Learn Filmmaking With Christine W. Chen

Stop Waiting for Permission.
Make Your Film.

You don't need film school or the right connections to start making movies. You need practical tools, a clear plan, and the confidence to begin.

I'm Christine, an independent filmmaker and DGA 1st Assistant Director. I've spent years working on sets and bringing my own projects to life. Now I'm sharing what I've learned so you can make yours.

Behind the scenes of Tumi & Me, an independent film production
Behind the Scenes | Tumi & Me

Filmmaking Isn't a Secret Club.

I didn't go to film school. I learned by making films, working with crews, solving problems, and figuring things out along the way.

That's why I created Get Reelisms: to make filmmaking education practical, accessible, and free from unnecessary gatekeeping.

Whether you're working on your first short or trying to finish a project you've been dreaming about, I want to help you get it made.

20+ Short Films
2 Narrative Features
DGA 1st AD

Get Reelisms Academy

Create Your Own Content

A practical filmmaking course that takes you through the process of creating your own film, from screenwriting to the final edit. Learn at your own pace and revisit the lessons as you build your project.

01. Screenwriting Develop your idea and turn it into a script you can produce.
02. Pre-Production Plan your shoot, prepare your schedule, and organize your project.
03. Production Understand the filmmaking process and what it takes to work on set.
04. Editing Learn how to shape your footage into a finished story.
Complete Course | Best Value
$299 Save $37 vs. purchasing the four modules separately

Includes the complete filmmaking course and digital eBook. Learn the process from your first script to your final cut.

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Created by Christine W. Chen
Filmmaker | Educator | Founder of Get Reelisms