Build and Lead Better
Film & Video Teams

Lead Your Creatives

leadership & creative support

Confidently lead your team and business

For churches, agencies, and companies that rely on video to communicate, I help leaders figure out what to build in-house, what to outsource, who to hire, and how to lead the team.


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Build Your Team

What should you look for in building a contractor list, making your first full-time hire or assembling a specialized team? Finding the right people to do the right jobs will alleviate stress and make filmmaking a joy …not a headache.

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Creatively Direct

Filmmaking incorporates aspects of photography, music, writing, design, engineering, journalism, and stage direction… all to make one video! Go deeper into how the skills work together so you can give helpful feedback and direction to your team.

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Develop

As leaders, we need to keep learning and building into our teams. We can build a custom coaching program with the guidance and structure you need to get yourself and your team where you want to be.

How We Work together

Coaching Process

Free Introductory Call

Let’s connect on a 30 minute phone or video call to discuss what you want to accomplish and whether MyFilmTeam is a good fit for you.

Complete Payment & On-line Assessment Form

After making your initial payment, complete your assessment form and we are on our way.

Get To Work

I’ve studied your assessment and prepped for our time together.

We’ll choose the right path for where you are:

Team Leader Strategy Intensive — A focused 90-minute session to identify priorities and create your next-90-days plan.

Team Leader Accelerator — A 90-day private coaching program to build your leadership, team, and creative direction skills.

Find My Filmmaker — Independent guidance to define the role, evaluate candidates, and find the right filmmaker for your team.

Leader Cohort — An eight-week group experience for creative leaders working through similar challenges.

Have Questions?

Frequently Asked
Questions

What is the Team Leader Strategy Intensive?

This is a 90 minute 1-on-1 coaching session where we address specific growth areas you identified in our introductory call along with anything that stood out in your assessment. You will receive a “next-90 days” activation plan within one week of our meeting.

The session costs $350 and will be made applicable towards the Team Leader Accelerator if you enroll within 14 days.

What is the Team Leader Accelerator?

This is the best way for you to accomplish your goals in a set period of time. It takes what we cover in a Team Leader Strategy Intensive and expands it to a 90-day private coaching program that includes 6 coaching sessions along with weekly career development assignments and a specified amount of email/voice support.

At the completion of the program you will receive a “next-90 days” roadmap to keep your momentum going.

The program costs $2,000. If you sign up within 14 days of completing the Team Leader Strategy Intensive, the cost drops to $1,650.

What is the Leader Cohort?

The cohort gives you the benefits of coaching while adding a community of leaders working through similar challenges. You’ll follow a structured eight-week program, with practical assignments, accountability, and guidance. It’s a different experience designed to help you learn, make decisions, take action, and build your career alongside others.

The cohort is part workshop, part coaching, part creative community. You’re building a network along with your career.

The Cohort costs $895.

What is “Find My Filmmaker”?

I will help your church, nonprofit, agency, or business identify the kind of filmmaker you actually need, define the role, evaluate candidates, and select the right person for your team.

I would be an independent advisor looking to help you find the best fit. Find My Filmmaker starts at $2,500

Can I put together my own group of people for a cohort?

Absolutely! You’ll get 25% off your individual price if you want to organize your own group with a minimum of 5 leaders (but no more than 10).

I still need to follow up with each attendee to make sure they are a good fit, but this is a great way to grow and lead together.

Can I hire you to work with my team?

Yes! We can do a Team Intensive Coaching Call, an on-site Team Strategy Consulting Day, workshops for up to 24 people, as well as talks relating to Leadership, Craft & Creativity.

If you have a specific idea in mind then let’s connect and we can determine what would serve your team the best.

I am also available to work as a fractional Creative Director or Team Lead if you are in a time of transition or need long term coaching.

Have more questions or ready for the first step?

Let’s connect, I’d love to hear your story!

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Our Clients Said

Excellent Guide

Chris has has a calming effect on my projects. If I’m anxious, he has solutions. The way he treats everything as an adventure and opportunity is infectious.

★★★★★

Aaron

Highly Recommended

Chris was invaluable in helping me get anything accomplished. He was always friendly, professional and responsible. I recommend him highly!

★★★★★

Lisa

Highest recommendation!

Bravo bravo. Chris is the guy.

★★★★★

Quin