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Dates: June 25-29, 2025
Duration: 5 Days
Location: Camarillo, CA
Movieguide®'s master-class is a comprehensive, intensive training that equips you to make profitable movies, which glorify God and minister in profound ways to viewers.
Movieguide®'s master-class is not for those with a casual interest. It encompasses everything from how to develop a strong movie concept all the way to distribution. We limit the class size to eight to provide a more personal and interactive learning environment.
CLASS EMPHASIS: SCRIPTWRITING
• Premise • 3 Acts • Story Beats • Character Arcs • Subtext | • Scene Construction • Drawing Emotion • Creating Suspense • Building Empathy • Creating Entertainment Value |
CLASS EMPHASIS: MOVIE BUSINESS
• Protecting Rights • Understanding Contracts • Financing • Pre-Production | • Production • Effective Marketing • Distribution Options |
MASTER-CLASS STRUCTURE:
The master-class is taught by renowned speaker and film critic Dr. Ted Baehr. As part of the class, he brings in two entertainment industry executives to teach and interact with students related to their fields of the interest. Meals and snacks are included as part of the class.
*REQUIREMENT: Please read HOW TO SUCCEED IN HOLLYWOOD (WITHOUT LOSING YOUR SOUL) By Dr. Ted Baehr (also available as an ebook).
Wednesday: 12:40 p.m.–9:00 p.m. Afternoon session with an entertainment industry leader, followed by dinner and a movie screening
Thursday: 10:00 a.m.–9:30 p.m. Foundations and 12 steps to communicating effectively, with practice and critique, followed by an afternoon session with an entertainment industry leader
Friday: 10:00 a.m.–9:30 p.m. Foundations and 12 steps to communicating effectively, with practice and critique
Saturday: 10:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Step-by-step instruction, with practice and critique
Sunday Morning: 8:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Practice and critique
Sunday Afternoon: 4:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. Graduation and celebration at the Baehr’s home with industry professionals
Hear what others have to say about the Master-Class:
April 13, 2025
Where to begin? What an incredible week! Thank you for pouring into our group and teaching us all the intricacies of the industry. Every second was valuable to me. You are an excellent teacher and man of God and it is evident in every aspect of your life.
This class was EXACTLY what I needed at the just the right time. Now onto the challenge, to brandish this treasure trove of golden apples within the horizontal plane of seekers that long for a shimmer of God’s beauty. May that be in us authentically, so that it can live through us obediently.
Thank you for pouring your heart and soul into our masterclass intensive. You didn’t hold back. At first I thought training would be mostly academic, but then.. you mentored us while breaking bread, pulled testimonies out at unforeseen times and in unexpected places, prodded us to tread deeper water, reprimanded when we veered off track, then literally walked alongside us and provided opportunity to probe the intensity of your experienced brain within your physical suffering… and because of your personal approach, we captured the vision of God’s heart for media ministry.
I can't even begin to tell you how much this week has meant to me. This seminar has truly transformed my creative spirit. While we received much needed practical information regarding how the movie industry operates, I was even more impressed with you and your speakers' stories of perseverance and willingness to fight the good fight. You all have contributed in reigniting my passion to reach people with what God has put on and in my heart.
Top notch speakers with hundreds of years of combined success and billions in sales. I don't know where else we can find this!
June 16, 2024
Thank you for investing your wisdom and life last week in my life much like the father figure you are to the entertainment industry.
I am in total agreement that the class is valuable! What you have put together and the spirit in which it is delivered is both educational and inspirational!
This was highly educational, informative from an insider's stand point, entertaining and encouraging. Dr. Baehr spent himself for us, rooting for our success each step.
The Master Class was intensive and challenged me to be excellent in all areas of the industry even if an area is not my strength.
