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Everything I Learned Making My First Feature (Well, Almost Everything)
25 key takeaways you can use to save you and your team time, money, and a lot of heartache
Details
Jun 17, 2025, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM EDT
Live Online Class (via Zoom)
About the Class
Everything I Learned Making My First Feature (Well, Almost Everything) is an honest and comprehensive class in which JVG shares 25 key takeaways from his experience writing and directing his first feature film, Team Marco. You’ll get real-world insights to help you and your team save time, money, and a whole lot of heartache — covering every stage of the journey, from fundraising, development, and writing to directing, post-production, promotion, and sales. Whether you’re planning your first feature or already in the trenches, this class will arm you with hard-earned lessons, insider tips, and actionable strategies to help you navigate the indie filmmaking process with greater confidence and clarity.
Who is it for?
This class is for independent filmmakers and producers preparing their first feature-length project or looking to sharpen their approach to indie filmmaking. Or those curious just how it all really went.
What do I get?
2-hour online class (Yes, JVG is live not pre-recorded)
Q+A and discussion included
Takeaway materials
Replay video
Access to weekly office hours (Fridays at 1pm ET, May 23 through July 18)
Want to bundle multiple classes? Click here to pick three (save $48 total) or here to get a full 12-class Season Pass (save $289 total).