Master Film Directing by Shooting Your Own Short Film
A hands-on 7-day course that teaches you the craft through real directing exercises and a practical blueprint to shoot your short film — without industry contacts, big budgets, or a pro crew.
Our Students Have Gone on to Win Awards, Secure Funding, and Finish Real Films!
Start Your First Day Now — Don’t Wait!
Instant Access • 7 Modules • Self-Paced • No Experience Required
Created by Adrian Bol - Director of the Netflix #2 Hit Legacy of Lies
What You'll Actually Have After 7 Days
BEFORE
Vague ideas
Unclear script
Scattered notes
No actors
No crew
No equipment
No plan
Uncertainty...
AFTER 7 Days
👉 A Clear Idea
👉 Pro Short Film Script
👉 Director's Vision
👉 Shot List
👉 Storyboard
👉 Clear Schedule Template
👉 Location Scouting Plan
👉 Casting Strategy
👉 Gear Without a Budget
👉 Pro Crew for Free
👉 Legal Kit
👉 Working with Actors
👉 Blocking Your Scenes
👉 AI-Post-Production Tools
👉 Festival Checklist
👉 Film Launch Strategy
This Is Not a Traditional Film School
Traditional film school teaches theory. You’ll get project drag, debt, and delayed results. Our system teaches the actual workflow pro filmmakers use — and gives you structured steps to finish your project and launch your career.
In 7 Days, You Will Understand the Entire Short Film Process and Know Exactly What to do Next.
DAY #1: MINDSET
Turn Your Limits Into an Advantage
Learn how to work with what you already have and plan a short film you can actually shoot.
DAY #2: IDEA
Lock a Short Film Idea That Actually Works
Shape a short film idea that’s specific, shootable, and worth committing to — before you write a single page.
DAY #3: SCRIPT
Write a Short Film Script That Hits
Translate your idea into a short script with a strong opening, clear escalation, and a satisfying payoff that works on screen.
DAY #4: PREP
Prep Your Shoot Like a Pro Filmmaker
Learn how to organize logistics, crew, and time so you can focus on performance and storytelling on set.
DAY #5: SHOOT
Direct Your Short Film with Confidence
Learn how to direct with clarity and intention, capturing what you need without overcomplicating the day or losing momentum.
DAY #6: EDIT
Edit Your Short Film Like a Pro
Learn how to shape performances, rhythm, and sound so the emotional core of the film comes through.
DAY #7: LAUNCH
Conquer the Festival Circuit
Launch a targeted festival strategy to earn selections, awards, and career-building credibility.
What’s Included:
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There’s one thing that separates the fastest-rising film directors from everyone else:
Instead of spending weeks refining your story, script, and vision…
…AI helps you turn story ideas into production templates in minutes — and here are the engines that make that possible.
AI TOOL #1:
Concept Engine
This AI tool helps to elevate your ideas to a professional level — AI isn’t writing for you, but with you, sharpening and expanding your creativity.
AI TOOL #2:
Screenplay Engine
This AI tool helps to elevate your script from rough draft to cinematic flow, with AI partnering with you to sharpen structure, story rhythm, and character moments.
AI TOOL #3:
Pre-Production Engine
This AI tool helps to elevate your filmmaking process, guiding you through scene breakdowns, schedules, logistics, and cast/crew planning while keeping your unique directing vision at the center.
AI TOOL #4:
Director's Vision Engine
This AI tool helps to elevate your visual storytelling, partnering with you to shape your style and themes into a unified Director’s Vision — and giving you shotlists, storyboards, and moodboards that bring your film’s identity to life.
AI TOOL #5:
Post-Production Engine
This AI tool helps to elevate your edit into a professional, high-end final film — showing you how to use AI to add cinematic establishing shots, titles, inserts, audio cleaning, and visual enhancements that give your short the look and feel of a million-dollar movie..
AI TOOL #6:
Film Festival Engine
This AI tool helps to elevate your film festival strategy by working with you to analyze your film, materials, and goals — then guiding you through the exact festivals, premiere path, and AI-powered promotional tools that give your film its strongest chance on the circuit.
AI TOOL #7:
Social Media Engine
This AI tool helps to elevate your promotion strategy by aligning your filmmaking voice with a clear, cinematic social media plan — supported by AI-generated visuals, content pillars, captions, and a posting schedule designed to amplify your film’s impact.
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14-day money-back guarantee.
Everything You Need to Go From Idea to Award
CORE PROGRAM
The No-Budget Short Film Bootcamp
7 comprehensive modules from concept to completion.
Professional feedback at every stage of production.
Action! Method verification at each milestone.
Private filmmaker community access.
Festival submissions handled by our team.
Personalized Festival Launch Plan.
Complete system from idea to award-winning film, , including a workbook for every module.
$2,497 Value
"Finally, a Real Plan"
“I’d been drowning in tutorials. The Bootcamp gave me a step-by-step plan. The Pre-Production Bible + shot-list system made our shoot day calm and focused—and it shows on screen.” — Andre P., writer-director
BONUS #1
1-on-1 "Career Breakthrough" Strategy Session
Personal career consultation with Action! Method director.
Custom career roadmap based on your goals.
Industry connection recommendations.
Next project (feature film) planning and strategy.
Funding approach consultation.
$997 Value
"No Contacts? No Problem"
“I went from scattered notes to a finished short in six weeks with a three-person crew. The checklists and schedules shaved days off prep, and we ended up winning ‘Best Newcomer’ at our first festival.” — Maya K., first-time director
BONUS #2
Director's Pre-Production Bible Templates
Professional shot list & shot sizes templates.
Cast and crew management forms.
Location scouting template.
Crew & Gear Checklist.
Shot Composition Breakdown.
Legal forms and releases.
Production schedule builder.
$797 Value
"Best purchase ever!"
“I’m outside the U.S. with no industry contacts. The Bootcamp showed me how to leverage what I do have—locations, friends, weekends. We shot locally, built a mini-EPK, and won a jury mention. Now I’ve got a micro-budget grant.” — Tomas G., international director
BONUS #3
"Director's Emergency Toolkit" Problem-Solving Guide
Production Readiness Checklist.
On-set crisis management strategies.
Difficult actor handling techniques.
Equipment failure backup plans.
Weather/location contingencies.
Post-production troubleshooting.
$497 Value
"Finished My First Short"
“I teach full-time, so time is tight. The ‘Write it, Shoot it, Win it’ rhythm let me work nights and weekends without burning out. Two official selections so far, plus a meeting with a producer.” — Laura S., teacher & filmmaker
THE ULTIMATE GUARANTEE
Win or Full Refund
If your film doesn't win at least one award, full money-back guarantee.
No questions asked refund policy.
You keep all bonuses even if you request refund.
$497 Protection
"Win-or-Refund? I Won"
“I was skeptical about the win-or-refund promise. Didn’t need it. We won Best Drama at a regional fest, but more importantly I left with confidence, collaborators, and a repeatable process.” — Ben D., indie director
Total Value Breakdown
$5,285 Total Value
Today Only $497
What You're Really Getting:
Core Program: $2,497
1-on-1 Strategy Session: $997
Director's Pre-Production Bible: $797
Director's Emergency Toolkit: $497
Win-or-Refund Guarantee: $497
TOTAL VALUE: $5,285
YOUR INVESTMENT TODAY: ONLY $497
YOU SAVE: $4,788
SUCCES STORIES
People We've Helped Jumpstart their Film Directing Careers!
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Meet Your Mentor Adrian Bol
Hi, I’m Adrian Bol
I was born in the Netherlands, wandered through Amsterdam, New York, Barcelona, Los Angeles and Rome.
It took me two decades of false starts, rejections, and “almosts” to figure out how to turn ideas into financed, released films.
When I finally asked a working filmmaker for help, everything changed. I built a system from the tools the top 1% actually use — and that blueprint became The Action! Method. Now I help aspiring directors get where I am, faster.
I’ve written and directed features, shorts, and commercials worldwide. LEGACY OF LIES (writer/director/producer) hit #2 on Netflix US and #4 on Netflix UK, drew praise from Netflix’s Director of Creative Talent Investment & Development, and opened real doors.
I was hired to adapt Arturo Pérez-Reverte’s THE MAN FROM ROME (Amazon Prime, starring Richard Armitage).
And in 2025, I shot BREAKING COVER with legendary DoP Andrzej Sekuła (Pulp Fiction, American Psycho).
I know the grind. I also know the shortcut: an Award-Winning Short that proves you can direct — built with professional verification at every step.
Selected awards & highlights (feature + shorts):
Ferrara Film Festival — Best Director & Best Feature (World) (Legacy of Lies) • Hollywood Art & Movie Awards — Best Feature • Barcelona Planet Film Festival — Best Director • Edinburgh Independent Film Awards — Best Action Film • London Independent Film Awards — Best British Feature • Montreal Independent Film Festival — Excellence in Film Directing • Santa Monica Film Festival — Honorable Mention • Latitude Film Awards — Best Feature Film • Accolade Competition — Award of Excellence • Filminute — Jury Commendation • New York Independent International Film Festival — Best International Director & Best Feature (Blindspot) • Official Selections: International Film Festival Rotterdam (Sweet Betty), Film by the Sea, Los Angeles International, and more.
Filmography (select):
Breaking Cover (2026) — director • Faith (2023) — writer • The Man from Rome (2022) — writer (adaptation) • Legacy of Lies (2020) — writer/director/producer • Angel Snuck (2016) — short, writer/director • Idiosyncratic (2013) — short, writer/director • Blindspot (2008) — writer/director/producer • Sweet Betty (2007) — short, director • Castingx (2005) — writer/director/producer.
In development:
Tokyo Blackout — writer/director • Who Will Remember — writer/director • Gweilo — director • Honour Bound — writer/director • Rigged — writer/director/producer • Rain Dogs — writer/director.
Frequently Asked Questions
Question 1: I've never directed anything before. Is this too advanced for me?
This course is specifically designed for first-time directors. We assume zero directing experience and build your skills systematically. The Personal Production Inventory in Module 1 helps you discover resources you already have, and our verification process ensures you're ready before each step.
Question 2: What if I don't have any equipment or crew?
That's exactly what this system addresses. We show you how to make award-winning films with basic equipment (even smartphones) and minimal crew. Many successful films in our system are shot with just 2-3 people. The constraint-based creativity approach turns limitations into advantages.
Question 3: How long does the whole process take from start to finished film?
Most students complete their films within a few weeks part-time. The bootcamp is self-paced, but we recommend dedicating 2 hours per day. Some finish faster, others take longer based on their schedule and concept complexity.
Question 4: What if I already have a script? Can I use that?
Absolutely. In Module 2, we help you adapt your existing script for no-budget production. Many concepts can be modified to work within resource constraints while maintaining their core story and emotional impact.
Question 5: Do you provide the film crew and equipment?
No, this is about using what you already have access to. We help you identify people in your network who can help and teach you to work with basic equipment. This approach keeps costs near zero and teaches real-world filmmaking skills.
Question 6: What if I live in a small town with no film industry connections?
Perfect. Some of our biggest success stories come from small towns. You're not competing with big-budget productions—you're creating intimate, personal films that stand out because of their authenticity. Geographic location doesn't limit your ability to create award-winning work.
Question 7: Is there ongoing support after the course ends?
Yes. You get lifetime access to the community, updates to materials, and ongoing festival submission support in the community.
Question 8: What happens if I get busy and can't complete the course?
The course is entirely self-paced with no expiration date. You can take breaks as needed and resume when ready. Many students complete their films while working full-time jobs.
Question 9: Can I really make a professional-looking film with no budget?
Yes. Professional quality comes from storytelling, not expensive equipment. We focus on narrative structure, character development, and emotional impact—the elements that actually win awards.
What Makes This Different From Every Other Film Course:
Professional Verification at Every Stage
Before you waste time shooting, industry professionals validate your concept, script, and production plan. No more guessing if your idea "works."
Constraint-Based Creativity
Instead of teaching you to work around limitations, we teach you to turn every constraint into a creative advantage. No budget becomes your signature style.
Results-Focused Methodology
Every decision, every technique, every strategy is designed with one goal: creating an award-worthy short film that gets noticed by industry professionals.
Complete Done-For-You Systems
Professional templates, planning documents, feedback reports, and festival submission strategies. Nothing left to chance.
Community of Committed Creators
Connect with fellow filmmakers who are serious about finishing, not just learning. Build relationships that last beyond the bootcamp.
Why This Bootcamp Succeeds Where Others Fail
- Film Schools teach theory. We Create Winners.
- Traditional film education costs $50,000+ and takes years to maybe land you an assistant role. We deliver Award-Winning Directors in 7 modules for $497.
- YouTube tutorials teach techniques. We Build Careers.
- You can learn camera settings anywhere. But knowing how to create a Festival Strategy, write Concepts that win, and Direct With Authority? That requires a Proven Methodology.
- Other courses end with uploading to Vimeo. We End With Awards.
- The Action! Method isn't academic—it's practical.
- Every element has been tested by Working Directors who understand that the industry rewards results, not potential.
- Our Verification Process ensures your film meets Professional Standards.
- Our Festival Strategy puts your work where decision-makers will see it.
From Aspiring to Award-Winning: Your 10 Guaranteed Outcomes
1. A Completed, Award-Winning Short Film - Your proof of concept that opens industry doors
2. Professional Industry Credibility - Verification and awards that separate you from hobbyists
3. Real-World Directing Experience - Hands-on leadership of an actual film production
4. Strategic Festival Recognition - Submissions handled by professionals who know what wins
5. Valuable Industry Network - Relationships with emerging directors at your level
6. Proven Track Record - Tangible evidence that you deliver results under pressure
7. Complete Filmmaking Skill Set - Master every aspect from concept through distribution
8. Career Momentum - Use your success as leverage for funding and future projects
9. Personal Breakthrough - Transform your identity from "wannabe" to "filmmaker"
10. Feature Film Foundation - Everything you learn builds toward your signature feature
Your Film Career Starts With One Decision
Every successful director remembers the exact moment they stopped planning and started creating. The moment they committed to finishing instead of perfecting. The moment they chose results over reasons.
This is That Moment For You!
You already have everything needed to make an award-winning film. You have locations, people, basic equipment, and stories worth telling. What you've lacked is a system that guarantees completion and professionals who ensure your film reaches the right audiences.
The industry doesn't care about your film school degree or your equipment list. It rewards directors who finish strong films and win recognition.
The Clock is Ticking!
While you're reading this, another filmmaker just committed to their breakthrough. Another director just decided to stop waiting for someday.
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