I often get asked about my education as a Film maker. Where and how am I learning to make films? Everything is self taught, I haven't been to university or anything like that. It started when I bought a book written by Chris Jones called 'The Guerilla Filmmaker's Handbook' (the big green book.
I loved the book so much, I ended up emailing the author, and over the years have become good friends. Chris Jones has influenced and inspired thousands of like minded film makers across the globe with his books, blog, films etc.
Then, a few years ago Chris released a Masterclass Workshop on DVD (several DVDs as there were many hours of video). The Masterclass was an open account of everything Chris went through when he made his short 35mm film Gone Fishing, a film that ended up being shortlisted for an Oscar, that's right, an OSCAR!
At that time I paid £100 for the DVD box set, and believe me, it was worth EVERY penny. Chris then decided to put the Masterclass online and asked me if I'd be the first in the World to test it out. I've not stopped using it since. I often work with it on in the background.
I must stress, I'm not getting any commission from talking about or promoting this. I, hand on my heart, feel passionately about how great this online seminar really is and just how much I have learned from it. It inspires me to just get out there and make films every time I see it.
The Masterclass is split up in to various sections, including making the film (i.e. developing the script), post-production and getting it out there. It's packed with MANY hours of video and lots of useful documents you can download and use.
So, when anyone asks me, "where did you learn to make films", I will tell them about the Gone Fishing Seminar. It's the best £100 I have spent in the last 5 years. Now, it only costs £37.99, I cannot stress enough how incredible this price is considering the amount you will learn on this online course. If you can afford it, please, DO IT!!
To get the course for just £37.99 you need to click HERE and you will be taken to Chris' blog page with the special discounted 'sign-up link'.
It'll be the best thing you do today - trust me!
