Ive built my entire film career from scratch, making three independent feature films AND selling them worldwide. My third indie feature film, BRIES BAKE OFF CHALLENGE, is now on Max. This course is for Producers and Directors who want to make their own independent feature film while gaining invaluable tips, advice and personal stories on how I get my indie feature on a major studio platform. In order to sell an independent feature film to a worldwide distributor, you need to PREP. This course tells you WHAT INTERNATIONAL BUYERS EXPECT and how you can prepare your indie movie for an international sale. Part 1 of Indie Feature Filmmaking 101 meticulously goes over Movie Mindset, Development, Pre-Production, and my journey throughout all the hurdles as a self-funded filmmaker in preparation for selling an indie feature internationally. This course is 9 hours of private content that is not shared publicly.
Ive built my entire film career from scratch, making three independent feature films AND selling them worldwide. My third indie feature film, BRIES BAKE OFF CHALLENGE, is now on Max. This course is for Producers and Directors who want to make their own independent feature film while gaining invaluable tips, advice and personal stories on how I get my indie feature on a major studio platform. In order to sell an independent feature film to a worldwide distributor, you need to PREP. This course tells you WHAT INTERNATIONAL BUYERS EXPECT and how you can prepare your indie movie for an international sale. Part 1 of Indie Feature Filmmaking 101 meticulously goes over Movie Mindset, Development, Pre-Production, and my journey throughout all the hurdles as a self-funded filmmaker in preparation for selling an indie feature internationally. This course is 9 hours of private content that is not shared publicly.
Emily is a graduate of Loyola Marymount University, School of Film & TV. She made her first two indie shoestring feature films at 23-years-old and sold them to worldwide distributors. Taking what she learned, she meticulously prepared for and filmed her third feature film in 2018. BRIES BAKE OFF CHALLENGE premiered on HBO Max April 1st, 2022. In addition to launching Indie Film Journey, Emily is prepping for her fourth feature film.
The Ultimate Guide to Greenlight Yourself
Whats inside? Module 1 - THE MOVIE MINDSET (12 videos) Module 2 - DEVELOPMENT (17 videos) Module 3 - PRE-PRODUCTION (39 videos)
The Ultimate Guide to Greenlight Yourself
Emily kicks off the course with inspiring pep talks to help you navigate the countless challenges of indie filmmaking with confidence and purpose. Through her own experience and expertise, Emily shares invaluable insights on how to overcome the self-doubt and fear that often hold filmmakers back from realizing their vision. Drawing from her own personal journey making BRIES BAKE OFF CHALLENGE, Emily shares the powerful why behind her film and how it drove her forward across a span of five years.
As a seasoned filmmaker, Emily knows that making a film on a limited budget requires resourcefulness. In this module, she shares her experience on how to make the most of what you have while writing your script. Gain valuable insight on how Emily wrote a feature-length script with the support of an accountability partner or a screenwriting partner. Get Emily’s exclusive inside look on LLCs, accounting and budgeting to help you manage your resources and bring your movie to life.
Discover Emilys pre-production process for her independent feature films, including location scouting, crew hiring, talent management, and communication and logistical planning with department heads. Explore the casting process of BRIES BAKE OFF CHALLENGE as Emily provides a detailed account of her audition and callback process. Gain exclusive insight into the 6-month journey of how Emily and her team overcame various obstacles to achieve a high-quality production, offering real-life stories and tips on topics often overlooked by first-time filmmakers.
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The Ultimate Guide to Greenlight Yourself

Course Curriculum


  Module 1 - The Movie Mindset
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  Module 2 - Development
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Making an indie feature film? Heres what to expect. Avoid the same mistakes first-time filmmakers make. 10+ years of experience jam-packed into one course, just for you!