Write & Direct Film School Curriculum

Film Development

Story is king. If you want to be an accomplished director, you must know how to go from idea to completed script the right way. Logline, structure, plot, theme, characters, obstacles—Directors must understand story telling in order to properly execute on any film.

Development: 40 Lessons

Pre-Production

The things accomplished in pre-production echo into all remaining aspects of a film. You will learn how to prepare your script. Create a shot list. Perform location scouts. Casting calls. Tech scouts and more!

Pre-Production: 20 Lessons

Film Equipment

As a modern filmmaker, you must understand all aspects of the craft until you can afford to pay crew! Write & Direct Pre-Production and Prodution courses deliver incredible instruction on equipment including cinema cameras, exposure, lighting, production sound and more.

Pre-Production Gear: 25 Lessons

Production

Production courses continue to build on Pre-Production training with more detailed, step-by-step training on equipment, training on how to light your set, shot types, crew positions, working with actors, scheduling and more.

Production: 30 Lessons

Post (Editing, Color, Sound, Delivery)

The final stages of story telling happen in post, and it can make or break your film. In our multiple post production courses you will learn how to work with footage. How to edit, do sound design, color grading and even light VFX! As a new director you must have post production skills in order to not be reliant on technical people. We make that possible.

Post Production: 85 Lessons

Marketing & Distribution

Making movies isn't enough. As a new director you must also market yourself as a filmmaker. This involves building a list, post your films, submitting to festivals and IMDb—and a lot more. But don't worry, we it covered!

Marketing & Distribution: 15 Lessons

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