John Lentz
Chyna-Benae Edwards
Darren Nielson
John Lentz
Chyna-Benae Edwards
Darren Nielson
Darren Nielson, a business owner, started making videos for social media promoting his brand. He has no prior experience filmmaking, did not own any equipment, and didn't know how to tell his brand's story in a meaningful way that people would remember.
After taking the course, Darren’s videos didn’t just look more cinematic—they felt more engaging. Using the GLUE SCORE Framework, his content began pulling viewers in through powerful storytelling, leading to a noticeable boost in audience engagement.
Below are screenshots from his first video, to the videos he creates now after taking the course.
Darren was able to use resources he already had access to like the lamp and the window to shape the light—creating a a stark contrast from his first video.
Quentin Tarantino directed a thought-provoking MASTERPIECE that people still talk about to this day even though he had a very small budget, did NOT attend Film School, and did NOT have mind blowing cinematography.
Most beginners think that:
Fortunately... All 3 Of Those Are False And We'll Show You Why!
HOW WE CAN HELP
We're Jordan and Tyson! We are aspiring filmmakers just like you. After years of trial and error, we knew there had to be a better way to make films. We spent upwards of $20,000 dollars on education and equipment, and months and months perfecting one short film only for it to fall flat in the end.
We decided on a new approach. What if we made a short film on a $0 dollar budget in one weekend, and repeated it until we found the perfect framework? Surprisingly, we saw a big improvement in our films and started winning awards at film festivals! After perfecting the framework, we realized that anyone could do this. Even if they had no experience, no budget, and only had their phone. That's when we came up with GLUE SCORE—a 9-Step Framework that allows ANYONE to make a compelling short film from scratch!
Collectively, we written and directed over a dozen short films
Jordan has made a feature length film (to be released in 2026)
We gained over 100k followers on social media by using our 9-step framework.
Won Multiple Awards at Film Festivals including Best Writing, Best Acting, Best Editing, and People's Choice.
We both really enjoyed the programs especially all of the connections we made with other filmmakers but found that most of the courses focused on film theory instead of filmmaking. We saw a bigger improvement in our skills from making our own films outside of the program which leads us to option #2
Looking back, it wasn’t the worst way to learn—but if we could do it over again, we’d absolutely invest in a solid filmmaking course or program. Just having a clear roadmap from the start would’ve saved us so much time and helped us create something truly great right out of the gate. And that's why we created Option #3
Our 9-Step Framework is a repeatable formula for ensuring your film grabs people's attention and keeps them engaged the whole time!
We've taken everything we learned from our college film programs ($20,000) and all of our experience doing it ourselves (10 years) and put it all into this one course.so that you don't have to make the same mistakes!
This is not just another homework assignment. By the end you will have finished films in your portfolio.
50+ Straight To the Point Tutorials
We go from 0 to finished film as fast as possible. We walk you through EVERYTHING step by step using our 9-step Framework.
GLUE DRAMA
Learn the 9-Step Framework that guides you through each phase of making your film engaging and cinematic
Write a killer script fast
Learn proper script format
Learn the fundamentals of a good story
Get the best FREE screenwriting software
Color code your script using the industry standard system
Use The Breakdown Template for easy organization and coordination
Learn how to visualize your film before shooting
Learn camera movements and how to easily illustrate them in the storyboard
Learn Standard Coverage to work extremely fast
Watch our Shot list Template walkthrough
Turn your storyboard into a shot list to use on set
Block your scene
Setup simple cinematic lighting
Learn how to record crisp audio
Prepare any camera for shooting with our Universal Camera Settings Guide
Shoot your film!
Learn to direct for the edit using the Kuleshov Effect
Learn how to Direct Actors
Learn the principles that guide great editing
Download our Folder Structure to stay organized
Learn to edit in DaVinci Resolve, a FREE industry standard software
Edit your film in 3 stages: The Rough, Fine, and Final Cut
Learn simple Color Correction your film to achieve balanced colors
Learn to Color Grade a unique look for your film
Learn the fundamental sound design principles
Edit clean dialogue
Layer in tons of FREE sound effects
Add a fitting score
Use our Project Template to export your film with the best settings in Resolve
Learn how to submit your film to festivals to get your work seen on the big screen
50+ Straight To the Point Tutorials
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We go from 0 to finished film as fast as possible. We walk you through EVERYTHING step by step.
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Learn the 9-Step Framework that guides you through each phase of making your film engaging and cinematic
Write a killer script fast
Learn proper script format
Learn the fundamentals of a good story
Get the best FREE screenwriting software
Color code your script using the industry standard system
Use The Breakdown Template for easy organization and coordination
Learn how to visualize your film before shooting
Learn camera movements and how to easily illustrate them in the storyboard
Learn Standard Coverage to work extremely fast
Watch our Shot list Template walkthrough
Turn your storyboard into a shot list to use on set
Block your scene
Setup simple cinematic lighting
Learn how to record crisp audio
Prepare any camera for shooting with our Universal Camera Settings Guide
Shoot your film!
Learn to direct for the edit using the Kuleshov Effect
Learn how to Direct Actors
Learn the principles that guide great editing
Download our Folder Structure to stay organized
Learn to edit in DaVinci Resolve, a FREE industry standard software
Edit your film in 3 stages: The Rough, Fine, and Final Cut
Learn simple Color Correction your film to achieve balanced colors
Learn to Color Grade a unique look for your film
Learn the fundamental sound design principles
Edit clean dialogue
Layer in tons of FREE sound effects
Add a fitting score
Use our Project Template to export your film with the best settings in Resolve
Learn how to submit your film to festivals to get your work seen on the big screen
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Access FUTURE Videos
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This is not just another homework assignment. By the end you will have finished films in your portfolio.
Filmmaker's Apprentice is a premium online filmmaking platform that aims to educate the next generation of filmmakers through experience based courses . We accelerate your filmmaking journey at a fraction of the cost and time associated with traditional film school and YouTube.
With Filmmaker's Apprentice, you can learn anytime, anywhere, with your smartphone or personal computer. You can even download our free webapp for a better mobile experience.
Filmmaker's Apprentice offers an impressive range of topics that include Cinematography, Directing, Lighting, Color Correction, Post Production, and more!
We offer a 7-day money back guarantee if you aren't completely satisfied with your purchase. For details email support@filmmakersapprentice.com
YouTube is a fantastic resource with more free tutorials than any individual is capable of watching on improving your film skills. A side effect of only learning on YouTube is that you'll waste dozens of hours learning the same thing, searching for tutorials only to find partial answers and not having precise exercises designed to help you truly learn the skills you're after.
If you want to develop your skills FAST, then 48 Hour Film is for you.
Just decide what is your time worth? This program will save you weeks of frustrated time searching for answers and rapidly increase your narrative filmmaking skills. For some - that's $ well spent! If your time isn't worth that yet... Stick to YouTube until it is!
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Life Access to ALL Content
Billed ONE time only
Stream all 50+ Videos
Access FUTURE Videos
FB Group Access for LIFE
Yearly Film Festival
Asset/Software Discounts
Downloads/Presets & More
30 Day Refund Policy
Life Access to ALL Content
Billed ONE time only
Stream all 50+ Videos
Access FUTURE Videos
FB Group Access for LIFE
Yearly Film Festival
Asset/Software Discounts
Downloads/Presets & More
30 Day Refund Policy