★★★★ Review | "You have to start here before going anywhere else, Mr. Olaf is an amazing teacher..." - Asheer Kouli

By the end of this class, you will have independently created and completed a short film. In this hands-on class, we'll start with your original idea and transform it into a short film using the tools that have enabled me to complete 15 feature films over the past 20 years. Click here to download the class overview. This class offers:

• A step-by-step Film Class with Hands-on fundamentals
• Experience the complete production cycle of a film project
• Helps you develop personal style as a visual storyteller
• Tons of Tools! that can save you from unnecessary agony
• Complete a film on a micro-budget

THIS FILM CLASS will deepen your understanding of creative filmmaking by doing a 1-3 minute short film independently. All you need for this class is a camera, something to write on, and a computer to edit your film.

I'll share all my techniques in this film class. Take a deeeeeeep breath, relax, lower your shoulders, and enjoy the creative process!

Everything starts with your Idea, and that's where we'll start. We'll dive into tools like Theme and Genre to extract it. We'll explore how to Outline before you start writing your Screenplay. We'll discuss Production, Cinematography, and Directing before hitting the post-production phase.

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"My name is Olaf. I am a do-it-yourself filmmaker with over two-decade experience. In this class, I'll share all the tools that I've learned by completing twelve feature films.

In this step-by-step guide to Indie Filmmaking, you'll teach yourself how to complete a short film independently through manageable action steps."

★★★★ Review | "I loved this class - so many complicated processes are broken down into manageable and unintimidating - Gineen Cooper

- "Olaf's experience and compassion is a unique resource for all who are open and ready" Giancarlo Esposito, actor, Breaking Bad

- "Olaf's coaching helped me realize I was ready to write my first film. What for many years seemed daunting, became possible because of his expertise and warrior spirit." Suilma Rodriguez, actress

- "Olaf's ability to see beyond the surface is like conjuring. I am forever grateful for his pragmatic, and expansive guidance." Jesse Megan Eidsness, CEO of Wild Love Apothecary

- "I mentored Olaf and I'm happy he's spreading his wisdom" Dr. Jeff Spencer, The Cornerman Coach

★★★★ REVIEWS

• "It was a breath of fresh air to have the organisational instructions that are missing on most, more technical courses. This is gives a nice introduction on all the small steps and parts there are into film making. Now that I have the necessary vocabulary it is easy to search for and find more detail on a certain topic, like scripting for example. Many thanks! - Fabien Mathey (Review From Skillshare)
• "This class exceeded my expectations in every way. I started with limited knowledge and ended up in a community of aspiring filmmakers and writers. Olaf's course taught me so much about story development and how that works with the behind-the-scenes of directing. His Free Film Seminar is a gift that keeps on giving - creating community around the knowledge that Olaf shared. Please join it, even if you are a beginner you will walk away so inspired and excited to create your own projects." - Christie Q (Review From Skillshare)
• "i am still in the very beginning phases of film making but i have experience as a photographer that i believe transcends to film. Most important thing that i am taking away from this class is that i feel more optimisted about going forward and exploring the creative process!" - Hans Storsberg (Review From Skillshare)
• "Such a beautiful class to have the privilege of viewing. Worked on so many levels for me. Many classes on filmmaking are somehow 'detached' and basically say "do this, then this,..." etc. but with Olaf it feels like a gentle journey and one that offers up great insights along the way. He's authentic and genuinely seems to want to share his experience and passion for storytelling, but in a very humble way. Loved it :) Thank you Olaf." - Antonia T. (Review From Skillshare)
• "Beyond the class, the most enjoyable part is the passion that Olaf share with us. Theses videos, the style, the flow of this course are peaceful, creative, kind of unique. I really liked that. It's a course that I'll watch again when I'll struggle through creativity or organization. And it helped me to make a short film, even if I don't know yet if it's a path that I should follow and continue. Thanks again." - Romain Pardon (Review From Skillshare)
• "I personally really enjoyed the class and how Olaf is explaining the concepts. As a self-learning filmmaker, I found Olaf advice and experience valuables and full of professional advice. I highly recommended this class for any person that wants to learn the process of creating a short independent film." - Francesco Bugugnoli (Review From Skillshare)
• "I loved this class. so many complicated processes are broken down into manageable and unintimidating steps. very critical to have it feel so approachable and the instructor to be so encouraging and gentle and clear. I don't feel overwhelmed at the process of making my own films, instead, now, I feel deeply excited, like anything is possible. I know I have a lot more to learn on the technical side of things but this put a framework in place that moves me forward with clarity and action steps already done. thank you, Olaf, what a gift." - Gineen Cooper (Review From Skillshare)
• "I really enjoyed taking this class. Olaf was very informative and even inspired me to start the process of making my own short film. This class definitely gave me the push I needed to start following my passion in the filmmaking industry. I am very grateful for all the information I was able to learn from, while taking this course. This was the second course I had taken on Skillshare and it defiantly exceeded my expectations :) Thank you Olaf!" - Sidney Randle (Review From Skillshare)
• "I'm not done completing my short film yet from this course, but I am heavily invested based on how engaging and inspiring Olaf is not only in the lessons, but also in his commitment to coaching and developing students, adapting the lesson to feedback, and providing a ton of creative and productivity tools outside of the practical film creation process. I can't say enough great things. I'll be coming back to this class again and again for guidance on future projects as well. Thanks, Olaf!" - Jonathan Yeckley (Review From Skillshare)