Write & Direct

Website
https://writedirect.co
Location
Highlands, NC 28741, USA
Degrees Offered
  1. Graduate Certificate
Concentrations
  1. Cinematography
  2. Directing
  3. Dramatic Writing
  4. Editing
  5. Feature Film Production
  6. Producing
  7. Screenwriting
  8. Sound / Sound Design

Film School details

The entertainment industry doesn't care about degrees or school pedigree. They don't care about an amazing thesis film—Ask any directing major post graduation.

Hollywood does care about what you can do. What you've done. Aspiring directors have a single task ahead of them after graduation, and that is to begin making movies.

But it's on their dime.

Along with food, rent and everything else. Those who spend everything on an education end up losing years in their pursuit of the craft.

If you want to direct movies, you have two objectives: Learn the craft from development through post production and learn it well. But don't spend much on your education.

This will do two MASSIVE things for you. First, if you know how to do everything your career doesn't stall waiting on favors from crew. If your gaffer has to bail because they got a paid gig, no big deal. You can light. If you can't afford a color grader, you'll know how to grade your film.

Second, if you don't spend everything on your education you have money to purchase the gear you need to keep making movies. With modern pricing you can purchase lights, cinema camera, prime lenses, mics, editing suite—everything need to continue honing your craft and building your audience.

Write & Direct does all of this. It's a hands on, online school designed for directors. We teach development through post production. You'll make movie during the training, and have what you need to continue moving forward. To use an overused expression, it's a game changer.

The Online Film School For Directors | Write & Direct

The school has a private community to get all questions answered. It also boasts a 30-day money back guarantee.
Undergrad Application Fee
$0
Minimum High School GPA
  1. None
Graduate Application Fee
$0

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Copyright Ownership:
Student owns all copyrights

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Software Taught

Editing & Finishing Software Taught:
DaVinci Resolve

Internship Opportunities

Internship Opportunities:
Self-Directed

Career Assistance

Job Placement & Career Services:
Self-Directed Placement Alumni Mentorship Program Career Development Training Exclusive Industry Job Board

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Latest Film School Reviews

Just try it
Reviewed by: Current Student
Degree: Other
It is extremely high value for the money, especially compared to film school. YMMV, but IMO the money you would spend on film school is better spent on making films to build your skills and portfolio. This curriculum tells you exactly how to do that.

The school asks you to invest in equipment, but if you have any doubts just try it out and watch some of the videos before buying cameras etc. I only bought equipment after I was confident that this curriculum could give me the skills to be able to make my own films if I did. If you don't like the curriculum, you're only out <$100 (and I think you can get a refund). If there's even a chance that you can get what you want out of a film school for $100/month + ~$12k in reusable equipnent, that's probably worth investing in for a trial.

A note on the other reviewer who said "all the info is on youtube for free." He's not exactly wrong. However if you're like me, you don't know what you don't know, so you'll never find it without a curriculum like this. For example, I could use reddit to learn that lighting is more important than the camera for production value, and I can go to youtube and google "how do I light a scene." But I would never know to also look for videos about light meters, gray cards, gels, etc. I wouldn't know to look for a video specifically the relationship between my camera settings and and the lights on my set. If you follow this curriculum step by step, you end up with a short film at the end. I'm not confident you can say the same about a self-directed youtube experience - but if you can, sure go for that.
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Brendon, THANK YOU for your kind words! And I'm very pleased you get what Write & Direct is all about...So many aspiring filmmakers invest in pricey film schools with fancy gear only to have all gear access vanish as soon as they graduate. Then they have no way forward and the only way forward after graduation as a director is to begin making movies. Again, thanks for taking time to review and happy you're a part of Write & Direct!

*Note: And you're right on the guarantee. We have one of the finest (if not the finest) money-back guarantee in the industry.
Never In My Wildest Dreams
Reviewed by: Current Student
Degree: Other
Pros
  • Everything
Cons
  • Nothing So Far
I just wanted to make a film. At least one no matter how B-Quality it might turn out. I was just going to buy a cheap camera or use my phone. I ran into some videos online that led me to this school. I was dreading the thought of taking lessons and possibly sitting for hours of listening to nonsense. I didn't know what online school was all about but I took a chance thanks to the kindness of the school leader. The courses turned out to be incredibly easy to understand, very casual in a good way and extremely helpful. The teacher has been very communicative every time I had a question. Because of these courses, I now have knowledge of software and hardware that I would have never learned on my own and my short film turned out to look way more professional than I have ever dreamed. You are taught everything under the sun. Not only that, but I have confidence of creating more than one film. I can create several. I am very thankful for this school and the teacher. One of the best experiences I've ever had. I totally recommend it.
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Ted, thank you for your kind words! And for being a part of the school. Our discourse has been meaningful and enjoyable. Can't wait to see your plural productions!
Very educational
Reviewed by: Current Student
Degree: Other
Pros
  • Affordable, easy to understand lessons, wholesome community.
It's been few days since I started taking lessons and I really liked the lessons they are not too long easy to understand and navigating through these are very easy the community is diverse and we can learn while interacting with different people.
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Alumni Network
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Career Assistance
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Coursework
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Facilities & Equipment
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Right on! Happy the training and community are working for you. As always, can't wait to see what you'll do. Thank you for your review!

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