It's no surprise that film school is incredibly expensive, with some of the top film schools costing over $75,000 per year. But that doesn't mean you can't learn to be a filmmaker with way less money and in way less time.
When I first started making films, I saved up $6,000 (or 2% of the cost of film school) and traveled the world, shooting one short documentary every week while teaching myself how to make films.
In this video, I talk you through my process of learning how to make films so you can put yourself through your own one-year film school - and for perhaps even less money than mine.
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0:00 - Intro
0:48 - Cost of Film School
1:12 - How To Put Yourself Through Film School Intro
1:22 - Benefits of Short Docs
1:25 - No Help Needed
1:40 - Explore Your Own Interests
2:02 - Situational Exposure
2:45 - Learn All Aspects of Filmmaking
3:04 - Become Comfortable With People
4:00 - Doc-Series In Your Hometown
4:05 - Find Someone to Film
4:36 - Stay Organized
5:06 - Go Make Your First Film
5:20 - Edit In A Day
5:42 - Publish
6:02 - Do It Again
6:20 - Make Mistakes
6:36 - Summary
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