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Founded 2006

don't give up on your dreams and don't go it alone

Below are just some of the free trainings that we’ve offered in the recent past.

SCREENWRITING

the 6 day screenwriting adventure with Ela Thier - The Independent Film School

Producing indies

The 6 day no budget filmmaking adventure with Ela Thier - The Independent Film School

film directing

The anybody can do it film directing challenge with Ela Thier - The Independent Film School

What else do members receive?

Weekly love

Tip Tuesday

On Tuesday of each week I write a short article, sharing what I know about screenwriting and filmmaking. It’s the stuff they don’t teach us in film school…

Below are a few appreciations from Tip Tuesday readers, among hundreds that I’ve received over the years. Scroll to the bottom of this page for more ๐Ÿ™‚

Dija Henry

Inspiring, real, funny at times, and actually implementable.
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DIJA HENRY

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I get a ton of emails every day, many I ignore, but I am always delighted when your Tip Tuesday shows up and I anxiously open it.
โ€“ PATRICK MALONE

Independent Film School free membership, testimonial, Molly Russin

I have paid subscriptions that are less valuable than your Tip Tuesdays …I always learn something new โ€“ even about subjects that I thought I knew a lot about.
โ€“ MOLLY RUSSIN

Independent Film School free membership, testimonial, George Wilson

Today’s tip was a deeply heartfelt message that I needed to hear, coming at just the right time. Thank you Ela.
โ€“ GEORGE WILSON

Independent Film School free membership, testimonial, Kathy Petrakis

Thank you for your Tip Tuesdays โ€“ I read them every week. Unlike other emails about screenwriting or filmmaking, your tips are about humans. I still have some tips that I keep especially near to read over again… to keep repeating to myself.
โ€“ KATHY PETRAKIS

Appreciations of Tip Tuesday

I write them down and often make the picture you send my wallpaper!
โ€“ KATYA SUBBOTINA

There are tips and techniques that I learned from you ten years ago that I still use daily.
โ€“ JIM SCHNEIDER

helpful info that I don’t get in my writing class.ย 
โ€“ย ARRIANNA TATE

It has gotten me out of ruts.
โ€“ HASSAN OMAR

As always, your Tip Tuesday makes me feel like you’re reading my mind, actually my soul. Thank you for your ever-encouraging words.
โ€“ PAMELA MUร‘OZ

They can be inspiring, good reminders, a quick pep talk and are encouraging.
โ€“ ESSJAY
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It feels like you’re the long lost friend (I never had) from my film school days. The encouraging words of your emails have awoken me from the heavy slumber of motherhood… Thanks for your tips, tricks and megaton of inspiration!
โ€“ SHEILA MORRIS
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Tip Tuesday seems to work for me. Iโ€™m often inspired to get off email and get back to work.ย 
โ€“ MICHAEL VIEYRA

Topical and informative.
โ€“ CATERINA A. CAMPAGNAย 

Thank you so much for Tip Tuesdays! …they really kick me in the butt to stop procrastinating and remember that I love writing!
โ€“ GILLIEN GOLLย 

Educational, informative and always motivating and inspiring.
โ€“ IDEMUDIA OSAHON
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They encourage me to keep fighting for my dream of being a filmmaker.
โ€“ JOEL BELCHER

All the information you provide is relevant.ย 
โ€“ EJAY JAMISON

Theyโ€™re concise yet meaty and they leave me percolating with inspiration.ย 
โ€“ KARI MORRIS

I like the advice and your personal voice. It feels like getting an inspiring mail from a friend.
โ€“ JULIA VALENTINA

Thank you Ela. Your tips are always appreciated, always helpful, and always right on time.ย 
โ€“ MARTRESE MEACHUMย 

Your Tip Tuesdays are something I look forward to each week!
โ€“ JULIE MCNAMARA

As a novice screenwriter and actress I find all of them useful. I gain insight on things I may have never considered.
โ€“ AYISHA HENRY

Interesting insights on the industry.
โ€“ WILL MALPARTIDA
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The knowledge is so vast and widespread.
โ€“ GENE JONES
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Motivating and makes me feel like I am not alone.

โ€“ SALLY HASSAN

This [tip] really grabbed me and moved me! …As a registered nurse in isolation, I use Facebook as a means to promote healing, and you provided some powerful insights …Thank you more than I can express!
โ€“ RANDI SIMON-SEREY

You’re shining your light, and making it okay for others to shine theirs.
โ€“ย DENISE GARZA

You know what you’re talking about and you get to the point.
โ€“ RUTH FOSTER

I appreciate your practical wealth of knowledge and sense of humor.
โ€“ DAWN YOUNG

Valuable information that may be difficult to find.
โ€“ย LATOYA GLADNEY

They motivate the s#it out of me. Some days I just go back to reread them because I need a little sugar๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ˜Š

โ€“ย FAVOUR

I so look forward to your Tuesday Tips. You seem to read my mind.ย You often make me cry โ€“ which makes me happy! Better to feel than be a stone.
โ€“ ROSEMARY CADDEN
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You and the rest of the IFS staff have given me so many free tools, tips and kindness to keep pushing forward as an artist when some of the world thinks I am living a pipe dream at my age. Thank you for believing in me Ela. It means more than you may know.ย โ€“ MIKE SZAJKO
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