make Your movie
MASTER YOUR MICROBUDGET MINDSET
(a two-day workshop)Stop waiting for permission & greenlight your film with a microbudget framework
On January 17th and 18th (from 11-2pm PT), go from idea to clear, strategic plan via this virtual live workshop. Through a customized framework, you’ll build a roadmap for creating a micro-budget film that aligns with your big-picture career aspirations — all while focusing on your unique strengths and resources.
There are countless filmmaking resources out there—many of them free! Master Your Microbudget Mindset goes beyond just tactics, focusing on strategy, essential soft skills, and the intangibles of creating a micro-budget film.
We’ll cover sustainable pacing and project management, especially for those leading their own projects. You’ll get adaptable frameworks to guide you, but ultimately, you’ll make the film your way. Plus, we’ll build a community of support and accountability within the workshop.
Spots are limited — secure yours now!you know you wanna make a movie, but…
In this consolidating film industry, making a movie can feel impossible. Maybe you’re feeling held back because:
You’ve noodled on an idea but you're still waiting for permission to finally make the damn thing.The lack of a “proper” budget makes creating a film feel out of reach, overwhelming and intangible.You've made sketches, shorts, or commercials, but tackling something long-form feels like a huge leap.You’re afraid of making something that won’t match your vision, so you stay in place rather than diving in.You’re missing a supportive filmmaking community to lean on or collaborate with.Making a movie requires you to put yourself out there — and that’s scary as hell!
Here’s the truth:
The only way forward is to greenlight yourself. With the right mindset and framework, you can leverage what you already have and make your movie.
in Master your Micrcobudget Mindset , You’ll learn how to:
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Define your filmmaking & career goals
Build the foundation for your film and career by clarifying your goals, addressing fears & setting a clear, realistic plan of what “micro-budget” means for you. 💡
engineer based on what you have
Embrace creative constraints by crafting a script to maximize existing resources. Identify the skills that make your project uniquely yours. 🔨
Build your production framework
From sourcing funds to building your team to releasing your film, we’ll cover comprehensive roadmaps, address common barriers & explore the tools needed to finish your film.😌
Stay grounded while you’re making it
Manage the physical, mental & emotional demands of microbudgets via techniques for sustaining creativity under pressure, navigating setbacks & building a support network.
Filmmaker Meghan Ross on microbudget mindset
"This workshop helped quell my fears about financing and making my first feature film and prepared me for the ups and downs of what's ahead.
GG is a rare gem in this often heartless industry of someone who says she's going to do something and then actually does it (like making a fantastic microbudget film). That extends to her consistent support of indie filmmakers (especially women!) and her unabashed sharing of what worked and what didn't from her own experiences.”
more from from microburdget mindset participants
“I learned a ton about filmmaking and myself in the process. Love how GG pushes you to think about your existing resources and turn that into a film that will transform your career.
Highly recommend it!”
Ryan Thomas
Cinematographer
“This workshop approaches making a microbudget feature in a more nuanced way than your run of the mill course. Highly recommend if you're interested in making a microbudget feature but don't quite know how to start planning for it.
The knowledge and advice GG shares from her own experience is invaluable and encouraging. It helped me evaluate the options and resources I have in order to make my project a reality without breaking the bank.”
Tatiana Gomez
Director, Cinematographer
“GG is a powerhouse source for all things film. This course is an amazing opportunity to learn in detail her approach to making a microbudget movie from pre to post production.
Her instruction technique is thoughtful and accessible, covering a huge range of topics from rehearsing with actors, to the technical aspects, and managing your mental health.
An unexpected bonus was connecting with other filmmakers during the course. I also think all the knowledge of this course could be seamlessly applied to a macrobudget movie.”
Jessica Amento
Screenwriter, Director
Who’s Running this thing anyway?
I’m GG Hawkins. I left my career in ad sales six years ago to pursue filmmaking. Before greenlighting my first feature, I had made shorts, sketches, web series, and podcasts, most of which were self-funded on a shoestring budget. Nearing my mid-30s, I knew I wanted to take on something bigger and more ambitious, setting my sights on a feature.
Yet, even with representation, a few well-known labs under my belt, and a part-time job interviewing filmmakers as host of the No Film School podcast, I couldn’t find a clear path to a feature through traditional indie channels that wouldn’t take YEARS of fundraising. It wasn’t until my friend and two-time micro-budget director, Henry Lovner, casually suggested I “just make a movie” that I thought, hey, why not?
I needed that nudge to say yes to myself, and I’m grateful for it. Working with what I had, I reverse-engineered a story (check out the process in this video →) and completed my micro-budget feature. It was incredibly challenging but also the most rewarding, creatively fulfilling experience of my life.
I created the Master Your Microbudget Mindset mini-course to set you on the path to making your own film so you, too, can take control of your creative journey.
The price
2-day Workshop — $450
2 Days of Intensive Training: Guidance to create a clear, actionable plan for your micro-budget film.
Tailored Brainstorm Strategy: Develop a film concept based on the unique resources you already have.
Production Plan: Step-by-step roadmap to organize and shoot your film.
Pitch Deck Creation: Tools to present your film to potential investors and partners.
Community Building Strategy: Learn how to develop a filmmaking network to support your project.
Evergreen Resources: Access to frameworks you can use beyond the workshop.
2-Day Mini-course PLUS 1:1 — $550
The full workshop:
2 Days of Intensive Training Online: Personalized guidance to create a clear, actionable plan for your micro-budget film.
Tailored Brainstorm Strategy: Develop a film concept based on the unique resources you already have.
Production Plan: Step-by-step roadmap to organize and shoot your film.
Pitch Deck Creation: Tools to present your film to potential investors and partners.
Community Building Strategy: Learn how to develop a filmmaking network to support your project.
Evergreen Resources: Access to frameworks you can use beyond the workshop.
PLUS One-On-One Feedback with GG: For an additional $100, you will get a 1:1 session with GG (a $250 value)
faQs
Who is this for?
This is perfect for emerging filmmakers who feel overwhelmed by the process but are ready to take control and make their micro-budget film using the resources they already have.
What will I leave with?
You’ll leave with a tailored brainstorm strategy, a production plan, a pitch deck, and a community-building strategy—everything you need to get your film off the ground.
How is this different from other courses?
It’s an intensive, hands-on workshop that focuses on your unique goals and resources. You’ll get personalized guidance, not a cookie-cutter approach.
How long is it?
It’s a 2-day intensive designed to maximize productivity and give you a clear plan to move forward with your film.
Do I need to have a film idea already?
Not necessarily. The workshop will help you brainstorm and refine an idea based on what resources you have access to.
What kind of support will I get afterwards?
You’ll leave with actionable frameworks and strategies that you can continue using to grow your filmmaking career.
What if I don’t have a budget to make a film?
That’s exactly why this workshop exists! We’ll help you design a film around the resources you do have, no matter how limited.
How do I know if I’m ready for this?
If you’re tired of waiting, ready to bet on yourself, and want a clear plan to make your film happen, then this is the perfect next step for you.