A 1-2-1 Personal Cinematic Storytelling Journey with Doug
A deep, personal mentorship with a filmmaker who is making Hollywood come to him!
Can he help you do the same?
Act now and save 73% for the next 3 days only. Don't miss out on this special opportunity to transform your screenwriting career.
- 12 weekly 1-2-1 zoom sessions.
- Printable WORKSHEETS for each lesson
- PERSONALISED BUSINESS PLAN you can use to raise $$$
- Complete Pitch Deck for your film - ready to attach talent and finance
- Check lists & journal prompts to keep you on track
- Analysis and feedback on the first 10 pages of your screenplay to really make it really stand out!
- Get your screenplay and Pitch Deck ready for contests, packaging and financing in just 12 weeks!
What Hollywood Is Saying About Doug...
"Doug's script was a joy to read. His writing style prompted immediate cinematic imagery, and enabled me to quickly see and feel his movie. I could feel the spirit of the movie in the writing - that's a rare and precious thing."
Dylan Coburn, Storyboard Artist
Lord of the Rings, Equaliser 3
"Gunn is such a mental concept it was hard to resist, so congrats on the script."
Neil Marshall, Director
Dog Soldiers, Hellboy, The Descent
"The execution here is professional, and the writing is very, very strong — in places I would call it beautiful. One of the best scripts I've read so far this year."
Judge's Feedback
PAGE Screenwriting Awards
"This (Dirty Boy) is like the bastard offspring of The Sound of Music. It's a special delight to see Doug's storytelling come to life!"
Graham McTavish, Actor
The Hobbit Trilogy, House of the Dragon, Outlander, The Witcher, Rambo, Preacher
Mentorship Is Right for You If…
- You’re Struggling to Break In: If you've been writing scripts for a while but haven't seen the breakthroughs you hoped for, mentorship can provide the insider knowledge and industry connections that can open doors quickly.
- You're ready to bypass traditional Hollywood routes and create your own independent movie. You're ready to discover strategies which mean you won't need to rely on Hollywood gatekeepers anymore - you can become the master of your own cinematic destiny.
- You Want to Learn How to Write an Undeniable Screenplay: You have great ideas but aren’t sure how to structure them into a screenplay that grabs attention. I will help you master story arcs, character development, and pacing, transforming your concepts into screen-ready scripts that can attract talent and financiers.
- You're seeking to master the art of packaging and pitching your screenplay in a way that makes it an undeniable opportunity.
- You’re Ready to Accelerate Your Career: Whether you’re seeking representation, trying to sell your script, or aiming for your first production, mentorship can fast-track your journey by showing you exactly what it takes to succeed in this competitive field.
- You Crave Inspiration and Accountability: A mentor not only inspires you to keep going but also holds you accountable, pushing you to meet deadlines and consistently improve your work, helping to elevate your skills above 90% of wannabe screenwriters and filmmakers.
- You're ready to take the next step in your screenwriting or filmmaking career and aim for a success like financing your first feature, having a screening at Cannes or placing in a prestigious competition .
- You want to learn how to independently finance and produce your own feature film.
Don't Stay Stuck
In just 12 weeks, you could still be dreaming about writing a screenplay, or, with Personal Mentorship, you could have a completed, industry-ready script and pitch package. The choice is yours.
Achieve and Soar
Gain the skills and confidence to write, package, and finance your own feature film in no time. You'll know how to create undeniable screenplays and package them in a way that attracts A-list talent and investors.
Meet Doug Rao, an award-winning screenwriter and filmmaker with a proven track record of success in the film industry. He's here to guide you on your screenwriting journey.
Doug Rao had been making films for ten years before he cracked the code of how to write and package the kind of screenplay that talent, competition judges and financiers alike are looking for.He went to Cannes in 2023 with a screenplay and Pitch Deck - a year later, at Cannes 2024, his first feature Dirty Boy played to a full house in a Gala screening!!During that time, his other screenplay, Gunn won the Gold Prize at The PAGE Screenwriting Awards and landed him a great deal of interest. He is currently packaging his next feature film, The Devouring, which will shoot in the Czech Republic in 2025.
- Cannes Film Festival Gala Screening Success
- Gold Prize Winner at The PAGE Screenwriting Awards
FAQ
Frequently Asked Question
Get answers to common questions about our screenwriting program and how it can help you achieve your cinematic dreams.
About Mentorship
Yes, you’ll have lifetime access to key resources and materials, allowing you to revisit lessons and tools throughout your screenwriting career.
Yes, mentorship is designed for both beginners and more experienced writers looking to elevate their skills quickly and learn industry insights.
About Payment
Contact me directly at dr@europeanscreenwriter.com and we can discuss a plan; typically 50% to secure your mentorship and 50% a few weeks in…
Yes, we offer a 14-day money-back guarantee, no questions asked.
Course Content
The course includes printable worksheets, an actual budget and schedule from a Cannes-screened film, a real business plan used to raise $500K, and a complete pitch deck used to attach A-list talent.
Yes, the course covers the entire process from writing an undeniable screenplay to packaging, financing, and potentially producing your independent film.
How does it work?
The course includes 12 weekly LIVE 1-2-1 zoom sessions, providing direct interaction with Doug Rao, working in detail on your screenplay and pitch package.
Yes, you’ll receive feedback and guidance on your treatment, pitch deck, and screenplay. And guidance and advice on how to optimise both for maximum impact.
Personal Mentorship Program
- In-depth review of your feature script treatment or series bible
- Weekly ZOOM meetings with Doug
- Deep dive into your screenplay
- Weekly writing assignments
- Zoom sessions to work on your pitch package
- Personalized strategy for selling your script or raising finance
- Benefit from instructor’s experience as screenwriter, director, and actor
- Strictly Limited availability!
- £2,447
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Elevate your career quickly with Personal Mentorship.
In this one-on-one call, we’ll dive deep into your cinematic goals, address your specific challenges and see if Mentorship is right for you.