Film Class: Transform Your Idea To Film

In this film class, you'll learn how to develop, write, produce, film, and edit a short video based on your original concept. You have the freedom to choose the type of video you want to create, whether it's a film scene, a film sequence, or a short film.

Types of Videos You Can Create

• Film Scene: With or without dialogue, focusing on a specific moment or interaction.
• Film Sequence: Experimental or atmospheric, emphasizing mood and visual style.
• Short Film: Story-driven, with a beginning, middle, and end.

Class Focus The focus of this class is on the "Indie" in Indie Filmmaking. You will learn how to handle various aspects of filmmaking independently, preparing you for more significant projects in the future. We emphasize practical, hands-on experience to help you grow as a filmmaker.

ALL YOU NEED for this class is a camera, something to write on, and a computer to edit your film. Here are some of the things you'll learn in this class:

• Transforming your original idea into a video format
• Experiencing the complete film production cycle hands-on
• Developing your idea before starting to write or film
• Receiving tips to avoid unnecessary difficulties
• Completing a video on a micro-budget
• Enhancing your visual storytelling abilities

Class Focus This class emphasizes the "Indie" aspect of Indie Filmmaking. You will learn how to independently handle as many aspects of the process as possible, preparing you for larger projects in the future. Our approach involves practicing big concepts through small, manageable steps.

★★★★ Review | I'm still watching this class, but I want to express how impressed I am with Olaf's teaching style. It's really quite unique and intimate and it makes me feel like he's sitting next to me. I also love the relaxed shots of him just talking away in the car. Very inspiring for my own teaching. He's sharing some very helpful steps and ideas that can underly a visual story. The graphics and sound effects are subtle and beautiful as well. I love the first half of the class and can't wait to watch the rest. Thanks, Olaf! - Lucy Lambriex

Example Film Material I have created an exclusive short example film for this class. This will provide you with practical examples of how to develop, write, film, produce, edit, and master the sound and color of your video.

Who Should Take This Class This class is for anyone starting out or those who have completed a few film projects. It will help you transform your idea into a video format, demystify the filmmaking process, highlight your creative strengths, and identify areas for improvement as a visual storyteller.

- "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

★★★★ Review | I'm still watching this class, but I want to express how impressed I am with Olaf's teaching style. It's really quite unique and intimate and it makes me feel like he's sitting next to me. I also love the relaxed shots of him just talking away in the car. Very inspiring for my own teaching. He's sharing some very helpful steps and ideas that can underly a visual story. The graphics and sound effects are subtle and beautiful as well. I love the first half of the class and can't wait to watch the rest. Thanks, Olaf! - Lucy

Lambriex★★★★ Review | Anyone will benefit from taking this class. Olaf keeps this simple and clear. He makes it fun while leading you to your own discovery of film making. Highly recommended! - Hans Storsberg

★★★★ Review | I loved this lesson. I am an unproduced screenwriter with about 5 scripts. I want to learn all I can so that I can direct and produce my own films. Olaf has inspired me to do just that! He is awesome! - Jacqueline Rodriguez

★★★★ Review | This is a great class, inspiring and interesting. I'm only halfway through this class but already Olaf has made me realise I need to simplify the idea I had for a short video! Olaf has this fun but calm manner that makes it seem possible to achieve what you want to do, the classes are well organised and very clear. It is so helpful to see, from Olaf's own example film, both the practical steps involved in editing, and the choices that need to be made, but also how a seemingly simple idea has the potential to become a story. I'll get back to watching the rest of it now! - Ruby

★★★★ Review | I just absolutely love watching this class, super well explained, it felt very calm and informative and had very clear and useful tasks that I could follow and helped me practice that process a bit and not just hear about it. - Rhema Tamuno