Finally Get Your Film Prepped.

Under The Wing of an Executive Producer.

CAN I BE HONEST WITH YOU?
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Sure, the boatload of free templates sounded great at the time.But those pretty little PDFs are probably still sitting in your downloads folder collecting digital dust.You don’t need another self-paced filmmaking course you’ll abandon after Module 2.ONLY 5% OF STUDENTS ACTUALLY COMPLETE A SELF-PACED COURSE.it's true, I've even failed to finish a few.The fact is, templates and tutorials aren’t enough.This Cohort will have:- Big Picture Strategy: It's not about jumping in creating the film. You gotta take a holistic look at how you articulate your story, your reasources, your value, how to unleash your voice, all the way through to how your film will be created from development through to distribution.- IRL Accountability: You’re bound to have a few questions (or 20) as you start. You need a mastermind container where you can get 1:1 attention, motivation to stay on track, and access to other filmmakers building their mini empires next to yours.- Hands-on Guidance: Even the best filmmakers call up their industry peers. You need a professional’s eyes on your drafts to help you see the forest from the trees, provide key direction, and help you tighten up your sales pitch it’s clear, compelling, and concise.

The Elements of Producing Cohort

Imagine you, are our Hero Filmmaker.But, you have a problem-- you are all ideas & no action.Enter - the Elements of Producing Cohort, an intimate working group, which gives You our Hero Filmmaker the plan and tools needed that calls them into action, to create that feature film, once and for all.Together, You our Hero Filmmaker, can avoid their past failures and ultimately end in success with a produced short film and a fully developed feature film. READY. TO. GO!

The Next Cohort Starts In...

    Twice a Month Meetings & Office Hours

    I am looking for independent filmmakers who are ready to get off their asses and create a short film that is a proof of concept to launch their next film, in a world where most ideas die from idle thought and action, be different.The outcome is simple — a produced short film plus a fully developed feature film.But, there is a sacrifice — four months of hard work: two meetings twice a month and four hours of independent work.

    By the end you should have:

    • a produced Short Film that is a proof of concept.

    • a Deck for your Feature Film.

    • a Script for your Feature Film.

    • a Budget for your Feature Film.

    • a Schedule for your Feature Film.

    • a Treatment for your Feature Film.

    • a Pitch Email for your Feature Film.

    • a Business Plan for your Feature Film.

    • an Investment Contract for your Feature Film.

    • and so much more, like a formed Production Company, if you’re ready.

    I won’t just tell you WHAT works. I’ll teach you WHY it works. You’ll apply everything you learn with support from me and other brilliant filmmakers.The challenge starts on August 1, 2023.We’re only opening 10 early bird spots.Reg Price: $599First Cohort (Early Bird) Price: $299Zero risk. If, after the first meeting, you realize this isn’t right for you, we’ll give you a full refund – no questions asked.Plus Name Your Price Rules. For this cohort we're trying something different. We're asking you to name your own price.Click here to book your spot, now…

    THE SNAZZY BUTTONS ABOVE ALLOW YOU TO JOIN FOR ONE PAYMENT OF $299 OR YOU CAN CHOOSE TO NAME YOUR OWN PRICE. HOWEVER, PRIORITY SPOTS RESERVED FOR THOSE WHO PAY IN FULL.Otherwise, keep reading to learn more 👇👇Step One: Join the Cohort.Step Two: Within two weeks you'll have a 1-on-1 call with me, Mike Rekola to discuss your goals and how we can achieve them.Step Three: Attend Virtual Seminars where I bring in guest filmmakers, or watch the recordings, on demand.Step Four: Work independently on your projects and visit Mike during his weekly office hours if you have questions or need clarifications.Step Five: Work your ass off for four months.Step Six: Celebrate your wins!

    Praise for Mike Rekola:

    "Mike is a dream director. He gets the job done, on time - and does it with heart, compassion and a real sense of camaraderie. Filmmaking is his mission, no question."- Christine, Actor, SAG-AFTRA

    "Michael’s directing style is to provide actors with the tools and background to develop characters that are multi-dimensional while creating a safe environment for exploration. He is an actor’s director in that he allows the actor’s own experiences to shape the character’s overall personality while maintaining truth in the role."- Gavin, Actor, SAG-AFTRA

    Cohort Highlights:

    • BI-WEEKLY LIVE MASTERMIND GROUP

    • SPECIAL GUEST LECTURES FROM FILMMAKERS

    • INDIVIDUAL PROJECT REVIEWS + EDITS (VIA LOOM)

    • ON-CALL SUPPORT (VIA EMAIL)

    • 1:1 COFFEE BREAK OFFICE HOUR COACHING (WEEKLY)

    You know you can’t put this off any longer, or you’ll still have it on your To-Do list next year.➡️ If you’re looking for a sign, this is your sign. ⬅️Because you’re TIRED of overthinking.…and half-done Google docs……and late-night Google searches……YouTube videos that are all theory and no action……and feeling that dark cloud hanging over you every time you remember how much you hate your inaction (slash, the film that needs starting.)And BTW, you can absolutely handle this, even if you self-identify as “not a filmmaker”.

    Common Objections:

    "I don't have time."That's BS. If you want it bad enough you'll make time for your career."I don't have the money"Again, BS, for this first cohort we're doing a name-your-price. If you can pay in full, do it. If you can't, only pay what you can afford."I don't have anyone to help me."More BS, I'm here offering you my hand. Let's do it!Click here to book your spot, now…

    Mike Rekola

    [email protected]

    Michael is a bi-coastal independent film executive, producer, and director.He started his film career as a producer for the U.S. House of Representatives, national news organizations, and non-profits, with his industrials garnering internationally earned media.He later founded the Capitol Hill Film Festival and transitioned into an active investor in many independent films including THIS LAND, MY DIVORCE PARTY, and Jim Cummings' THE BETA TEST, which screened at festivals such as the Berlin International Film Festival and the Tribeca Film Festival.Additionally, Michael is the co-creator of NounDAO's first animated tv pilot-- THE NOUNERS.Michael is currently executive producing Chris Heck's THE SAVAGE STATE and producing Daniel Lafrentz's THE MEET CUTE MURDERS.He is also directing his first feature BURYING DORIS, penned by the 2022 Austin Film Festival's Dramatic Screenwriter Award Winner: Nick Gambino. His proof of concept short film bearing the same name is currently on the film festival circuit.“A rising tide lifts all ships,” is a common phrase you’ll hear Michael repeating. He splits his time between Washington, DC, his 5th generation family farm in Connecticut, and Los Angeles with his wife Kaitlin, their daughter Emmi, son Wyatt, and undomesticated yet devoted canine of thirteen years— Monty.