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Description
Turn your documentary idea into a practical plan for production, financing, post, and completion. Five 60-minute coaching sessions Review of up to 25 pages of project materials and assistance with deck creation Personalized production roadmap Preliminary budget and schedule guidance Crew and resource planning Production milestone checklist Written priorities and next steps One follow-up check-in by message Fellowship and Grant writing assistance You have a documentary idea you believe in. Now you need to figure out how to gain access, build a team, create a budget, plan your shoot, manage releases, prepare for post-production, and keep the entire project moving without unlimited resources. This package helps you translate your creative vision into an executable production roadmap. Drawing from my experience producing an independent feature documentary from early development through fundraising, production, post-production, and festivals, I’ll help you anticipate the logistical realities of making your film—and build a plan designed around the resources you actually have. You do not need a production company or a massive budget to get started. You need to know what the film requires, what to prioritize, and what to do next. Outcome: A realistic plan for getting your documentary out of your head and into production.
What you'll get from this package
Comprehensive production roadmap tailored to your documentary's unique vision and goals.
Detailed budget and schedule guidance to ensure efficient resource allocation.
Customized project deck to effectively pitch your documentary to potential investors.
Crew and resource planning strategies to assemble a capable and diverse team.
Production milestone checklist to track progress and stay on schedule.
Written priorities and actionable next steps to keep your project moving forward.
Follow-up check-in to address any questions and refine your production plan.
Additional details
Coaching delivered via live sessions.
Services included:
Freelancing
On-set Etiquette
Skill Building
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I'm an award-winning filmmaker and producer with 10 years of experience across independent film, documentary, and entertainment, including work with A24, Condé Nast Entertainment, and Verizon Media. I directed and produced "Hoop Like This", an independent feature documentary that has screened at festivals across North America, including CAAMFest, the Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival, and the Asian American International Film Festival. I've navigated the process of developing, financing, producing, and bringing an independent feature to audiences, including fundraising, fiscal sponsorship, festival submissions, audience development, and distribution strategy. I've also been selected for some of the industry's competitive development opportunities, including the Women in Film's Creative Documentary Producing Fellowship, Netflix DART, and The Salon Mentorship Program. I help emerging filmmakers turn ambitious ideas into actionable plans, whether that's developing a documentary, creating a compelling pitch deck, navigating grants and fellowships, building a realistic budget, planning a festival strategy, or figuring out how to sustain a creative career while getting independent projects made. My coaching combines firsthand filmmaking experience with practical, honest guidance about the business of independent film, including the challenges and opportunities that aren't always taught in film school.
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