I have a BFA and two MFA's in theater, film writing and film directing. I learned more in a two-day workshop
with Ela Thier.
CO MOED
I've been writing scripts for over 20 years, and learned more in 3 hours with Ela Thier than
I have in two decades.
EDDIE ARANOFF
Your philosophy of non-competitiveness, your emphasis on community and doing for each other, was
very refreshing. Not only do you teach but you empower, a much rarer thing.
DENIS
MEADOWS
Your encouragement and teaching method
is invaluable, life-affirming, heartfelt, sincere. Mostly, it was a release for me into a journey I will continue for the
rest of my life... thank you.
GEORGE WILSON
As a black woman in a mostly white school, sharing my work and
trying to get feedback was one of the most difficult experiences I ever had. I've never felt more comfortable than I have
with Ela. I'm so happy with my progress, what I accomplished was monumental. Wonderfully affirming experience... a life-changing
experience for me.
EKWA MSANGI-OMARI
Director, Block
D (TV), The Agency (TV), Taharuki
Ela's workshop gave me the
structure and courage to bring what was in my imagination onto the page. I'm deeply grateful
to her.
DEBORAH KAMPMEIER
Writer-Director-Producer
Houndog (starring Dakota Fannings)
Virgin
(starring Robyn Penn White)
