No Budget Film School
Student Testimonials
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No Budget Film School
Student Testimonials
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"I cannot say enough about the two-day class we just completed today...the course was fantastic!! I feel like I have
learned in two days, what would've taken me several years of experience and experimentation to learn. Thanks for sharing
your wealth of experience and knowledge with us." - Monica Vazquez
"I found it quite useful, but more importantly inspiring, and sending me thinking in the right directions in a confident
and tactful way. I applaud your efforts with the No Budget Film School." - Grant Moninger, Aero Theater Manager
"This rocked. Thank you for the inspiration, kick in the butt and nuts-and-bolts of how to do it on a shoestring--sorely
missing from other film education programs. Thanks for filling in the blanks!" - Anonymous Feedback Form
"Mark Stolaroff did a phenomenal job! Great teacher! Useful information. All areas of filmmaking were discussed. I particularly
like the comparisons of cost between using film vs. digital, SAG vs. non-SAG, so many cost cutting ideas!!!" - Anonymous
Feedback Form
"(The class) proved to be THE MOST beneficial class I have ever taken regarding film. It answered the technical questions I had always hoped would be answered." - John Dickson, (Kansas City 2007) "Thank you for putting together such an informative and inspiring seminar. I learned so much about how to defy conventional assumptions and make a film with the resources I currently have, rather than wait around for financing (which could take eternity). I am so motivated to start pre-production on my film and get it made right away! Thank you again for all your wisdom and guidance." - Anonymous "Your class was great and very inspiring--the greatest strength was the recent real-world examples. I look forward to
attending future no-budget events." - Brent Beath
"It was great to take the No Budget Film School class again this past weekend, and I gained some new things above and beyond what I learned when I took it over two years ago. I enjoyed the guest speakers as well, and thank you for making all of this learning and exchange of ideas possible. Thanks again for all that you give to the filmmaker community." - Marc Salgia
"I must tell you I was very impressed with you and your speakers and VERY inspired. I teach screenwriting and film studies up here in Northern California at a college and will spread the word about your wonderful 2 day seminar to all my students." - Perry-Folino "Well organized, good priority, great passion and very generous and valuable info." - Anonymous Feedback Form
"Thanks for a great two days. I learned a lot and it inspired me to take the resources I have (which are substantial) and build a story around them. It's time to shoot." - Jeff Drongowski "Excellent class, worth way more than the cost of attendance. This was like film school in a weekend! Love it. I would recommend it over and over again. Thank you." - Liz Stewart
"Thanks again for the great seminar. Especially loved hearing David Gordon Green speak. Very inspiring." - Elisabeth
Fies
"Love top secret tips and the clips and guests. David (Gordon Green) and Jody (Hill)--very inspirational!" - Anonymous
Feedback Form
"Thank you for your wisdom. I really enjoyed your No Budget class on Saturday, and I am utterly grateful for all the information you provided." - Elizabeth Simmons
"Great class ... you were able to convert a film snob to digital!" - Monique Lai I wanted to thank you for this weekend. I had a lot of fun and found it to be very freeing--in transforming my context on
how I saw my limitations/circumstances. I am very interested in your next class and will definitely let my friends know about
your classes. - Sarah Rose Bergman
"It's 2 days of advice that's not only solid and practical, but inspiring as well." - Anonymous Feedback Form
"The entire class was far more than I thought it would be. Need to come back and do other parts of No Budget Film School."
- Anonymous Feedback Form (Atlanta 2007)
"I really learned a lot and I am excited about making my "no budget" film. This class has helped me avoid certain
mistakes, which will make the filming process easier and cheaper." - Anonymous Feedback Form (Atlanta 2007)
"I very much enjoyed your seminar. Your presentation was most impressive and your guest speakers were very knowledgeable.
They knew their stuff, and I was in awe. " - Anonymous
"Thank you so much for holding the no budget seminar. It was extremely informative and well worth the money. Your speakers were outstanding and I look forward to watching your film, 'True Love'." - Bradley A. Palmer "To say the least it opened my eyes to a whole new world of filmmaking. The program covered just about everything one should know about creating the groundwork for their dream of making a movie outside the studio box. I personally learned a lot and was happy to meet the other filmmakers. The weekend was greatly appreciated. Thank you again." - Peter R.J. Deyell, American Biograph Films, HandCranked Pictures, DGA Special Projects Committee
"Thanks for the class this past weekend. I took an entire legal pad worth of notes. Not that I had to since you give us such extensive handouts. Great class. You are so easy to listen to and tell great stories. It inspired me to think making a no-budget film is possible, not easy but do-able! Thank you." - Phyllis Chase
"I enjoyed the class. I especially liked the people you brought in to talk about their successes and real experiences." - Jared Hanson
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"Just wanted to touch base and convey my appreciation for your program. For your sharing of knowledge and experience
and the rich assemblage of guest speakers. I learned a lot and the buzz from the crowd on BOTH days was that your workshop
was actually worth MORE than what you charged!! Looking forward to making movies, man. Thanks a whole hell of a lot!"
- Victor Rosa
"Your No Budget Filmmaking class was Awesome. I was in the class you taught through Image in Atlanta in March. Everyone enjoyed it so much that I got everyone's emails from that class and have been talking to Elizabeth about seeing if you could come back to Atlanta in the Fall and teach the other course parts that you did not teach this time. I learned so much from your class and have since done a small promotional video for promoting my small private school and have 2 documentaries in the works. Thanks for coming!" - Pat Roberts (Atlanta 2007) "I thought it was worth every penny. It was informative and entertaining. I thought that Mark's teaching style was very organized and intuitive. The guest speakers were great and I highly recommend it. It was one of the wisest decisions that we've made in a while. It was fantastic. I really really enjoyed it." - David Branin & Karen Worden, Hosts of "Film Courage" Radio Show (http://www.latalkradio.com/Film.php) "Thank you guys for sharing your wisdom and knowledge. I feel like I've been to heaven and back. As a first-time filmmaker,
you have already saved me thousands of dollars." - Anonymous Feedback Form
"Over all, my socks have been blown off!!" - Anonymous Feedback Form
"I just wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed the seminar this past weekend. Your presentation, candor, and overall
excitement were wonderful and your guest speakers we're a blast. Thanks for such an informative and intuitive look at guerilla,
no budget filmmaking!" - Katie Covell
"I attended your No Budget Film School 2-day course at Raleigh Oct 21-22. I loved it...very inspiring and informative.
THANKYOU!!" - Sandra Gray
"WHAT AN AWESOME CLASS!!! Just in the nick of time. Some friends and I are going to meet to see what we can do with no money!!! Thank you again!!!...IMMENSELY!!!" - Anonymous Feedback Form "I thought Mark did a great job of combining practical advice with an inspiring message." - Anonymous Feedback Form
"I had a great time, Mark. I was bummed I had to leave town and miss Day #2. But I learned a lot, and it was a pleasure
meeting you. See you when you have the next class!" - Greg Benson (http://www.mediocrefilms.com/)
"There was a great deal of information for the beginning no-budget producer. Really helpful dollar saving info. Amazing
Guests!! Inspiring." - Anonymous Feedback Form
"I loved it. I enjoyed the entertaining video clips of your experience and the detailed Powerpoint presentation." - Christine Owens
"I just wanted to thank you for this weekend's (5/6/06) class. I enjoyed it very much and thought it extremely helpful. I'm just starting out and had NO idea of what direction to even go in, now I feel I have a strong starting point for myself." - Danielle Le Bouty
"This course was outstanding. Loads of information presented." - Anonymous Feedback Form (Atlanta 2007)
"There were tons of good stuff! Great broad strokes of problems to solve on set and in production. Liked FSI (Film Scene
Investigation) the best. Come back to Atlanta--we'll spread the word." - Anonymous Feedback Form (Atlanta 2007)
"Thanks, Mark. I had a great time at NO BUDGET FILM SCHOOL. I appreciate your generous spirit in sharing what you have learned over the years. I will not hesitate to recommend it to others." - Fred Bashid
"Terrific seminar this week, Mark. I enjoyed attending again." - Leandro Esquerra " I really enjoyed the course. It's given me a lot of new ideas about how to get my movies made." - John West "Not only did I have a great time, but I feel tremendously energized by your take on filmmaking; sincerely, it's liberating to come out of film school and have somebody tell me (and prove to me) that I'm in control when all of my professors were arguing the contrary. So again, thanks." - Norm Leonard "Really great class! I enjoyed it so much. And I'll tell you, it's set me straight. I feel like being a rebellious filmmaker again for more than a few reasons. You are right about everything as far as production value. You CAN make a good film with just a good story and great actors. Thanks and cheers!" - Ryan Doyle |
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"You are such a blessing!!! What an awesome class. I will definitely recommend your seminars to everyone. It's a no-nonsense
approach that is so doable. Thank you for changing my way of thinking. I can see "it" now!" - Anonymous Feedback
Form
"Loved the two days at Raleigh Studios. I got so inspired I am writing a new script to use only my available resources.
Principal photography will start June 1st 2007 come hell or high water. Not bad for a guy pushing 60." - Mike Chinea
"Great job with the film school, I learned more in two days than in weeks of reading books and watching instructional DVDs. I'll be making shorts at first, with little or no budget, and the tips and techniques that you and your guest speakers shared will save me a fortune, literally." - Chris Davison "Loved everything about the day!!! I couldn't be more appreciative! Outstanding! Very focused on the topic. Superb!!!
Phenomenal day!!!" - Anonymous Feedback Form
"Thank you so much for the class. I learned a great deal about no-budget films and will definitely recommend this class
to my friends and colleagues." - Tatiana Chekhova
"Mark, great class. Can not begin to thank you. Learning so much, and finding inspiration. It was a fantastic experience.
I have watched and rewatched some of the films that were mentioned and shown last weekend." - David Zaugh
"Phenomenal stuff. A shot of adrenaline for us to do our film. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!" - Anonymous Feedback
Form
"Thank you for the class. Course 101's information was realistic, yet it let me see the possibilities for me to make a no-budget film." - Leina Yotanka "I wanted to thank you for the lecture you gave today. It was incredibly insightful and helped me a lot. You also pumped me up a bit knowing I'm doing the right thing, on the right track, and just do it." - Michael Eiff "Wow. So glad I got to attend. I am going to re-write my script and shoot for no money!!! Plus I'm already thinking of
a new script using the locations and people I have. Thank you." - Anonymous Feedback Form
"Thanks for the class today--it was well worth my time, and I'm so glad I went. Great teaching. Your class has helped
me A LOT with pre-production." - Steve Rudolf
"Wonderful! Enjoyed it. Learned so much. It was exactly the kind of class I had been looking for! Wish you were here
in Atlanta!" - Anonymous Feedback Form (Atlanta 2007)
My partner and I took the two day seminar last year and are using many of your valuable lessons in the lead up to production.
Thanks again! - Carl Darchuk, (Director-"Beautysleep Symphony")
"The information was great. I appreciated Mark sharing his secrets and knowledge of the industry." - Anonymous Feedback
Form (Atlanta 2007)
"Thanks again for a great workshop last weekend. Fantastic from start to finish, and I have recommended it to others already." - Phil Kaufman
"Great class, Mark! Jay (Duplass) was great, but so was all your hands-on experience. Great class." - Arianna Ortiz "Tremendous stuff, all weekend long, and so professionally put together. The "write to your definition of no-budget/write to your resources" philosophy at the center of your teaching really came through and rang true -- absolutely vital, and really sums it up." - Chris Soth, Screenwriting Instructor, www.milliondollarscreenwriting.com "Your workshop was fantastic--well worth the money in my no budget filmmaking world. I'm a graduate of UCLA film school and two of my screenplays were considered by the Sundance Institute Screenwriters Lab. You and your guest speakers inspired my husband and I to move forward, honor our uniqueness, and trust our intuition instead of playing the approval game. You've liberated us! Thank you so much. Once again, thanks a million for sharing your experiences." - Chien-ei Yu "It was a great balance between the practical elements and the inspiration to create films with limited resources.
It was well organized and the guest speakers added a tremendous amount to the class. I will definitely be recommending
it to several people I know." - John Chalverus
"As good as the first seminar was, this one was even better organized and more effective.
The guest filmmakers were great, especially Jay Duplass. You were entertaining and inspiring as usual. It's
a kick in my ass to get a feature going. Thanks." - Patrick Cannon
"I was really impressed with you presentations, your style and your storytelling; I found it to be really entertaining." - Susan Glatzer (former VP at Paramount Pictures)
"This workshop was really really great. I've been to many and I still learned so much." - Darrell Kiedo, Actor/Producer/Screenwriter
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