My step-by-step framework for creating festival-level short films, fast.
Vague story ideas in your head… but no clue how to turn them into compelling scripts 🤔
Binge-watching YouTube tutorials… but still no closer to making an actual film 😵💫
A burning desire to create… but feeling stuck without all the professional gear & crew you need 🫤
You’ve made films before… but felt overwhelmed the whole time and disappointed with the results 🤦♂️
Your time & money are too limited… maybe filmmaking just isn’t for regular, working people like you 😢
Make a no-budget film on your own… but it gets rejected from every festival and even your friends don’t like it.
Spend thousands of $$ on the latest gear hoping to magically elevate your filmmaking… only to realize it’s not about the equipment.
Wait for the “right time” when you’ll have more money, more free time, and more confidence… yet that time never seems to come.
…or you decide to finally simplify (& speed up) the way you make films by following a proven system.
And that’s where WRAPPED in 30 Days comes in… and why your films will never be the same again!
…to stop procrastinating and start creating, no matter how limited your resources?
…to stop making boring, forgettable work and start making crowd-pleasing films that move people?
…to unblock your creativity from guesswork, overwhelm, and frustration?
…to stop trying to wear every hat on your films, and start collaborating to make better films, in less time, while having way more fun?
…to build your voice, audience, network, and career through narrative filmmaking?
WRAPPED in 30 Days is my step-by-step online program for filmmakers who want to create professional-quality short films without the overwhelm so you can focus on telling your story.
With fun video lessons, time-saving templates, and our supportive community, this program gives you everything you need to make your film happen – fast.
Ready to get WRAPPED?
"Following your timeline and advice, I was able to finish my first short film in 14 years."
"This course gave me a framework for my first short film, while filling in the blanks for things I never would have thought of on my own."
If you’re reading this, I know you don’t have all the time, money, and resources in the world to go make your film.
That’s why the first thing I’ll teach you is how to leverage your strengths and strategically “scope” this project to ensure success, based on your specific circumstances.
Past students have found the realistic guidelines and deadlines in this section extremely helpful.
Feeling stuck with no story ideas, lifeless characters, endings that fizzle out? Discover how simple writing a strong short film can be.
This section is your full story roadmap – from the blank page, all the way to typing “THE END.”
Along the way you’ll learn the screenwriting techniques and concepts you need to make your story sing. You’ll even get some of my unproduced, low-budget short film scripts to use if you find yourself totally stuck.
In other words – no matter what your experience level – you can’t fail.
Learn how to produce a film like a pro while getting the most bang for your buck. Organize your shoot, build your team, and make them want to work with you again and again.
This is the section I reuse myself the most because it saves so much time and mental energy I’d rather dedicate to the creative aspects of filmmaking.
This section reveals how your favorite directors prepare for a film, equipping you with surprisingly simple techniques to captivate your audience and bring your vision to life with maximum impact.
I’ll show you how to find the answers to every creative question in your film as the director, with tons of examples of realistic situations you’ll face.
You’ll also learn how to effectively lead your cast and crew, and take the pressure off yourself by inspiring your team to contribute their full creativity to your vision.
Learn both the technical & storytelling tools of editing, exactly how I do it in Adobe Premiere, without wasting time on all the features and effects you’ll never need for a narrative film.
I’ll even give you footage from one of my own films to edit alongside the lessons, so you can learn this craft easier and faster by working with me instead of just watching.
PS – If I had this course when I was starting out, I would have saved myself thousands of hours of amateurish & inefficient editing!
Ever hear the saying “you’re the sum of the people you spend the most time with”?
Connect with others on the same journey as you in one of the most valuable aspects of WRAPPED. In our private Discord community, you can exchange feedback on scripts and edits, find answers to your filmmaking questions, and participate in regular virtual Q&A sessions hosted by me.
Immerse yourself among other filmmakers from around the world, all focused on growth.
Once you’re done with the course, there’s SO MUCH MORE here!
Learn the nitty-gritty in different areas of filmmaking with detailed, in-depth tutorials and demonstrations. Broaden your perspective with extended interviews with working, Hollywood filmmakers.
Never stop learning & growing as new content gets added to the course for years to come!
Everything you need to recruit experienced specialists to fill out your crew, no matter how small your budget. Inside you'll find email & message templates, proven online job board scripts, tips for no/low-budget recruiting, and more.
($299 value)
Want to shoot your own film (cheaply!), but don't know where to start? Learn the basics of composition, lighting, camera movement, and all the common mistakes to avoid. Plus get my beginner recommended gear lists - for multiple budget levels.
($199 value)
How to prioritize film festival submissions to get the most bang for your buck, organize your festival run, budget appropriately, and make the most of your festival appearances.
($199 value)
Turn your filmmaking skills into a lucrative career, even if you're starting from scratch. Learn non-sleazy networking, how to negotiate higher rates, and the mindset shifts you need to succeed as a film freelancer.
($599 value)
Upon finishing your film, I invite you to add it to the Wrapped playlist on my YouTube channel to share your film with over 250k subscribers!
Definitely enroll.
If you're like me and are hungry to get an idea out of your head and on to the screen, W30 will equip you to take the steps to make it happen.
On my YouTube channel, Standard Story Company, I’ve helped over 250K people learn the art of narrative filmmaking.
But before that, my own films reached over 10 million viewers, and led to a fulfilling editing career with clients like Netflix and Apple TV 🤯
I created WRAPPED to save you from the years of struggle I experienced learning this craft. Nothing makes me happier than helping you bring your stories to life.
✅ You’re eager to level up your narrative filmmaking and create compelling stories.
✅ You understand that finishing films is crucial for your growth as a filmmaker.
✅ You’re ready to start collaborating and building your network instead of wearing all the hats.
✅ You’re committed to taking action to achieve your creative goals.
❌ You’re focused on producing social media content, wedding videos, documentaries, or anything outside of narrative films.
❌ You’re looking for a technical course to shoot “cinematic” shots, rather than tell stronger stories.
❌ You dismiss short films as trivial and prefer to jump straight into feature-length projects.
❌ You’re unwilling to change the way you work or experience any discomfort to grow.
This course is great!
Wrapped in 30 got me off the sofa and helped to get me started my filmmaking.
This course is totally scalable based on your resources (including your time).
The first thing we do is audit your situation and scope out some limitations for your project according to your time, budget, etc. so that you’re set up for success.
As long as you can still dedicate a full day towards the end of the month to shoot your film, you can make a crowd-pleasing film and build your portfolio of work.
That said, you’re welcome to enroll today, and start your film later when you’re able to commit more time to the project.
We’ve also had students ignore the 30 day aspect of the course entirely, and were happy using the lessons for their longer-term projects.
This course is scalable based on your experience level, and is intended to give any filmmaker a path to working at an advanced, professional level.
For Beginners: Since each area of filmmaking is covered from the ground up, you will learn the ropes and be able to jump straight into shooting even your very first film in 30 days.
You’ll also find it valuable to repeat this course later with a slightly bigger project, as you’ll be able to take advantage of the more advanced lessons.
Already know the ropes? WRAPPED may be even more valuable, as it shows you how to advance to creating professional film projects with bigger teams.
In my experience, this information is super hard to come by until you do it yourself. If your ultimate goal is to work in the industry, these bigger short film projects are a powerful calling card and networking opportunity.
No!
The focus is improving your storytelling, which makes the biggest impact on improving your films. That’s why I suggest working with whatever you have, especially if your budget is small.
If you’re missing something essential, I guide you through either renting it or recruiting crew members who can provide that gear. Both options are much cheaper than buying!
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.
And as I continue adding new lessons & resources, you’ll get those too 🙂
If you’re not happy, I’m not happy.
If for some reason you’re disappointed with WRAPPED, you can email me within 14 days of purchase for a full refund.
Shoot me an email at kent@standardstoryco.com and I’ll get back to you ASAP.
It’s 2024 – traditional film schools?
No longer worth it.
They require faarrrr too much time & money, teaching outdated & expensive filmmaking methods, then leave their graduates stranded without support.
WRAPPED is different.
You’ll learn faster & better by DOING, making a film right away using today’s affordable, practical techniques.
Here, you’ll make films sustainably from the start—on your terms and your budget.
