Your Instructor
Hi! I’m Ani Mercedes (she/her), Founder, C.E.O., and Impact Producer at Looky Looky Pictures, as well as a "gate-opener" and educator.
I’m obsessed with empowering independent filmmakers in reaching their most passionate audience! We’ve worked with hundreds of filmmakers around the world to implement, advise, and guide them on their impact production efforts for their film.
We work with stories that go beyond empathy; that aim to participate in the transformational work of building solidarity with (rather than for) the communities they hope to serve.
I hope this knowledge is super helpful to you! Enjoy!
Course Curriculum
Thriving Filmmaker Show (Webinars)
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after you enroll
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StartOverview: Thriving Filmmaker Webinars
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StartHow to Create an Effective Funding Sample Reel for Your Film with Iyabo Boyd (57:06)
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StartHow First-Time Filmmaker Erin Bagwell Met Oprah & Raised $100,000 on Kickstarter (well before her film was complete) (60:00)
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StartRock Your Doc: Award-Winning Sustainable Distribution with Tim Horsburgh, Dir. of Comm. & Distribution at Kartemquin Films (58:32)
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StartHow to Build a Career Making Social Impact Films, with the legendary Pamela Yates & Paco de Onís (58:51)
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StartHow to Create a Simple and Effective Distribution Plan, with Together Films (82:16)
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StartHow to Create Stand-Out Grant Applications & Secure Fiscal Sponsorship with Toni Bell of IDA (67:52)
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StartMental Health & Self-Care for Sustainability with Rebecca Day, Documentary Producer & Psychotherapist at Film in Mind (52:00) (51:56)
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the course start and finish?
The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.
How long do I have access to the course?
How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.
What if I am unhappy with the course?
We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us in the first 30 days and we will give you a full refund.