Ive built my entire film career from scratch, making three independent feature films AND selling them. My third feature film, BRIES BAKE OFF CHALLENGE, is now on HBO Max. IndieFilmJourney.com is home to my first ever online course, INDIE FEATURE FILMMAKING 101 where I get into the nitty gritty details of the steps and processes I took in order to make my films a reality with the resources I had. Part 1 is available now and for the first time ever, I am offering 1-on-1 VIP Virtual Sessions with indie filmmakers who are in need of personalized attention and guidance on their indie feature film. Limited spots are available. Check out the info below for more info!
Ive built my entire film career from scratch, making three independent feature films AND selling them. My third feature film, BRIES BAKE OFF CHALLENGE, is now on HBO Max. IndieFilmJourney.com is home to my first ever online course, INDIE FEATURE FILMMAKING 101 where I get into the nitty gritty details of the steps and processes I took in order to make my films a reality with the resources I had. Part 1 is available now and for the first time ever, I am offering 1-on-1 VIP Virtual Sessions with indie filmmakers who are in need of personalized attention and guidance on their indie feature film. Limited spots are available. Check out the info below for more info!
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.
The Ultimate Guide to Greenlight Yourself
Ive built my entire film career from scratch, making three independent feature films AND selling them. My third feature film, BRIES BAKE OFF CHALLENGE, is now on HBO Max. IndieFilmJourney.com is home to my first ever online course, INDIE FEATURE FILMMAKING 101 where I get into the nitty gritty details of the steps and processes I took in order to make my films a reality with the resources I had. Part 1 is available now and for the first time ever, I am offering 1-on-1 VIP Virtual Sessions with indie filmmakers who are in need of personalized attention and guidance on their indie feature film. Limited spots are available. Check out the info below for more info!
The Ultimate Guide to Greenlight Yourself

Course Curriculum


  Module 1 - The Movie Mindset
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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!
This course is FOR GUERILLA FILMMAKERS wanting to jump start their film career today. Its for filmmakers who WANT TO GET CREATIVE WITH THEIR RESOURCES to make an indie feature film. Its for filmmakers WHO LOVE TELLING STORIES. Its for PRODUCERS who are willing to get down and dirty into the movie-making process. Its for film DIRECTORS who dont want to wait years to make their first indie feature film. This course is for multi-hyphenates willing TO PUT IN THE WORK.
You are looking for a course to show you how to make an indie feature film as quickly as possible without minding small details. You are looking for a course to show you how to sell a film to any big network for any amount. You are not interested in independent feature films specifically, and are focused on documentaries, music videos or other types of filmmaking. You are not interested in learning about the tedious pre-production process required to achieve a high-quality production. You already have experience making independent feature films and don’t think you’ll learn anything new. You are not interested in learning from a course and prefer to learn through hands-on experience.
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The Ultimate Guide to Greenlight Yourself
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