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The Instant Short Film Blueprint

In 2 hours you’ll be able to write a compelling short film you can shoot this weekend — no budget required.

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a straight to the point, trimmed the fat Masterclass for writing shorts.

-David L.

Discover the Stories Right in Front of You

The Instant Short Film Blueprint is a 2-hour crash course that demystifies and simplifies the art of writing compelling short films.

By the end, you’ll have a crowd-pleasing script ready to film this weekend—no budget required. How? By learning to write compelling stories based on what’s already right in front of you.

This course is full of practical, concrete, step-by-step guidance that anyone can follow and learn to think like a storyteller.

We’ll focus our attention on the 10 key elements that make for compelling, easy-to-film shorts, and break through your self-imposed limitations.

And the Blueprint isn’t just for making one film—it’s your launchpad into an unstoppable era of filmmaking.

Because when you can write powerful (yet simple) stories based on the resources you already have, nothing can stop you from making films whenever you want.

To me, that’s filmmaking freedom.

Highly recommend.
Incredibly well thought-out and easy to follow. Excellent "starter pack" for aspiring filmmakers.

-Calvin

Find new ideas fast & give them structure

Discover how FUN writing can be

Use your limitations to your advantage

Simplify crucial storytelling concepts

Always have a new film in the works

Learn it today & use this blueprint forever

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Kent's hands-on approach was exactly what I needed to pick my ideas, give them some structure, put them on a script and shoot the damn thing!

-Jo
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The Method

2-hours. No-nonsense. Fool-proof.

This course strips away all the BS about writing and gets straight to the good stuff.

I designed the Blueprint to be the most efficient path from the blank page to a compelling short film script that only uses the locations and help you already have available.

To do this, I created 10 simple story rules you must follow, and offer 3 proven story structures for short films. Stick to this blueprint, and your story will simply “work.”

In the first lesson, I break your self-limiting beliefs and get you excited to write with my favorite writing exercise. 

Then over the next 10 video lessons, I walk you through the step-by-step process of brainstorming, outlining, and writing your own instant short film using my 10 rules. 

I bring every concept to life with plenty of examples so it all clicks before we move ahead.

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BONUS LESSONS

⏰ Available for launch week only! ⏰

See the Blueprint in action in 2 unscripted writing demos!

 

1) Join me and 2 students as we create an outline from scratch for each of them, based on their actual resources. [29min]

2) I put my money where my mouth is, following this course step-by-step to see how quickly I can write an instant short film script. [74 minutes]

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I haven't finished many courses, this is one.
Before this course, I had no concept of how to build a story for a short film, now I have a roadmap that helps make this less intimidating, even fun.

-Gene D.

More reviews of the Blueprint:

This is an extremely valuable course for learning how to write short films, no matter previous filmmaking experience.

The approach to logline, reason, and ending were all golden lessons.
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I went to four years of undergrad film school and two years of graduate screenwriting, and in all that time, they never taught you how to write a short film.

After this course, I finally had a simple blueprint that takes the most important principles of storytelling and collects them into easy-to-understand concepts that set you up for success.

Stick to the blueprint and you can bang out script after script.
Colin MacLeod
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The rules and structure suggested by Kent and the hands-on exercises helped me fight that fear of starting from a blank page.

I came up with at least 2 good ideas for short films that I intend to shoot very soon.
Jo⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
If you're considering "The Instant Short Film Blueprint," don't hesitate.

This course is a game-changer for anyone struggling with writer's block or unsure where to start with scriptwriting. The practical, easy-to-follow guidance will have you brainstorming, refining, and scripting your ideas in no time.

It's an invaluable resource for unlocking your storytelling potential and achieving filmmaking freedom.
Mike Heine
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After this course, I feel rejuvenated, fully!

Watching and working on these lessons takes 2-3 hours... AND, I'll tell ya, friend... you could have your new script written today!

All that's left is... Lights! Camera! Action!
Michael Bruce
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Do it!
Shawn Fuller
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Before this course, I was overwhelmed with the process of making a short.

I feel relieved that I have the blueprint to making a short!

Now I can go through the steps one by one, knowing I will stay on track, won't forget anything and come out the other side with something worthy of watching!
Marie Rothwell
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Well worth my money, so glad I pre-ordered this.

Will definitely be revisiting in the future when I need to start my creative process.
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If you're stuck only dreaming of making a short film, get unstuck by getting a blueprint... this blueprint!

-Stein

FAQ

If you’ve found my YouTube videos helpful, my courses push you to the next level, so you take action and achieve a specific goal – while also saving you a TON of time.

In this case, the goal is writing simple, no-budget short films with a strong story, that you can go out and film this weekend.

So instead of jumping from one random YT video to another, I guide you step-by-step to achieving this one goal as efficiently as possible – which will level-up the writing and storytelling for all your future films.

I’ve designed this for both the total beginner and the frustrated pro.

If you’ve never written a script and don’t know where to start, you can follow this blueprint step-by-step and start churning out your own (shootable!) short film screenplays. I’ll also teach you proper screenplay formatting, making this a one-stop-shop for beginners.

And if you’ve made a bunch of films already, but still dread sitting down to write, can’t come up with new ideas, don’t know how to give your ideas structure, or just feel like your stories aren’t landing like they should – you’ll discover a simplified, fun method for writing compelling short films.

Nope, even the screenwriting software I recommend in the course is totally free.

You will have lifetime access to all of the content & lessons whenever you like, and can view it on any device you prefer.

You’re also welcome to repeat the course for your future films.

Yep, although there is some crossover of ideas.

The main difference is the Blueprint is more simplified and stripped down, focusing only on the most crucial elements that make a short film story work.

The Blueprint is intentionally a more restrictive way to write a short, so that the process feels less intimidating, and more plug-and-play.

It gives you the big wins faster, with less chances to fumble.

Almost! The Blueprint works across any genre of film, and even any budget.

The main limitation is it’s designed specifically for short, simple stories. In my experience, these make for the strongest short films, while also being the easiest to actually MAKE. Win-win!

But the principles I teach in the Blueprint will definitely help with writing longer short films and features as well.

If you’re not happy, I’m not happy.

If for some reason you’re disappointed with the Blueprint, you can email me within 7 days of purchase for a full refund.

Shoot me an email at kent@standardstoryco.com and I’ll get back to you ASAP.

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