceeded expectations in this course. Nuanced details that only a seasoned producer would know (and are hard to come by outside the industry) are covered in great length.
 
So much is covered in the two days. I took copious notes that I will carry with me not only on my own projects, but at my industry job too! This class is invaluable. Truly. Take it!"
 

-Shanice Williamson

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WHAT'S INCLUDED:

  •  Over 4+ hours of training

  • 39 lessons

  • 90+ page Filmmaker Resource Guide with real templates + checklists
    (budgets, schedules, releases, chain of title, deal memos, and more)

  • Bonus Module: Ways to Fund Your Film

 

   Bonus tools included:

  • Micro-budget budget template (Must / Nice / Save for Post)

  • Food & craft services calculator

  • Script readiness checklist

  • Location & cast inventory sheet

  • Director’s prep checklist

  • Rehearsal exercises

  • Editor handoff notes...and more

 

12 MODULES + 39 LESSONS

  1. Introduction

    0 lessons

  2. The Art of Independent Filmmaking

    2 lessons
    1. Learn from filmmakers in 1990s
    2. Future of Filmmaking: AI + Verticals

  3. The Screenplay is Your Blueprint

    3 lessons
    1. What is Your Story?
    2. Writing a Microbudget Screenplay
    3. Is Your Script Ready to Shoot?

  4. Budgeting & Scheduling

    4 lessons
    1. Budgeting Your Film
    2. The Microbudget Mindset
    3. Building A Realistic Budget
    4. Scheduling For Success

  5. Casting is Storytelling

    5 lessons
    1. Casting For Performance
    2. Auditions & Callbacks
    3. Offers & Deal Memos
    4. Casting Your Film
    5. Union vs Non-Union

  6. Protecting the Project

    4 lessons
    1. Module Contents
    2. When To Hire a Lawyer
    3. Business Basics for Filmmakers
    4. Contracts & Releases

  7. Building the best Team

    3 lessons
    1. Essential Crew Only
    2. Hiring Smart on a Budget
    3. Set Culture is Leadership

  8. Pre-Production Planning

    6 lessons
    1. What Pre-Production Really Is
    2. The Pre-Production Checklist
    3. Tech Scouts, Rehearsals & Prep Meetings
    4. The Night Before the Shoot
    5. Shoot Day One: What Actually Happens
    6. Common Day One Mistakes

  9. Directing With Intention

    3 lessons
    1. Director's Prep
    2. Working With Actors
    3. Beyond "Action"

  10. Adding Real Production Value

    3 lessons
    1. Staging Over Spending
    2. Locations, Design, Wardrobe
    3. Special Equipment & Technology

  11. Finish the Film

    3 lessons
    1. Post Production Workflow
    2. Color, Sound & Music on a Budget
    3. Knowing When It's Done

  12. Festivals, Networking, Distribution

    4 lessons
    1. Film Festivals 101
    2. Networking Effectively
    3. Distribution Options
    4. Self Distribution

  13. BONUS: Ways To Fund Your Movie

    6 lessons
    1. Traditional
    2. Self- Funded
    3. Crowdfunded & In-Kind Batering
    4. Grants & Competitions
    5. Equity Investors
    6. Tax Incentives & Rebates

  14. In Conclusion

    1 lesson
    1. Define Your Style

Ready to stop waiting

and start making 🎥

Become the artist that you were always meant to be.

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Maya & Her Lover 

The film played at several film festivals, won two Best Director awards, and landed a distribution deal.

"I took the class from my hospital bed - that's how excited I was. I've been writing unproduced screenplays for years now and after this class I feel like I'm ready to finally make one!"

-Teddy Burt

$297 

Is the only thing standing between

you and fulfilling your dreams.

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FAQ

When does the course launch?
The course will be available as of February 8, 2026.

Is this beginner-friendly?
Yes. It's built for filmmakers who need structure, tools, and clarity.

Do I need expensive gear?
No. This is micro-budget filmmaking- you learn to work with your what you've got.

Is this the same as the Live Masterclass?
Same core roadmap, different experience. Self-paced gives you the structure and tools. Live gives you the real-time support, Q&A, and accountability.

How long do I have access?
You will have access to the full course and bonuses for 12 months from purchase.

Do you offer refunds?
Yes. We want you to feel confident about your purchase. If the course isn’t the right fit for you, you may request a full refund after viewing the first two modules.

Accessing or completing more than two modules means the course has been fully delivered, and refunds will no longer be issued. Refund requests must be submitted in writing within 10 days of purchase and include the purchaser’s name and order confirmation.