READY TO LEVEL UP YOUR FILMMAKING CAREER?
Without spending 10+ years in the industry (& 4 years and $50,000+ on film school)
MONICA MEDELLIN is now mentoring a limited number of creatives, directors, producers, and filmmakers who want to work 1-on-1 with her to elevate their creative projects and navigate the film & TV industry.
FILMMAKER ACCELERATOR PROGRAM
HOW MONICA HELPS CREATIVES, DIRECTORS, PRODUCERS AND FILMMAKERS:
+ 3 private 1:1 video sessions per month to unlock career goals, review existing projects, develop new ideas, strategize pitching, and elevate the quality of your craft.
+ Monica's Perfect Pitch Deck framework to create sellable film & TV ideas and strengthen your positioning in the current marketplace.
+ Customized, real-life resources including pitch decks, director treatments, shot lists, interview questions, beat sheets, and more to improve your creative and production process.
+ Information on how to meet industry standard and navigate the film & TV industry, including best practices for approaching and negotiating contracts and deal points as a creator, director, or producer.
+ Workshops to define your niche and strengthen your personal brand.
+ Weekly access to Monica's email for feedback.
MEET YOUR MENTOR: MONICA MEDELLIN
Monica Medellin is a filmmaker dedicated to expanding narratives around women and people of color in sports through media, including ahead-of-the-trend film, TV and branded content.
Monica is the creator and executive producer of Surf Girls Hawai'i on Prime Video.
Her work has been featured by the Emmys, Forbes, Sports Business Journal, Elle Magazine, and Shondaland, among others.
Since 2018, she has directed, produced, filmed and edited content for companies including Nike, The Olympics, LA28, Prime Video, Hello Sunshine, TOGETHXR, Red Bull Media House, World Surf League, Vans, and McDonalds.
FILMMAKER ACCELERATOR STUDENTS WORK WITH BRANDS LIKE:
CASE STUDIES:
Anna's Success:
+ Wrote and designed her first unscripted TV pitch deck using Monica's film & TV frameworks
+ Created, shot, and edited her first TV sizzle reel
+ Pitched and partnered with an A-list production company for her first unscripted TV series
Zilla's Success:
+ Wrote her first documentary film pitch deck and director's treatment using Monica's film & TV frameworks
+ Created, shot, and edited her first sizzle reel
+ Pitched, partnered with a production company, and received funding on her first documentary feature film
Isabela's Success:
+ Wrote her first film & TV pitch deck and director's treatment using Monica's film & TV frameworks
+ Booked a role as the director of photography for a commercial client
+ Her documentary short was selected for the Mountains of Color Film Festival and 5Point Film Festival
Kate's Success:
+ Wrote her first pitch deck and director's treatment using Monica's film & TV frameworks
+ Pitched her original sports documentary series idea and received green light and funding
+ Directed in the field in multiple countries with 1:1 guidance from Monica
+ Released the series in partnership with a global sports league
Cat's Success:
+ Premiered her first feature film at Chelsea Film Festival and won the audience award for best feature
+ Awarded the Reframe Stamp by The Sundance Institute and Women in Film for gender-balanced hiring
+ Wrote a film treatment for her second feature using Monica's film & TV frameworks
+ Became a finalist for the Sundance Development Track for her second feature
Danie's Success:
+ Wrote a project-winning pitch deck and director's treatment using Monica's film & TV frameworks
+ Landed her first commercial client and directed her first commercial spot
+ Directed and released her first documentary on a local streaming platform with 1:1 feedback from Monica
+ Selected for a film festival and won an award
Jessica's Success:
+ Landed her first global streaming platform client as a series director
+ Premiered her first feature length doc on a U.S. TV network
+ Wrote a project-winning pitch deck using Monica's film & TV frameworks
Rohan's Success:
+ Pitched, sold, and directed a documentary for one of India's largest TV networks
+ Founded his own post-production company
+ Hired as an editor for an award-winning production company
WHAT MONICA'S STUDENTS ARE SAYING:
"The first thing we worked on was leveling up my pitch process. Immediately after working with Monica, I pitched a big project and landed it. I booked my first commercial spot and the client loved the treatment, all thanks to our work together.
I've worked with coaches before and this was the most hands on experience I've ever had. "
"I cannot recommend Monica as a mentor enough. She's not just giving you a cookie cutter formula. She is committed to getting to know you.
She helped me fine tune my director treatment and walked me through each component. She provided feedback that was tailored and personalized to me and my project. If you're on the fence, trust me, just go all in because you won't regret it."
"Monica has taught me so much from finding the balance of honing in on your story but also understanding what the market is looking for to get your project across the line.
I cannot put into words how Monica has this ability to instill confidence in me. I'm incredibly grateful to have someone like her in my corner."