i cant wait to see what you create!

I made my first short film because someone challenged me. Another filmmaker said If I didn’t like their script then I should make my own, and I did.
I won the local film challenge and that started my journey.

Over the past 15 years I have had the privilege to direct three feature films. The films have premiered at the Chinese theatre
on Hollywood Blvd and RAindance in London. I was fortunate enough to get distribution for both films and
then reality hit. The things you’ve been told about film distribution are true, most films will never
make money. While it’s not always about the money, it is about getting your films seen.

In 2020 I transitioned into the classroom wiht a goal of demystifying this artform. I wanted to empower the next generation to see
beyond the technology and into the manipulation of media. Over the past five years I started two programs at indepednent schools in Los Angeles
teaching hundreds of filmmakers how to make their first films. Now I am taking this program online to help you make your first moving images.

Just as someone challenged me, I am challenging you. No more excuses.
You’ve been talking about your film for a long time, lets get it made!

Jerry J white III
Filmmaker & Educator

New Courses coming this fall!

  • The 7

    It’s never too late to make your first feature film. In this course you will learn how to make your first feature film for $7k in less than 7 days, with less than 7 people.

    coming soon

  • Make Better Films

    This course is intended for new filmmakers that are looking to push their storytelling. We will discuss the psychology of filmmaking and why cinema opens us up to a world of emotions.

    coming soon

  • The Masses

    This course is intended for journalists and non-fiction storytellers. Be it documentary, visual essay or broadcast journalism, this course is for the filmmaker that chooses to share others stories. A type of storytelling that comes with great responsibility.

    coming soon
Make It

It all begins with an idea.

Making a film is hard, but it doesn’t have to be. Enjoy the ride and just get started!

Use your
Imagination

When making a film you must be open to what ever comes your way. Each step of the production cycle allows you another opportunity to rewrite the film and make it the best it can possibly be.

Get resourceful

Filming at night can sound tough at first, but with the right resources you can make it happen with a single light. Filmmaking is inherently collaborative and your crews resourcefulness will make or break the film.

Just Start

The hardest step in any stage of filmmaking is to just get started. It doesn’t have to be perfect, it just has to begin. Here’s a list of some things I wish I knew earlier, hope it helps you get the ball rolling!