Write & Direct: The Director's Film School

The Film School for
New Directors.

Write & Direct isn't about theory. We're about execution. We train you to be a self-reliant director who can start making movies now. When others are chasing money or waiting on favors from crew you'll be on set directing.

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What Students Are Saying

"I was dreading the thought of taking lessons and possibly sitting for hours of listening to nonsense. I didn't know what online school was all about but I took a chance. The courses turned out to be incredibly easy to understand, very casual in a good way and extremely helpful. The teacher has been very communicative every time I had a question. Because of these courses, I now have knowledge of software and hardware that I would have never learned on my own and my short film turned out to look way more professional than I have ever dreamed. You are taught everything under the sun. Not only that, but I have confidence of creating more than one film. I can create several. I am very thankful for this school and the teacher. One of the best experiences I've ever had. I totally recommend it."

— Teddy K.

"It is extremely high value for the money, especially compared to film school. YMMV, but IMO the money you would spend on film school is better spent on making films to build your skills and portfolio. This curriculum tells you exactly how to do that. The school asks you to invest in equipment, but if you have any doubts just try it out and watch some of the videos before buying cameras etc. I only bought equipment after I was confident that this curriculum could give me the skills to be able to make my own films if I did."

— Brendon V.

"Write & Direct has genuinely been a standout experience. The course is self-paced and extremely well-structured, with clear communication and a highly supportive community. It’s helped me refine my storytelling and deepen my technical skills, and I’ve already been able to apply what I’ve learned directly to my filmmaking career."

— Lance M.

Why Not Traditional Film School?

Why Not Traditional
Film School?

Isn't going in person better?

We're not against traditional film schools. What we are against are the exorbitant tuition costs when film schools know the industry doesn't care about degrees or school pedigree.

Aspiring filmmakers spend everything only to graduate and realize they have no reliable path forward.

Write & Direct keeps tuition costs low and we train students in the craft from script to end credits. We teach it all. Why?

Because chasing favors or waiting on money will add years of delay to your pursuit of the craft.

Write & Direct prepares you to do what every new director must do: Start making movies. And we have an ultimate guarantee you'll not find at any other film school.

Film School Comparison
Write & Direct vs Leading Schools
The Write & Direct education covers the entire process from development through post production with a film education guarantee you won't see from big schools who can't guarantee results, only diplomas.
Detail Write & Direct Leading Film Schools
Tuition Write & Direct
Online Certificate Program
1-Year Access: $997

Covers development, pre-
production, production, post
production and marketing.
Online
UCLA Online Certificate: $12-$14,000 per year
USC Online 8-Unit Course: $18,000
LAFS Online Bachelors: $57,000

Campus (does not include living expenses)
USC Undergraduate: $71,647 per year
UCLA Undergraduate: $49,354 per year
AFI MFA: $68,795
NYU Undergraduate: $86,073 per year
Full Sail Undergraduate: $88,000
Liberty Undergraduate: $46,910
Chapman Undergraduate: $67,490
UNC Undergraduate: $24,231
Gear Optional Gear Kit
(Purchase gear that will not go away after graduation!)
USC Online: No
UCLA Online: No
LA Film School: Yes (TechKit)
Campus Schools: Yes (during school)
Alumni Network Yes Varies
Refund Guarantee Yes No

Self-Paced Training

An online film school designed for directors that takes you from development through post production so you can do it all.

SCHOOL CURRICULUM
Write & Direct is a self-paced online film school
Write & Direct online film school community

Private Community

Our private community monitored by the school's lead instructor ensures you have help along the way. We will make a movie together!

SCHOOL DETAILS

Meet Your Instructor

Meet Your
Instructor

Kyler Boudreau | IMDb

Kyler began his career in Hollywood as a production assistant on studio films. He then transitioned to the world of independent film. Since he has worked on many feature length and short films in various roles from writer and director to editor, colorist and post sound designer.

Kyler and his wife Sandi run Theater Eleven Pictures, an independent film production company.

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