The Ultimate Filmmaker Telethon
The Official Re-Release of
The Ultimate Feature Film Production Planner
Your Filmmaking Breakthrough Starts Here
Join us LIVE for expert insights, real filmmaking lessons, and the re-release of the Planner helping 2,000 filmmakers level up for 2026.
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Live Broadcast
December 6, 2025
9am - 2pm PST
Facebook/YouTube/Instagram
Don’t miss this fun, high-energy telethon filled with film tips, industry insights, student success stories, live coaching moments, giveaways, and the official re-release of The Ultimate Feature Film Production Planner!
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You’ll walk away with actionable filmmaking knowledge, from tackling pre-production the right way, to building a real plan for your film, to discovering creative ways to fund and distribute your project.
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And together, we’re aiming to reach a major milestone: 2,000 planners sold to support 2,000 filmmakers in 2026.
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Come for the learning, stay for the inspiration, and help us reach this goal as a community!
What You’ll Experience During the Telethon
Conversations With Industry Professionals
We’re bringing on experts you need to hear from, professionals working in:
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Film financing (how to actually raise money!)
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Distribution (what distributors really look for)
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Development & screenwriting
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Producing & pre-production
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Indie filmmaking strategy
These guests will drop real, actionable wisdom you can use immediately.
Guest Speakers
Leslie M. Green
Casting Director/Producer
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RTSE Casting
Leslie M. Greene is a veteran casting director and producer with over two decades of experience in the film and television industry. Celebrated for her sharp eye for talent and her intuitive grasp of powerful storytelling, she has cast acclaimed projects for top-tier networks and studios including Netflix, Amazon Prime, Lifetime, Sony, and BET.
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The Official Re-Release of
The Ultimate Feature Film Production Planner
See inside the planner, learn how to use it, and discover how it helps filmmakers:
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Map out their entire production
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Stay organized and confident
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Avoid costly mistakes
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Build film revenue plans
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Communicate vision with clarity
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Prep like a REAL producer
You’ll finally have a tool that supports every step of your creative journey.
Filmmaking Lessons You Can Apply Right Away
Throughout the day, you’ll learn:
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How to plan a film from idea to distribution
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How to avoid the biggest indie filmmaking mistakes
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How to structure your pre-production like a pro
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How to think like a business-minded filmmaker
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How to create momentum heading into 2026
Short, powerful teaching moments will give you clarity AND confidence.
Hear from filmmakers who have used the Planner to:
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Create pitch decks
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Plan shoots
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Strengthen their production workflow
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Develop revenue strategies
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Stay motivated and organized
These real-world stories will show you what’s possible.
Giveaways, Surprises & Live Coaching Moments
Because what’s a telethon without surprises?
We’ll be giving away fun prizes throughout the event and inviting a few filmmakers on stage for quick coaching sessions.
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To be considered for live coaching during the event, email your question to info@bluechildentertainment.com.
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Our Community Goal: 2,000 Filmmakers Strong
We’re on a mission to set up 2,000 filmmakers for success in 2026.
Every Planner purchased during the telethon pushes us closer to that milestone.
Every share.
Every invite.
Every bit of support matters.
Come be part of something bigger than a livestream, come be part of a creative movement.
Event Schedule
9:00am
Landi Maduro
Telethon Kickoff & Ultimate Feature Film Production Planner Breakdown
9:30 am
Leslie M. Greene - Casting Director/Producer
Topic: Working with a casting director + Selecting top tier talent
10:00 am
Tony Griffin - Capital Raiser
Topic: How to Raise Capital for Your Film & Attract Serious Investors
10:30 am
Carl Seaton - TV Director/Writer/Producer
Topic: Scaling Your Career: Shifting from Indie Filmmaker to TV Director
11:00 am
Iris Almaraz - Filmmaker/WOCF Member/Student
Topic: Her Filmmaking Journey + How the Planner & Classes Transformed Her Filmmaking
11:30 am
Craig T. Williams- Writer/Producer
Topic: Powerful Scripts & Developing Stories That Sell
12:00 pm
Dionne Wynn - Filmmaker/WOCF Member/Student
Topic: How the Planner & Bluechild Academy 12-month Program Helped Her Stay Organized and Elevated Her Craft
12:30 pm
Donna-Marie Reid - Executive Creative Director
Topic: What It Takes To Sell & Package Your Film Project
1:00 pm
Jerome Courshon - Film Distributor
Topic: Distribution Is A Field of Landmines… Don’t Get Blown Up!
1:30 pm
Landi Maduro
Closing Remarks/Prize Giveaway/Final Planner Sales