for the storytellers among us
PHOTOGRAPHY & FILMMAKING COURSES
"The camera is an instrument
that teaches people how to see
without a camera."
- Dorothea Lange
THE CINEMATIC HANDBOOK
$12
FREE
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CINEMATIC
HANDBOOK
$12 // E-BOOK
A field guide to enter cinematic thinking — principles, practices & prompts for anyone learning to see through a frame.
CREATIVE SERVICES
LET'S COLLABORATE!
Video & Photography Production for brands, music videos, documentaries, commercials & events — fill out a 2-minute form to start the conversation.
$197 // ONLINE COURSE
CINEMATIC STORYTELLING
SIX lessons on how to write, direct, shoot & edit with intention. For anyone with a camera & a story to tell.
MENTORSHIP
&STRATEGY
COACHING & CONSULTING
For filmmakers & creatives who want guidance on their work, their voice, or their direction. Media Consulting available for ALL levels of creators.
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Stories & reflections on filmmaking, photography, travel, technology, freelancing, creativity & life on the road...
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"Some people listen to music. Others see it —
characters, light, whole worlds behind their eyes.
This is where that vision finds its voice."
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Notes on cinematic storytelling, editing intuition,
and working with light, feeling, and time.
Where casual Photographers...
become Pro Storytellers
Have you ever wondered why it seems so hard to take the leap into VIDEO? Ever hesitated to press record because you know editing will be TOO HARD? Do you day dream with your headphones on... but feel the technical stuff keeps ruining your creative buzz?
Get 'The Art of Video' E-Book for FREE!
This book dive deeps into the many ways you can use VIDEO MODE to transform your life & your community. 'The Art of Video' E-Book goes in depth on how each discipline can benefit by learning
Video Storytelling skills... from Small business owners to CEO's, Youtuber's to Marketers, Musicians to Authors, Documentarians to Chef's and all the niche's in between!
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WRITING
Through mind-mapping, daily prompts, writing practice, ideation exercises, outlining & screenplay workflows... your new pre-production phase will feel unstoppable.
DIRECTING
Transformation begins when you accept that YOU are in charge. The Cinematic Storytelling Course will bring you into alignment with your goals & make sitting in the Director's chair fun & easy!
FILMING
The KEY to a CINEMATIC shift in perspective lies within your understanding of basic manual video settings. We will practice every scenario until you're locked in & loving it.
EDITING
In the most efficient way possible, you'll learn keyboard shortcuts & a fast track video editing workflow that takes others years to learn. Your newfound creative freedom will make you feel invincible.
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02. Join the Community
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03. Weekly Calls
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Who am I?
Shannon Layla
Filmmaker // Artist
Originally from Kansas, USA
Living in the South Island of New Zealand
Studied Filmmaking at USC School of Cinematic Arts & NYU Tisch
Freelance Videographer & Storyteller for 13+ years traveling around the world working for brands like...
