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Filmmaking & Screenwriting Coaching for Beginners & Emerging Filmmakers from a Director/Producer/Editor featured by SXSW, The Economist, HBO
- Cinema
- Production
- Scriptwriting
- Audio-visual Arts
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About Michelle
I’ve chased stories across volcanic islands, Zen temples, nuclear sites, prisons, and desert motels, always searching for intriguing humans to tell stories about.
I’m an award-winning director whose work has screened at SXSW and aired on HBO and CBS News. I’ve also directed branded nonfiction campaigns for The Economist and Big Think.
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- All levels
- English
Languages in which the lesson is available :
English
I teach cinematic storytelling, screenwriting, and editing from a working director’s perspective.
My lessons focus on narrative structure, emotional pacing, and how to shape raw footage into a compelling story that holds attention.
We examine narrative tension: what creates momentum, what diffuses it, and how to make intentional editorial choices.
In your first session, we’ll clarify your story idea and outline a clear narrative structure you can immediately apply.
Bring your concept or footage. You’ll leave with concrete next steps and a practical storytelling roadmap.
I’ve helped filmmakers shape scripts, rough cuts, refine reels, and prepare festival submissions.
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Michelle has a great instinct for story and knows how to explain it in a way that actually makes sense. She helps you cut through the noise and focus on what really matters in your project.
Her feedback is honest and actionable. You leave feeling more confident and with a clear direction.See more recommendations
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