Plan your career
in Film & Video

Find Your Place

Own your career

Focus on the work you love

Already working in film & video—but not sure where your career is headed?

MyFilmTeam exists to help filmmakers build sustainable careers and find their niche.

All too often Film & Video workers burn out or find themselves stuck with “golden handcuffs” —doing what they slid into instead of what they decide to do.

Today you can change that. We can make a plan to focus on the work you love and map out the future you want.


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Business Planning

Approachable high level discussions to help you think about the business side of your career

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Brand & Marketing

Clarify your message and what you offer so that you can market to the right clients or organizations to find the work you love

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Skill Development

Identify what can give you the advantage while looking for your next freelance, contract or salary job and make a plan to own it

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 meet up for your Filmmaker Strategy Intensive, begin your Career Accelerator or we launch our journey together with the Filmmaker Cohort.

Have Questions?

Frequently Asked
Questions

What is the Filmmaker Strategy Intensive?

This is a 90 minute 1-on-1 coaching session where we start building your desired career path based on your career assessment and goals. 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 Positioning & Career Accelerator if you enroll within 14 days.

What is the Career Accelerator?

This takes what we cover in a Filmmaker 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.

You will determine where you most naturally fit in relation to where you want to go, clarify your professional identity, and create an action plan for getting your first opportunities. 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 Filmmaker Strategy Intensive, the cost drops to $1,650.

What is the Filmmaker Cohort?

The cohort gives you the benefits of coaching while adding a community of filmmakers 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.

One-on-one coaching is deeper and more personal. It’s the better choice when you have a specific challenge, need focused attention, or want to move quickly. The cohort is different; it’s part workshop, part coaching, part creative community. You are building a network along with your career.

The Cohort costs $895.

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 filmmakers (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 start out your careers together.

I don’t know what my goal is …but I need to make changes. Will you still work with me?

Yes! We can start with a free phone call to determine what you want to keep doing and what needs to change.

From there, we can assess where you are, clarify your goals, and create a plan for making a change.

The most important thing is that you are committed and willing to put in the development time.

The coaching programs involve a considerable amount of work to make sure you hit your goals.

Can I hire you to do a Filmmaker Strategy Intensive with a group?

Good question! No, the Strategy Intensive is specifically a 1-on-1 session but I have a workshop designed for up to 24 people or I can give a talk to larger groups.

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

Have more questions or ready for the first step?

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

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Testimonials

Our Clients Said

Excellent Guide

Chris 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