TESTIMONIALS

 


"Brooks' goal of the program is not to lecture you on how to make films, but how to help you make YOUR films and fulfill your artistic goals and ambitions. I greatly enjoyed the one on one feedback sessions, which helped me craft my movie into being the best it could be. If you are looking for personal interaction, and help in the process of creating your own material outside the traditional "film school" structure, then A Better Film is an excellent option for you. :)"

mackenzie-- Mackenzie Evans,
teen filmmaker,
from California




"Filmmaking makes me very nervous because it requires so many people and talents working together to achieve one common goal- the film. Working with Brooks has made the chaos of the unknown more palatable within the entire filmmaking process. I'm reminded of my priorities even within the disciplines that I already feel I know, and he's coached me in a manner that directly serves my needs. His advice has produced direct positive results, with small suggestions that have made all the difference. I also enjoyed the feedback circles we established with our fellow group members much more than I ever would admit. They inspired me too. I'm very grateful to Brooks for all his help and kind energy and will continue seeking his wisdom in the future."


Steven--Steven Ritz-Barr,
Classics in Miniature, Inc.,
Filmmaker and Puppeteer







"I have great admiration for Brooks' knowledge of independent filmmaking. He knows how to put it all together: from script to marketing."

Frederick Marx-- Frederick Marx,
Oscar and Emmy-Nominated filmmaker,
"Hoop Dreams"

 




“Brooks constantly championed me through my film school adventures and beyond. He wields honesty and encouragement with a tenacious heart and a wise mind. What he’s taught me through countless hours of support is that it‘s not just about how to be the best artist and storyteller I can be, but ultimately, the best person I can be.”

Ben Umstead-- Ben Umstead,
writer-director from NYC,
LA Film School Grad




“For years I've wanted to write my own screenplays, but was very reluctant to try my hand at it. That is until I met and worked with Brooks. From beginning to end, Brooks was a great coach, advisor, and sounding board. He helped me recapture the creativity I thought I lost long ago!"


Donna-- Donna Dumas, attorney,
aspiring screenwriter from Boston





"Brooks Elms is the rarity, a genuinely nice guy. His program wove a group of intensely creative individuals with varied film-making experience into a community. His challenging questions allowed our voices to become less encumbered and more resonant. What really struck me was how Brooks' shared experiences and vulnerabilities facilitated an environment of mutual support. Brooks' wealth of personal knowledge and experience was a cornucopia of technical riches. The program did what only the best can deliver; challenging guidance through a shared intense experience."



Patrick-- Patrick Morris,
indie filmmaker from Philadelphia,
Graduate of The Tyler School of Art





“Brooks is not only innovative but relentlessly enthusiastic. It’s a treat to talk film with him because his perspective is not only seasoned but very humanistic. Brooks is genuinely curious to know what others REALLY think. H e’s after the truth, and THAT is really refreshing and rare.”


Jeromie-- Jeremie Damoiseau,
indie filmmaker from Paris,
LA Film School Grad




"Brooks is an independent film maker in the truest sense. He decides what he wants to do then goes about doing it. If you're a self-motivated film-maker who just needs structure, support and an inspiring mentor, you won't go wrong working with Brooks.

His positive attitude, clear communications, stellar integrity and sheer joy in empowering creative artists to get their films made will make a permanent impression on your creative soul."

 

David Brownstein-- David Brownstein, PCC, CPCC.
www.HollywoodCoaching.com


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