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What people say about the courses...

RO GOODWIN COMES ON THE COURSE, MAKES A MOVIE, AND WINS AWARDS - IN THREE MONTHS!

‘I had a tremendous feeling from the course that ‘I can do this!’ When Chris told me that in four weeks I could be making a film I thought 'wow, yeah, why not'. He cleared the mist from my naive eyes. From a complete stand still to organising a 10-minute film (in three months) involving 55 people, The Guerilla Film Makers Masterclass was a major inspiration and helped me over numerous creative and technical hurdles.

'Since then I've written and shot another short and also helped out on a full-length feature film in Leeds. Both my shorts received several awards. I've almost completed writing my second feature film script. And now I'm taking a promo film of my new script and the two shorts to Cannes this year...’ Ro Goodwin - Film Maker

NOTE - Ro (left) also subsequently worked on the 35mm short film Gone Fishing with Chris. We aim, where possible, to include course attendees in new film projects that we have underway.

Other comments...

LONDON - JANUARY 2008

'I can most definitely confirm that my life changed over the weekend, apart from not being able to sleep on Sunday evening until 3am, and Monday being a continual buzz of energy and excitement!!! I know I have stepped into a new phase of my life, been on the edge of it for too long… You can rest assured you not only have a talent for story telling, and making great movies but also changing people's lives. That's a gift! It was both inspiring and intensive - it’s film school in a weekend! It’s amazing what you can learn in a short amount of time… It made me look at life through the camera lens, you are totally exposed and suddenly everything makes sense…'
Heather Freedland, Film Maker and Marketing Expert

'Thank you for the weekend. Seriously. I learned more useful, practical and inspiring tips and advice in the two days than I had in four years at university on a film course. I came away fired up for the challenge ahead of me and motivated to tackle it. Feel the fear and do it anyway. It looks set to be a busy and exciting couple of months and beyond. Thanks again for giving me the additional shove I needed to get out there and seize every possible opportunity…'
Helen MacIntyre, Writer Director

 'You displayed a great mix of "shoot for the stars" inspiration / optimism / enthusiasm, with a "been in the trenches and paid your dues" grounded, reality check. I really respected you for that...'
Alan Brash – Screenwriter

‘If you want to learn in a weekend what you would learn in a year at film school - go on this guy's course. 2 intense days of useful tips, stories and techniques. Chris has been there, done it, bought (and lost) the T-shirt. Listen & learn from his experiences- they will save you time and money’
Adrian Bracken – Producer, Marbella Spain
 

VANCOUVER - NOVEMBER 2007

‘Incredibly inspiring on both a film making and personal level…’
Diane Fraser, Editor

‘The past two days have filled me with excitement and enthusiasm that I only felt prior to my three years at film school…’
Josh Rainhard, Director

‘I am blown away at how much incredible info Chris taught me in two days…’
Taroh Hall, Film Maker

‘You are one of the greatest motivational speakers! I am going to start work on my film tonight!’
George Somerwill, Film Maker

‘Your honest, vulnerable energy, combined with clarity and fun made this seminar a powerful tool for transformation in my perception of who I am as a film maker, and for that I send you my heartfelt thanks… Who you are in your books and films, opened the door to seeing who I could… This is new. This works. This is a rare gift. Thank you Chris!’
Kathy Fedori, Film Maker

PREVIOUS COMMENTS

"Well impressed, Chris Jones gets the top banana award for inspiration, education and provocation. His course The Guerilla Film Makers Advanced Masterclass illuminates a road that few have ever successfully travelled. He maps out the terrain with the skills of a battle hardened SAS pathfinder and is your survival guide in the feature film production jungle. Hunt him down and get equipped before you start your campaign and you might just make it. Chris directs his audience through the minefield of independent film making with confidence and clarity. His own experience as a 3 time feature film maker and writer of "The Guerilla Film Makers Handbook" allows him to deliver his hard won insights with more conviction and pragmatism than just about any other independent filmmaker in Britain today. His perspective and depth of knowledge is unique and an invaluable resource for anyone wanting to follow in his footsteps on the path to full feature film production."
Steve Wilson, CEO of Whistling Mule Productions

'If I ever win an award for film making I will thank Chris Jones in my acceptance speech. Honestly!’
Philippa Heal - Film Maker

‘Incredibly inspiring on both a film making and personal level…’
Diane Fraser, Editor

‘The past two days have filled me with excitement and enthusiasm that I only felt prior to my three years at film school…’
Josh Rainhard, Director

‘I am blown away at how much incredible info Chris taught me in two days…’
Taroh Hall, Film Maker

‘You are one of the greatest motivational speakers! I am going to start work on my film tonight!’
George Somerwill, Film Maker

‘Your honest, vulnerable energy, combined with clarity and fun made this seminar a powerful tool for transformation in my perception of who I am as a film maker, and for that I send you my heartfelt thanks… Who you are in your books and films, opened the door to seeing who I could… This is new. This works. This is a rare gift. Thank you Chris!’
Kathy Fedori, Film Maker

"Combines showing you the daunting scale of what you are undertaking with inspiring belief that you can do it."
Simon Aldous-Screenwriter

"I feel I've now got the confidence and knowledge to make the jump from shorts to features. It's so rare to have an opportunity to listen to someone who doesn't treat me like an idiot. I've learnt so much - every minute was golden to me."
Julie Randall - Film Maker

"I learned more about film-making in two days than I did in two years of academic study. If you only attend one course this year make it this."
Jamal Mustafa

"Fantastic, distils years of hard learned information into specific warnings and ways to navigate the minefield you didn’t even know existed."
Ben Rose-Director

"I have done several film courses in London and this is by far the best."
Garret Smyth - Film Maker

'I have delayed my trip back to Australia for this course, and it has been TOTALLY worth it! I will go home many times more motivated…!'
Derek Huckel - Film Maker and Actor

'This is a ‘magic’ course which truly embraces and expresses the potential lives of British Indie Film makers. It is, itself, a journey.'
Rebecca Kibble - Film Maker

'You will come out of the course wondering why you have not made a film yet!'
Rose Wicksteed - Film maker

'Informative, instructive and stimulating'
Humphrey Truman - Theatre Producer and Director

'Encouraging and inspiring. I want to make my movie NOW!!!'
Yolanda Nune - Composer and Director

'Chris has broken down the remaining barriers that have kept the dream behind bars - I now feel free to make my movie'
Paul Skellett - Director and Editor

'I have never spent two days listening to one guy talking before. Fascinating, enthralling and extremely informative'
Mike Knowles - Director

'Chris’ openness and honesty in discussing his failure is profoundly motivational… This course provides the kick up the arse any would be film maker needs to get going.'
Oli Lewington - Film maker

"I’m lost for words! Completely blown away! I just want to go out and make a movie now!"
Carol Ugbechie-Director

"Great, fantastic, value for money."
Barrington Robinson-Producer/Director

"Very good at taking the fear out of shooting on film-has given me a good idea of the whole process."
Robin Morgan-Director

"I don’t think it’s possible to have been taught more about the fundamentals of filmmaking in the time given-a very good choice for any first-time/wannabe producer."
Yasmin Samir-Producer

"Honest , warts n’all introduction."
Andrew Welding-Producer

"Spot-on."
Tony Fitzmaurice-TV Producer

"I cannot emphasise enough how inspiring the course was. Do the course, then do your film."
Jason Peck

"a full and honest account in great detail. Definitely worth the money and time."
Ian Geddes

"Money well invested"
Stephen Sidhu

"I feel I've now got the confidence and knowledge to make the jump from shorts to features. It's so rare to have an opportunity to listen to someone who doesn't treat me like an idiot. I've learnt so much - every minute was golden to me."
Julie Randall - Film Maker

"the opportunity to talk to people who have "been there" and "done that" was of inestimable value. A very worthwhile weekend"
Owen Carey Jones - Writer

"A good kick up the backside. Wonderful informal atmosphere"
John Langridge - Writer / Director

"The real world of the movie industry demystified"
Andrew Percival - Eskay Productions

"After watching Urban Ghost Story I feel lucky to be on this course. I can’t believe they’ll be running it much longer, the call from Hollywood is bound to be too great"
Bryan Romaine

"Fab, really useful, like the book but with bags more energy"
Charlotte Narramore

"The most informative, real worldly kick up the arse I’ve ever had. Give you the confidence you need to get going!"
Martin Riley - Director / Writer / Producer

"a must for anyone who is REALLY interested in making a low budget feature. Crammed with gems - an independent film makers treasure trove..."
Ben Morris - Writer / Director

"the course is funky, fun and brain frying! An excellent intro to the film business..."
Alison Reddihough - Actress / Producer / Writer

"Informative, inspiring and honesty - that’s the hype, and the reality is not far behind. I’m starting my feature tomorrow!"
Simon Corris Roberts - Director / Actor

"professional, succinct, entertaining and thoroughly enthralling. The course leaders were down to earth, completely accessible and their combined enthusiasm for film making was totally infectious..."
Mark Barrow - Producer

"an inspirational course that takes away the mystique of making a film. It’s a dream come true"
Stephanie Lunn - Director

"if you want to make a feature film and live anywhere near ‘reality’ then this is the best course of it’s kind. Tells you exactly what you need to know in two days. I've been to about 10 of these courses and nobody has matched your breadth of experience and knowledge. So thanks for a job well done ! Quite how you guys manage to speak for 10 hours straight is a mystery but there you go..."
Mike Mindell - Producer / Editor

"it’s like being crushed into a cannon ball, lit and fired out. An excellent course that gives it to you real and inspires you to just do it".
Cath Le Couteur - Producer

"There are few people I could sit for nearly nine hours listening to, without being bored - Chris Jones is one of them! An entertaining, interesting extremely useful course for anyone wanting to make a film."
Diana Larsen

"Bubbling with a sense of "Can do, try and stop me!" Delivered with wit, disarming honesty and fostering a real sense of camaraderie between the participants. A bargain."
Jim Coogan

"brilliant, insightful and thorough!"
Michael Franklin

"tells you what you really need to know, more down to earth than most courses"
Michael Anderson - Producer Director

"arms you to go to war in the film making business"
Rebekah John - Writer Director

"a course run by real film makers with their feet on the ground and with genuine experiences to draw from..."
Niko Brucher Von-Glasow - Producer

"Approachable, uninhibited, open-hearted, supportive, a REAL world of film making that makes you wish and desire to go out and do it right here, Right now – I want to do the course all over again!."
Etienne Dutoy - Producer/Writer