Dr. Layne McDonald's
Film School
Learn. Film. Change lives!
Aspiring young filmmakers in Memphis, TN, seize your chance to learn from a film industry veteran with 25 years of experience. Our film school offers a unique curriculum, blending hands-on training with insights from significant projects like 'Passion of the Christ', 'City of Ember', and 'Polar Express'.
Learn filmmaking from a professional who has collaborated with stars like Mary J. Blige, Dr. Dre, and Justin Bieber. Our workshops cover everything from basics to advanced film distribution techniques. Elevate your skills, network with industry experts, and prepare for a successful film career.
Enroll now in Memphis's premier film school and start your journey in the world of cinema!
Filmmaking Workshop 101
Experience the thrill of a film school experience and a four-day crash course in short film production. All students will get their hands on lights and cameras and shoot a short film. Then, we will host a short film premiere where the actors, filmmakers, and families can come together and watch!
Every student receives:
Full crew training
Hands-on experience
One-on-one coaching
Digital copy of film
IMDB Credit
Film School Completion Certificate
Portfolio Assistance
Real Hollywood Training on anything they would like to focus on.
Scriptwriting Workshop
This four-part workshop will teach aspiring writers the basics of storytelling, character development, and more. Learn plot point structures, tips, and tricks, and even start or finish a film script with us through the 101-103 workshops. Your dream of being a film writer is only beginning, and we have fantastic writing instructors here for you.
Every student receives:
One On One Coaching on starting a script
Learn the basics of script structure, formatting, and more!
Gain vital networking and possibilities for the future
Can host their script with us as their script manager to we will help sell their script(s)!