Adrian Per – The Filmmaker’s Academy

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You already know the basics. Now it’s time to understand why it all matters. Learn the theory behind camera angles, focal length, and how one frame can convey so many different emotions, even with minimal changes. I’ll show you how to think like a filmmaker and take your work from “good” to cinematic.

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Adrian Per – The Filmmaker’s Academy

Adrian Per - The Filmmaker’s Academy

Master The Craft

The Filmmaker’s Academy

Created by APCC

Are you struggling with…

Creative Plateau

Your work looks decent, but it doesn’t stand out or feel cinematic?

Professional Gap

Can’t figure out what separates your work from filmmaker-level content?

Disconnected Clips

Your videos feel like stitched-together shots with no cohesive flow or emotion?

By the end of this course, you will be:

Thinking Cinematically

Create polished work that feels purposeful from the first frame to the final cut

Creating Emotion

Build tension, create cohesive visual narratives, and use camera movement and composition to guide emotion

Go from "good" to work that gets noticed and opens doors to new opportunities

Standing Out

Go from good to standout work that gets noticed and opens doors to new opportunities

Module 1

Creator to Filmmaker Mindset

Shift from making content to creating films. You’ll learn what it means to think like a filmmaker, understand the power of intention in every shot, and set up your own film project to follow along with throughout the course.

Chapter 1: Setting the Stage (What to Expect)
Chapter 2: What It Means to Think Like A Filmmaker
Chapter 3: The Power of Intentionality In Every Shot
Chapter 4: Project Setup

Module 2

Visual Storytelling for Solo Shooters

Master how filmmakers approach story through visuals. You’ll learn intermediate composition principles, how to use camera movement to drive emotion, how to plan shot sequences for narrative flow, and how to match lens choice to your story’s mood.

Chapter 1: How Filmmakers Approach Story in Visuals
Chapter 2: Intermediate Composition & Framing Principles
Chapter 2: Skills Practice
Chapter 3: Camera Movement to Drive Emotion
Chapter 4: Planning Shot Sequences for Narrative Flow
Chapter 5: Lens Choice & Focal Length for Mood

Module 3

Cinematic Shooting Techniques

Understand what “cinematic” actually means and how to achieve it. You’ll learn one-light setups for dramatic results, understand the psychology of camera angles, and how to frame vertical video with intention using the center-eye rule.

Chapter 1: What Does “Cinematic” Actually Mean?
Chapter 2: Cinematic Lighting With One Light
Chapter 3: The Psychology of Camera Angles – Directing Emotion with Framing
Chapter 4: Framing for Vertical Video – The Center Eye Rule & Renaissance Principles

Module 4

Sound & Edit Rhythm

Learn to use sound as your most powerful storytelling tool. You’ll master my sound formula (riser → climax → silence), learn how to control pacing and rhythm to evoke emotion, and understand how to layer immersive sound that brings your films to life.

Chapter 1: Sound as a Cinematic Storytelling Tool
Chapter 2: The Formula (Adrian’s Method)
Chapter 3: Pacing & Rhythm – Editing to Evoke Emotion
Chapter 4: Building Immersive Sound Layers
Chapter 5: Applying Sound Design in Real Time

Module 5

Preparing for Advanced Filmmaking

Celebrate how far you’ve come and prepare for what’s next. You’ll identify what separates good work from great, learn how to build a creative practice without burning out, and understand exactly where to go from here to keep growing as a filmmaker

Chapter 1: What Separates Intermediate from Pro-Level Work
Chapter 2: How to Build a Sustainable Filmmaker Practice
Chapter 3: What You’re Now Ready For
Chapter 4: Final Reflection – Where You Go From Here
Final Note – End of Course: From Creator to Filmmaker

Who The Academy is for

You’ve shot a few videos, maybe even built an audience — but you know there’s another level waiting. The Academy is for creators ready to bridge the gap between content and cinema

This course is for you if:

You want the complete path from content creator to filmmaker in one place
You know you’ll want the advanced course eventually and want to save money now
Your work looks “good” but doesn’t feel cinematic or stand out yet
You’re stuck at a creative plateau and want to break through ASAP
You want lifetime access to the foundational and advanced curriculum, including any updates
You’re serious about developing your identity as a filmmaker and don’t want to piece together your education

This course is not for you if:

You’re totally new and want to start with just the foundation to see if filmmaking is for you (start with The Cinematic Creator Blueprint)
You’re not ready to commit to the full investment yet (again, start with The Cinematic Creator Blueprint)
You’re chasing shortcuts, templates, or overnight virality
You’re looking for a gear-buying guide instead of storytelling fundamentals
You’d rather copy what’s trending than develop your own creative voice
You expect results without doing hands-on projects

Ready. Set. Action.

join the Founder’s Class

For creators who see stories before they’re told. Content College is now open. Join now to be the very first class of creators and start creating like a filmmaker.

Introducing

Adrian Per
Content College

Hey, I’m Adrian Per. I’ve spent the past 15+ years creating music videos, brand campaigns, short films, and national commercials (including Super Bowl spots). Before all this, filmmaking was nothing but me, a camera, and a dream. I created the Adrian Per Content College to give solo creators what I wish I’d had starting out: a clear, practical path to producing intentional, cinematic work without the need for fancy gear or big budgets. I can’t wait to see what y’all create.

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Duration 10 weeks
Skill level All levels
Language English
Students 66
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