From Dream to Screen
Your First Feature Film Starts Here (and no, it looks nothing like anyone else's!)
Picture this: You're standing on stage after premiering your first feature film to a cheering crowd, and you cannot believe that you've gotten to this point. If this is your dream, welcome! You're in the right place.
Hey, you! I know you have a great story that's dying to be made. You have something interesting to say and you're watching great films and thinking, "I can do that too." But, you don't know where to start. You're getting bogged down by the logistics and afraid to take action. You might be thinking, "How am I going to get this thing made?" I've been there too, and I have the program just for you.
Welcome to
From Dream to Screen:
a unique program designed for bold, independent filmmakers ready to jumpstart their first feature film, so that they come out of the sea of obscurity and into the limelight.
How Dream to Screen Helps Filmmakers:
Creative Development & Pitch Materials
Write a script that people just can't put it down. Develop your pitch after a proven framework so you can pitch & sell your ideas whenever, wherever.
Production Planning
Get a practical roadmap for how to execute your vision into a film. From assembling a team to creating a production plan and budget, getting funding, and navigating production, this program equips you with the tools & confidence to make your movie.
Financing
Learn how to secure funding for your film through crowdfunding, grants, fiscal sponsors, production partners, and private equity—so you can finance your film strategically without breaking the bank.
Industry Knowledge & Resources
Understand the business side of independent filmmaking and learn how to position your film for festivals, premieres, press, and social media. Learn the strategy behind applying to festivals and getting your film out in the world.
Meet Your Mentor
Catherine Argyrople is an independent film director, writer, & creative producer committed to empowering unique stories through diverse narratives, authenticity, and accessibility. Compared to Sean Baker by Film Threat, Catherine's work primarily focuses on social-facing issues including mental health, disability, gender equity in sports, identity, and coming of age.
Catherine's work has been recognized by The Sundance Institute, Women in Film, Nielsen, and more. Catherine's debut feature, Growing Pains, premiered at the TD-bank sponsored Chelsea Film Festival. Dream to Screen will equip you with the tools, strategies, and confidence to turn your dream project into a cinematic reality.
Lia-Lucine Cary
Filmmaker – Google, MTV, Teach for American
"Catherine is not only a highly skilled director and producer but also an ambitious and tenacious individual who tackles challenges with authenticity. Catherine's enthusiasm for the work she does is contagious. This coveted leadership quality engages those she works with and inspires them to be their best."
Parker Wierling
Actor - Saturday Night
“Catherine’s wealth of knowledge in film and the film industry has proven vital to the marketing and promotional success of my short film!”
Lawon Exum
TV Personality, Executive, Entertainment Director
"Catherine represents a change in leadership that is desperately needed in the current industry... Catherine has also proved herself to be highly resourceful and motivated when it comes to funding and marketing her work."
Rachel Fox
Writer, Director, Actor
Deanna Tarraza
Actor - Absolution, Letters to Santa
"Working with Catherine was a pure delight! Her work ethic, professionalism, and sheer grace created a work environment that I wish everyone could experience!"
How Does This Program work?
The Dream to Screen program is designed to guide you step by step through the feature filmmaking process, giving you the tools you transform your passion project into a finished feature film.
1:1 Consultation
Over Bi-Weekly Strategy Call, we'll outline your goals and vision for your film. Together, we will create a roadmap and the pitch materials for how you will make & fund your movie.
Hands-On Mentorship
Throughout the program, you'll have direct access to Catherine Argyrople for personalized feedback and resources, where you can get real-time advice.
The Dream to Screen Program Requires a
3-Month or 6-Month Commitment
Creating a feature film is no small task—it requires both knowledge, resources, consistent action, and confidence.
A 3-month commitment gives you the concentrated time to tackle the initial stages of development, from writing your story to understanding production basics.
A 6-month commitment allows you to take a deeper dive, refine your project, and move through the with a pre-production plan in place with more confidence and clarity, getting you production ready.
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