In 2008, film maker Chris Jones set out to make a short film that would force industry professionals to sit up and notice his work, as well as reaching out to audiences around the world.

This masterclass will take you on that journey in such a way, that you will learn all the lessons that the team learned while making Gone Fishing and accelerate your ambitions. Everything about this film is extraordinary, from the way it was funded, to the responses from both industry and audiences alike.

'Gone Fishing' has won over 30 international awards and was shortlisted for the Oscars in 2009 (the short list are the ten films from which the five nominations are drawn).  Most recently it won the Producers Guild Of America Awards 2009.

Chris Jones,
Writer / Director
Masterclass helmer, Chris has three features under his belt, has written six best selling film making books and taught over 1,000 film makers. His energy and enthusiasm for movies is infectious and infects everyone who attends his seminars.
 

Vernon Layton,
Director of Photography
Legendary British cameraman, Vernon Layton brought his 40 years of experience to Gone Fishing, and in this masterclass he shares with the audience the tricks he used to create the big feature look that wows audiences when they see it in a theatrical environment... It really does look a million bucks!

Eddie Hamilton,
Editor
Eddie has cut over 20 feature films and countless hours of TV. He has edited projects as small as shorts and micro budget features, all the way up to Hollywood blockbuster scale, and his technical expertise is unparalleled in his field. With full access to the edit and evolution of that edit, students get a direct look at various cuts and see Eddies techniques in action.
 

Simon Cox,
2^nd Unit Director
Getting enough shots and coverage in a project can make a huge impact. Director Simon Cox chose to helm second unit on 'Gone Fishing' and created some breathtaking shots it's worth taking this course just for the second unit productivity versus cost analysis! Simon is a feature film director in his own right and brings great insight into how an extra director can help keep things on track.
 

John Claude,
Picture Grader
Senior Colourist John Claude, from leading London post production facility Midnight Transfer, is on hand to talk through the colour grading of Gone Fishing, alongside DP Vernon Layton. John has worked on countless big budget feature films and the work he performs daily is truly world class. 

The Film School Graduate
'This masterclass provides a massive amount of information that even a year of film school didn't supply. I wish I had watched it BEFORE I went as it would have saved me so much time and money when planning and producing my shorts. It is a 'mini film school experience', and if a new filmmaker watches closely and follows it, then with a little practice, common sense and confidence they could easily save themselves a lot of money by sidetracking filmschool altogether and channeling those resources into a decent well produced short that could win awards.'
Marc Doris, Film maker, London
 

The Emerging
Film Maker
'Over the last six months I have been writing and making my own short films. I've been reading lots of movie making books, listening to podcasts, researching the internet and watching 'making of' featurettes on tons of DVDs and NOTHING comes close to what I'm learning from your online masterclass. Thank you for producing it, they're inspirational as well as educational!'
Danny Lacey, Emerging Film Maker, UK
 

The Professional
I have been a TV cameraman and editor for most of my professional life and am responsible for hundreds of hours of television here in Australia. As a professional, I was unsure how much I would get from this masterclass, but I found myself nodding in agreement and taking notes all the way through. Chris insight into story telling and how you write, shoot and edit a world class short film I found to be both inspirational and educational in ways far beyond both my expectation and my investment, which includes my time and money. I now know what steps to take to follow in his teams footsteps, hopefully, all the way to the Oscars. Thanks Chris!
Simon VanDerSpoel, Pro Cameraman, Australia
 

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The Long Distance Film Maker
Not everyone can make it to film school because of where they live this course is an excellent way to learn in your own home, wherever you are, and to learn at your own pace too. I have been on other seminars where I have missed important information as I am still thinking about an earlier point. With this masterclass, I was able to replay points so did not miss anything'
Jiaqing Huang, Film Maker, China 
 

The Writer
I was intrigued to see what this masterclass could offer me as a writer, as most books and courses treat writing as the first step of the process, and that's it! This masterclass took me on all the other steps too, and I can now clearly see how I can contribute and stay involved at each of those stages I was particularly excited to learn just how much the script can be improved in film editing, even sound editing. Thoroughly recommended for anyone who is serious about a career as a writer or film maker.
Sara Morrison, Writer, London
 

The Actor
As an actor, I've always been curious about the process behind the camera. I have read countless books on film making, and always felt like I was missing the true steps of putting a film together. Watching Chris' masterclass has given me the confidence to make my first short film, and the step by step tools to do it right. I found the masterclass to be packed with useful information, in a very engaging and entertaining format. If you're considering making a film, or considering film school, STOP WHERE YOU ARE and watch Chris' program first!
Ariele Senara, Actress, San Francisco