WAVES MADE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER

WHERE FILM CREATIVES LEARN TO LEVEL UP 

 

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TESTIMONIALS:

 

Tyler

Nike Global Digital Creative

"To anyone reading this: sign up if you want to take off!

The dedication, consistency, and adherence to the vision that Monica has as part of her brand is unquestionable to me.

It shows in the great work we delivered and in how I mention her when others ask me what it was like to partner on projects together."

CASE STUDIES:

Anna's Success:

+ Wrote her first TV pitch deck and director's treatment 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 TV pitch deck and director's treatment using Monica's film & TV frameworks

+ Created, shot, and edited her first TV sizzle reel on location in Hawai'i

+ Pitched her unscripted TV series to top talent agencies and production companies in Hollywood

Isabela's Success:

+ Wrote and 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