I took your free training one year ago and since then co-wrote a screenplay, a pilot, and sold a web series. I couldn’t recommend you more. Thanks so much for the inspiration!
– MATT EVANS
The 30-minute film school
with Ela Thier
For all levels. Including none.
live training online (free)
You won’t be on camera. Sweatpants welcomed.
3 years of film school
in 30 minutes
- SCREENWRITING
The one ingredient that determines whether a script is engaging or… boring (10 minutes).
- PRODUCING
The two factors that determine whether a film comes to life or remains a pipe dream (10 minutes).
- FILM DIRECTING
The 2 things you need to know about shot planning and about directing actors, that will lead you to direct like a pro (10 minutes).
Your Instructor
Ela Thier is an award-winning, critically acclaimed writer, director, and producer. Currently, she’s in post production on 109 Billion Followers, a feature film starring Oscar-winner J.K. Simmons (filmography on IMDB). She has trained thousands of screenwriters, filmmakers and actors since 2006. The more she’s taught, the more she’s been convinced that every person has unique and untapped talents – that can, and should be found, unleashed, and enjoyed.
My sister and I took Ela’s workshop and our lives have been changed forever. We have completed three of our own short films in less than 10 months, and produced numerous others in the Columbia, South Carolina area.
– SHAREE WASHINGTON
My short would be absolutely unwatchable and very probably uncuttable without your course. You are really great at explaining things and sharing your knowledge.
– JENNA PAYNE
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