Make movies that matter
You've landed in the right place if you want to make a film.
Filmmaking is a journey. And getting started is often the hardest part. We're here to help you turn your dream into cinema magic.
And we've rebranded so if you were looking for Moonshine Communications Academy then you are in the right spot!
Welcome to The Documentary Filmmaker!
Resources to help you create your film
Online course
Define Your Ideal Audience
What if you knew your film would reach your audience before you even pick up your camera?
Online Course
One To Many
Put your content to work by making one piece into many, then you can share it across all your social platforms.
Master Class
Raising the Participant Voice
What is the participant voice? How you can harness the power of the participant voice in your documentary.
The Documentary Filmmaker Podcast
Helping filmmakers get their films made
The Documentary Filmmaker is a weekly podcast that will help you get your documentaries and films out of your head and onto the screen. Host Sue Collins has pioneered impact filmmaking and produced 10+ feature documentaries and hundreds of short films in the past 15 years. Her work has reached millions around the globe and she is a specialist in hybid-distribution. Sue's sharing what she's learned about how to make great films that reach their intended audience and have an impact.
LISTEN TO THE PODCAST
We're big believers in following your passion. And if that's filmmaking... we like you already!
We help upcoming filmmakers learn the steps to create incredible documentary films all the way from the first spark of an idea to the silver screen so that their films are completed and they go on to have successful and fulfilling careers.
For over 20 years, yikes...time flies...we've been producing films.
So, we know how many challenges filmmakers face, especially when they're starting out. Which is why we've created The Documentary Filmmaker. So we can share what we've learned along the way with you.
"Anyone planning any type of communication would benefit from this fantastic course from Moonshine Academy's Sue Collins. Whether it's a feature length film, YouTube video, social media clips, advertisement, or even donor communications, Sue will help you understand the steps you need to take before you dive right into the filming. Well worth the time invested."
Nichola Lefroy
"Mike and Sue are the most wonderful film makers."
Edward Tudor
MAKE YOUR MOVIE
Resources to get your filmmaking journey off in the right direction.
The Documentary Filmmaker YouTube series
Online Courses
Free Resources
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