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Master The Craft

The Filmmaker’s Academy

Created by APCC

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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Are you struggling with...

Creative Plateau
Creative Plateau

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

Professional Gap
Professional Gap

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

Disconnected Clips
Disconnected Clips

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

By the end of this course, you will be:

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

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

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

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

Course Curriculum

Creator to Filmmaker Mindset
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.

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  • 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
Visual Storytelling for Solo Shooters
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.

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  • 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
Cinematic Shooting Techniques
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.

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  • 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

Sound & Edit Rhythm
Module 4

Sound & Edit Rhythm

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

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  • 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

Preparing for Advanced Filmmaking
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.

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  • 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 β€” 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
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Bonuses Include:

Creator Confidence Journal (PDF)

The Blueprint ($399 Value)

When you join The Academy, you unlock full access to The Blueprint ($399 value) for free. Together, they form your complete path from content creator to filmmaker, from fundamentals to advanced filmmaking.

Creator Confidence Journal (PDF)

The Filmmaker's Journal

A guided reflection companion that helps you apply each lesson, document your creative growth, and stay aligned with your vision as you scale your storytelling.

Shot Plan Templates

Filmmaking Templates Pack

Save hours in pre-production. Get my full library of shot lists, lighting guides, story structure templates, and pacing maps β€” the exact tools I use to plan cinematic projects efficiently.

Filmmaking Checklist

Sound Design Starter Pack

Transform your edits with sound. Includes my custom library of risers, hits, and ambient textures to make your videos feel immersive and cinematic, even with minimal gear.

Downloadable Practice Footage

Process & Practice Footage

Step inside my real filmmaking process. Watch the full breakdown of how I shoot and edits my projects. Then download the same raw footage to practice your own edit and compare results.

Sound Pack Downloads

Project planning template

Learn how to write, pace, and build narrative flow like a filmmaker. This workbook helps you turn scattered ideas into stories that hold attention and emotion from start to finish.

Private Community Access

Founders' Class Access

LIMITED TIME: Join a private discord community plus get access to an exclusive live cohort session with me and other Content College creators.

Lifetime Access

Lifetime Access

Keep creating, revisiting, and refining your craft. You’ll have lifetime access to every module, template, and bonus resource, so you can continue learning long after your first cinematic short.

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included in the academy

$699.00 USD

$699.00 USD

Get The Blueprint β€” Free


Enroll in The Filmmaker's Academy and get The Blueprint ($399) as a free bonus. You’ll master every stage of your creative journey, from your first video to cinematic storytelling that stands out. One purchase. One path. Everything you need to level up.

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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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to take the foundation course first before getting this package?

Nope. The Filmmaker's Academy includes both a foundation course AND an advanced course in one convenient package. You'll start with the fundamentals and progress through to advanced mastery with practical, follow-along lessons, projects, and downloadable tools.Β 

It's your complete path from beginner to confident filmmaker based on my 15+ years of pro filmmaking experience.

I'm brand new to filmmaking. Is this package too advanced for me?

Not at all. The Academy starts with filmmaking fundamentals like mindset, gear basics, and other foundational techniques (the ones that actually matter from my POV). You'll build your skills step-by-step before moving into advanced content. It's designed to take you from zero to filmmaker, all in one place.

And if you're already dabbling or know some basics? Even better. You'll fill in the gaps in your knowledge, learn clear workflows that eliminate guesswork, and understand how everything connects into one complete system (instead of piecing together scattered techniques from random tutorials).

How is this different from just buying the foundation course?

The Cinematic Creator Blueprint teaches you filmmaking fundamentals. The ones that actually matter based on my 15+ years on pro film sets.Β 

The Filmmaker's Academy is the full path from creator to filmmaker. You get the entire foundation course PLUS an advanced course with pro-level techniques in visual storytelling, cinematic shooting, sound design, and more. Plus, you save some money by getting both together.

If you already suspect you're going to want the advanced lessons at some point, get The Filmmaker's Academy now. You'll have lifetime access to everything, it's completely self-paced, and you'll save money compared to buying them separately later.

What makes this course different from other filmmaking courses?

You're getting raw, uncut access to my actual creative process. The messy, real stuff most creators never show you. You'll watch me write, film, and edit a complete project from the very first idea to the final frame. No shortcuts and no post-production polish on the process itself. Just me working through the same challenges and steps as you.

You'll see exactly how I think, make decisions, and solve problems in real time. It's like having me in the room with you, showing you the truth behind the content you see online.

So the real difference is that you won’t just watch passively and have nothing to show for it. Instead, you'll build your own project alongside me, step by step. By the end, you'll have two portfolio pieces you're actually proud of, not just a head full of theory.

What will I actually make by the end?

Again, you'll create two complete cinematic film projects; one using foundational skills, and one that showcases advanced techniques. Plus, you'll walk away with a clear, repeatable process for creating consistently, not to mention the confidence to share your work and a portfolio that proves you know what you're doing.

Do I need expensive gear or a crew to take your courses?

Nope. I'll show you how to achieve cinematic results with minimal gear, including one-light setups and other techniques for solo creators. As with all my courses, the focus is on intention and confidence, not equipment. Upgrade your gear later if you want, but you don't need expensive equipment to create work you're proud of (or to take my courses).

How long will it take me to finish?

The bundle is self-paced, so you can move at your own speed. If you follow along and complete both film projects, plan for 4-6 focused weekends depending on your schedule. But there's no rush! You have lifetime access, so you can take your time and come back whenever you need.

What if I get stuck during the courses?

You're not alone. I encourage you to share your work and get feedback in the Private Content College Discord Community from other serious creators. Plus, the courses include downloadable practice footage, sound packs, and templates so you can work through techniques step by step.

Keep going! Breakthroughs often happen when you least expect it.

How long do I have access to the courses?

Lifetime access. Once you're in, you're inβ€”including any future updates I make. You can learn at your own pace, come back whenever you need a refresher, and keep building your skills over time.

Introducing

Adrian Per
Content College

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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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