Filmmaker Labs
Hands-on mentorship from script to sustainable release. We walk with you through your actual film, building the skills you'll use for every project you make.
How it Works
All labs begin at your script. Through weekly one-on-one sessions, we mentor you through every stage of filmmaking—from development and production to post-production, distribution, and building sustainable revenue. You make your film, we walk alongside you with expert guidance at each step.
Think of it like an MFA program for independent filmmaking: your film is your thesis, we're your faculty advisors, and you graduate with both a completed film and the skills to sustain a creative career.
Duration is determined together based on your project's scope, budget, and timeline through our application process.
12-Month Lab
$5,000
(Payment plans and scholarships available)
For: Marketing and distribution mentorship
You'll get:
48 weekly mentorship sessions,
script-to-release guidance,
marketing strategy development,
festival navigation,
cohort community
You'll create:
Complete marketing campaign, audience strategy,
press materials,
distribution plan
18-Month Lab
$10,000
(Payment plans and scholarships available)
For: Standard feature films and first-time feature filmmakers
You'll get:
72 weekly mentorship sessions, comprehensive script-to-career support,
press campaign development,
creative mentorship,
priority support
You'll create:
Advanced multi-platform strategy, professional press kit,
festival campaign, distribution execution plan,
post-release strategy
24-Month Lab
$15,000
(Payment plans and scholarships available)
For: Complex projects, ambitious scope, deep mastery
You'll get:
96 weekly mentorship sessions, full script-to-career mentorship, second film development planning, direct founder access
You'll create:
Everything in 18-month lab,
plus career sustainability plan, second film development strategy, professional network
All labs include: Semi-Weekly 1-on-1 sessions • Email support • Resource library • Cohort community • Payment plans available
Accessibility: 15% of spots reserved for sliding scale. Film school scholarships available.
What You'll Gain
The Skills:
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Finding and building your specific audience
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Marketing strategy that starts at script stage
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Festival navigation and premiere planning
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Distribution decision-making (self or traditional)
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Sustainable revenue generation
The Outcomes:
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A completed film with a real audience
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Marketing materials you're proud of
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Confidence to do this on your next film
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A community of fellow filmmakers
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A proven track record
The Difference
You won't just market this film—you'll become a filmmaker who knows how to reach audiences. That's what builds careers.
Is This Right For You?
✅ You have a script or film in development
✅ You're committed to learning, not just delegating
✅ You want to own your marketing strategy
✅ You're ready for honest feedback and real work
✅ You believe in building skills, not shortcuts
❌ You want us to do your marketing for you
❌ You're not ready to show up weekly
❌ You just want a quick festival submission strategy
❌ You're not open to feedback
We're selective. We work with filmmakers we believe in, on projects that matter. Our three-interview process ensures mutual fit.
Ready to Apply?
Our application process includes three interviews where we get to know you, your project, and your goals. We assess your film's scope and recommend the right lab duration. If we're a good fit, we'll walk together from your script to sustainable release.
Timeline: ~3-4 weeks from application to lab start
Labs open: January 2026