Adrian Per – The Filmmaker’s Academy

Adrian Per – The Filmmaker’s Academy

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

Standing Out 

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

Course Curriculum

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.

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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.