Adrian Per – The Filmmaker’s Academy

Here’s What You Get:

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

Bonuses Include:

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.

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.

Filmmaking Templates Pack

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.