THE WORKSHOP

Skip the techno-talk and get informed on the business and art of filmmaking.

INTRODUCTION

A two day intensive that will break down every step you need to take to make your film successfully.

 

Over the course of the weekend we will cover everything from how to develop a unique, striking script to how find the best cast for it, from strategies to raise finance to running an efficient, inspired set getting the best from your team, and finally what to do with your film when you are finished.

 

You will walk away from this weekend inspired, empowered, and with all the tools and knowledge you need to make a stand out independent film.

 

If you have ever dreamed of making a movie but are daunted by the task, unsure where to start, or worried that your film will end up being yet another unseen indie, we will take away your fears and give you the information and inspiration you need.

DEVELOPMENT

Learn about crafting a successful screenplay & things to avoid.  Write a business plan, shoot a trailer and find the money!

PRE-PRODUCTION

Plan your film.  We show you how to find the right cast and crew for your film and what to do when you can't afford a professional.

PRODUCTION & POST

One of the most memorable times of your life, we help you make production a positive experience that will be key to your success.

DISTRIBUTION

Now what? The landscape for film is ever-changing.  We show you the latest opportunities and how to leverage proven strategies.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

Here's what you can expect from your Workshop weekend.

OBSELIDIA

BEHIND THE SCENES

16 STEPS TO SUNDANCE

Through our own experiences, we have broken down the filmmaking process to Sixteen Steps, and these will be the focus of the weekend.

 

These are not necessarily what you would learn in film school or what conventional wisdom would hold as the way to go about making a movie, but they map the unique and unconventional journey that we took with our movie, Obselidia.  We believe that these Sixteen Steps give you the best chance of making a truly amazing, unique stand out indie film.

 

We won’t bore you with tech talk, 4k this and LED that.   We don’t think great filmmaking is about the tools.  Great filmmaking is about courage, risk, heart, character and story (though not necessarily in that order), and we will encourage you to delve deep and go further than you thought possible.  To raise the bar on yourself and the story you want to tell, as well as how to tell it for maximum effect.

 

We will show you how detailed, focused planning is the key to a successful movie.   Preparation is everything, and many of our steps are focused on that part of the journey.  We believe if you create the right circumstances, magic can happen.

OBSELIDIA: THE CASE STUDY

After you sign up for the workshop, you will be sent a link to stream Obselidia as well as a PDF of the shooting script.   To get the most out of the workshop, we recommend that you watch the film and read the script beforehand.

 

During the workshop, our coveted detailed filmmaking manual.  We will also share with you the actual budget and shooting schedule of Obselidia, thereby giving you real insight into how we actually made this movie for such a small amount of money and providing you with a blueprint for how to do it yourself.

A link to stream our case study film OBSELIDIA before attending.

A copy of the OBSELIDIA shooting script in PDF format.

A copy of the OBSELIDIA final detailed budget.

A copy of the OBSELIDIA shooting schedule.

When you attend:

When you register:

A copy of the coveted REBEL HEART FILMMAKING MANUAL.

You don’t have to love Obselidia to gain real knowledge from this process (though of course, we hope you do love it!).  The fact is this was a microbudget movie that made an impression, and we want to show you how you can do that with your movie too.

STRENGTH IN UNITY, UNITY IN COMMUNITY

It's an intense weekend.  But it's also fun!

Something we strongly believe in is that if it isn’t enjoyable, you’re doing it wrong.  This is true of filmmaking.  Sure, there’s a way to do it that is all stress and fear and ego, but that is not the Rebel Heart way.

 

Our way of filmmaking is all about inclusivity and community building.   We know the best way to make a movie is to bring together a family of inspired creatives and technicians, a family built on trust, respect, shared values and love, and we are certain that working in this spirit will give you the greatest chance of success with your movie.

 

We think of our workshops as a place where new families will be born.  That we come together to share, to inspire, to engage in dialogue, to be honest, open, curious, supportive, vulnerable, and strong.  That we embolden each other in our quests to take creative risks and make great movies.  Because that is what it’s all about.

 

For this reason, we’ll invite you to join us at a mixer on Friday night before the weekend begins so that we can all start to get to know each other.  Often making a film, like all creative pursuits, can feel like a very solitary pursuit, but great strength comes from connecting with others on the path, and the Rebel Heart Workshop is designed to be that – a place where filmmakers can connect, nourish, and grow.

 

"Much of what we are teaching is actually about the prep.  In my opinion the hardest work is there.  Writing the script, getting the team, the money, making it happen is all the climbing the hill...the shoot is the summit..and if you've done it all right in the first two stages, the third stage (post) should be pretty straightforward.

 

The success of stage 2 and 3 (the shoot and post) is 100% dependent on the work of stage 1.  If you've done all you can in stage 1 and made good choices there, you have some possibility of success.  If you haven't you're screwed." - Diane Bell

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