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Summary
Learn how to take your film as a writer/director from concept to successful distribution with the writer/director/composer of the new feature film SWEETWATER starring Jeremy Piven, Cary Elwes, and Everett Osborne!
PLUS! You will receive exclusive handouts to help on your filmmaking journey!
A lot of people want to make movies. Telling unique stories in a visual medium while collaborating with other talented creatives is the dream for most everyone interested in the arts.
However, most don’t understand how comprehensive the role of a filmmaker is, especially if you are both the writer and director of a project. Sometimes a director is hired by a studio or production company to direct a film or series, but when a filmmaker is directing a script that they themselves wrote, many other aspects of the filmmaking process must be taken into consideration. Wearing the many hats that being a writer-director requires can seem daunting at times, however it can be an immensely fulfilling and rewarding experience…if you know what to do and what to avoid.
Teaching and sharing knowledge on how to successfully make your film as a writer-director, from ideation through production all the way to distribution, is critically acclaimed filmmaker and musician Martin Guigui. Martin is the co-founder and President of Sunset Pictures and has made over a dozen films, all from scratch. He oversees development, pre-production, production, post-production, and distribution on all of his projects, and has Executive Produced dozens more. Martin’s most recently wrote and directed SWEETWATER, starring Jeremy Piven, Cary Elwes, Kevin Pollak, Richard Dreyfuss, and Everett Osborne, which was released in theaters in April 2023 and received high praise amongst audiences and critics alike.
Martin will take you through the entire writer-director journey from conceiving the story to pre-production, casting, physical production, editing, coloring, scoring original music, sound design, and ultimately to securing distribution and proper marketing which can also happen early in the process if pre-sales are required to make the production budget and financing work. A writer-director has to be the driving force behind every step of the process to make sure the finished film is what they had dreamt, conceived, and hoped for creatively to be shared with a wide audience.
As a filmmaker who has worked on every stage and facet of his projects, Martin will share with you the necessary tips, tricks, and skillset you need to have to successfully helm your own project from script through delivery.
PLUS! Martin will provide you with exclusive handouts that will help your filmmaking process. Downloads include:
- Creative and Business Process Outline and Timeline
- Packaging for Financing and Distribution
- Distribution, Marketing, and Revenue Structures
If you are a filmmaker who dreams of writing and directing your own movies, this webinar is a must!
Praise For Martin's Webinar:
"Martin was personable, inspiring and informative. Best Stage 32 webinar I've attended yet." -- Lisa G.
"Excellent! I can't recommend this webinar enough. 10 for 10." -- Michael CC.
Who Should Attend
All levels of filmmakers (advanced, intermediate and beginner) looking to enhance their skills and knowledge in the entire filmmaking journey, from writing the script to getting the film distributed.
All levels of directors (advanced, intermediate and beginner) keen on exploring the process of translating a script into a fully realized film and navigating the challenges of filmmaking..
All levels of writers (advanced, intermediate and beginner) keen on gaining insights into how their scripts are translated into visual storytelling on the screen would find value in understanding the filmmaker's perspective.
Producers interested in investing in films and understanding the filmmaking process can attend to make informed decisions about potential projects.
Actors who want to explore the dynamic relations of the writer-director blueprint.
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Martin Guigui is an award-winning Filmmaker, Music Director, Producer, and Composer. Guigui has directed, written, and produced Feature Films, Music Videos, composed music for film and TV, worked on 130+ productions, produced over 50 music albums, toured extensively, and Music Directs high profile Broadcast Concert Events including the popular “Guitar Legends” and “America Salutes You” TV Series. Guigui is Co-Founder and President of Sunset Pictures, and EVP of Pacific Records.
Born in Buenos Aires Argentina, son of renown Orchestra Conductor Maestro Efrain Guigui, Martin had an eclectic upbringing in New York City, Puerto Rico and Vermont. A music prodigy playing Violin at age four, his concert debut at age 12, now an accomplished Pianist and keyboard player.
As a Filmmaker Guigui has worked with Stars and Icons of the Entertainment industry including Robin Williams, Whoopi Goldberg, Dennis Quaid, Richard Dreyfuss, Charlie Sheen, and many more. As Music Director and Producer Guigui has shared the stage, recorded, and performed with music greats including Christina Aguilera, Billy Gibbons, Gary Clark Jr, Travis Tritt, Brad Paisley, Peter Frampton, Eric Church, Daryl Hall, Stephen Stills, Lady Gaga, Keb Mo, Susan Tedeschi & Derek Trucks, Warren Haynes, Lemmy Kilmister, Slash, James Cotton, Doobie Brothers, The Cars, Belinda Carlisle, Sammy Hagar, Dave Navarro, Jimmie Vaughan, George Thorogood, Kenny Loggins, Sheila E, Lyle Lovett, Smokey Robinson, David Byrne, Lucinda Williams, Joe Bonamassa, Jose Feliciano, Sam Moore, Sara Evans, Chris Janson, Southside Johnny, Grace Potter, Phish, Yolanda Adams, Nancy Wilson (Heart), Robby Krieger (The Doors), Steve Earle, Robert Earl Keen, Blind Boys Of Alabama, Robert Randolph, Charlie Starr (Blackberry Smoke), Larkin Poe, Richie Sambora, Joan Osborne, Trace Adkins, Lee Greenwood, Jake Owen, The Gatlin Brothers, NRBQ, Bo Diddley, Steve Forbert, Bret Michaels, Billy Ray Cyrus, Julio Iglesias Jr, John Popper (Blues Traveler), Maggie & Tae, Maxi Priest, Don Felder (Eagles), Vernon Reid, Lauren Alaina, Chrissy Metz, Orianthi, Haley Reinhart.
Guigui has won numerous “Best Director” Awards, Grammy nominated, Billboard Awards, ASCAP Awards, United Nations Award, Caesar Award, Golden Spirit Award, Estabrook Award, twice honored by City Of Los Angeles for artistic contributions to music education, Martin produces and music directs broadcast shows for Veteran causes, Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation, Endangered Species, and Prevention Of Child Abuse. Guigui helped organize and Music Directed the iconic “One America” Concert Event hosted by the 5 living U.S. Presidents raising $45 Million Dollars for Hurricane relief. Martin is a contributing author to the book “After Shock” (50th anniversary of “Future Shock”). Guigui was a standout High School basketball player and still passionately enjoys the game having played in the NBA Entertainment League with the likes of Adam Sandler, Will Ferrell, Justin Timberlake, Snoop Dogg, Jamie Foxx, Sacha Baron Cohen, and Kevin Hart.