WAITLIST NOW OPEN
Finish a Short Film.
Build a Repeatable Process.
For Actors Tired of Waiting for Permission
A 60-day Short Film sprint for actors who are done waiting for permission to create.
Ship a 3–5 minute film. Show it to 5 people. Repeat.
I'm building my own short first and sharing everything along the way: process, templates, and lessons.
Join the waitlist to follow along and get early access when the sprint opens.
No spam. No hype. Just honest updates on the build.
Who This Is For
THIS IS FOR YOU IF:
✓ You’re an actor (or creative) who wants to make something — not wait to be cast
✓ You have a full-time job and need a realistic, structured process
✓ You’ve thought about making a short but never finished one
✓ You believe skill comes from doing, not just studying
✓ You want accountability, not hype
THIS IS NOT FOR YOU IF:
✗ You’re looking for a guarantee of bookings, representation, or fame
✗ You want a passive course you can watch without doing anything
✗ You need something polished and Hollywood-grade on the first try
✗ You’re not willing to finish imperfectly
What You’ll Do in the Sprint
Over 60 days, you’ll move through a structured process to write, shoot, edit, and finish a 3–5 minute Short Film. Then you’ll show it to at least 5 people.
“Showing it to 5 people” can be as simple as texting a private link to friends. The point is completion, feedback, and iteration. Not virality.
A finished, imperfect short you can hold in your hands and say: “I made this, and know how to move forward because of it.”
THE SPRINT STRUCTURE:
Weeks 1–2: Constraints + Concept — pick your idea within tight guardrails
Weeks 3–4: Script + Shotlist — plan it simply
Weeks 5–6: Shoot — capture your footage (phone is fine)
Weeks 7–8: Edit + Finish — cut it together, add sound, export
Week 8+: Show it to 5 people — share, get feedback, reflect
No fancy gear required. No film school prerequisite. Just the willingness to begin, create, and end.
Why Finishing Matters More Than Starting
There’s a popular idea — inspired by Malcolm Gladwell’s research — that mastery comes from iterations. Not from one grand attempt, but from doing the thing again and again, each time a little better.
But you can’t iterate on something you never finish. Most actors have ideas for shorts. Few have finished ones. The gap isn’t talent — it’s a process for getting from “begin” to “end.”
This sprint is designed to close that gap. Small film. Tight constraints. Clear finish line. That’s it.
✦ Constraints breed creativity: 3–5 minutes, limited locations, small cast
✦ Finishing beats perfection: a done short teaches more than an unfinished masterpiece
✦ Showing your work builds courage: 5 people is enough to start
✦ Repetition builds mastery: the first short is just the beginning
What You Get by Joining the Waitlist Now
The sprint isn’t open yet. I’m making my own Short Film first — testing the process, building the templates, and documenting every step. Waitlist members get to follow along as it happens:
✦ Behind-the-scenes updates as I make my own Short Film
✦ Templates and tools I’m building along the way (shotlists, schedules, checklists)
✦ The Micro-Short Starter Kit — a free PDF with constraints, prompts, and a 60-day plan
✦ Early access when the sprint officially opens
✦ Founding member pricing — the lowest the sprint will ever be
You’re not signing up for a finished product. You’re joining the build. That’s the point.
Honest Answers
How much time does this take per week?
The sprint is designed for people with full-time jobs. Plan for 3–5 hours per week during writing/planning phases, and a couple of focused shoot days during production. It’s meant to fit alongside your life, not replace it.
Do I need expensive gear or software?
No. A phone camera and free editing software (like CapCut or DaVinci Resolve) are enough. Constraints are the point — less gear forces more creativity.
Will this get me an agent or bookings?
I won’t promise that. What I can promise: you’ll finish a short film and build a repeatable process for making more. That body of work and that skill set are yours to keep. What doors they open is up to you and the work you put in.
What if I’ve never made anything before?
Good. That’s exactly who this is for. The sprint is built around tight constraints specifically so you don’t need experience — you need willingness to try and finish.
When does the sprint launch?
Not yet. I’m making my own short first to pressure-test the process. Waitlist members will be the first to know when it’s ready — and will get founding member pricing.
Stop Waiting. Start Making.
Join the waitlist. Follow the build. Be first in line when the sprint opens.
- Matt