From beginner to filmmaker in 4 months.

The most comprehensive filmmaking course with the fastest results.

CLIENTS INCLUDE:

  • “I’ve always invested in courses but they never exceeded my expectations like VMA did. And it was just the first week.”

    Bianca Neagoe - VMA Alumni

  • “I didn’t believe that I would get clients and start working with people that fast. VMA helped me a lot.”

    Regina Reign - VMA Alumni

  • “At the end of the 4 months I feel relatively transformed as a person not just in the craft. ”

    Baishali Johal - VMA Alumni

  • “I don’t want to sound dramatic, but VMA changed my life.”

    Mihai Octavianos - VMA Alumni

  • “I thought I was too old to become a filmmaker. Now I feel confident that I can do it. This is a program for all ages.”

    Ana Gonzalez - VMA Alumni

  • “I’ve never had a teacher like you. This exceeded all of my expectations.”

    Bianca Binda - VMA Student

  • “I always dreamed about being a filmmaker but I didn’t know it was possible. I’m so glad I enrolled.”

    Gawoon Chung - VMA Alumni

  • “This was a huge experience for my personal growth. After I watched the Business module I said: Ok. So that’s how it’s done.”

    Ana Tudose - VMA Alumni

  • “I’m really enjoying this course. I haven’t felt this excited about something in a really long time.”

    Misako Envela - VMA Student

Video Tutorials

16 weeks of step by step easy to follow videos

Coaching Calls

Weekly feedback and accountability coaching calls

WhatsApp Support

24/7 WhatsApp support and feedback

The numbers speak the truth.

Minimum

$16,000

You cut your costs with minimum $16,000 which is the price you would pay for filmschool. The average film school program costs $20,000-$70,000 to attend.

Money saved

12x

Time saved

You learn filmmaking 12 times faster than the average film school graduate, who would typically require 3-4 years to achieve the same level of proficiency. With VMA, you can master these skills in just 4 months.

100%

You get constant support and accountability. With weekly coaching calls and 24/7 WhatsApp support, you'll receive personalized guidance throughout your learning journey. Say goodbye to feeling overwhelmed.

Feedback and support

Does it work?

Here is what our students have to say

Baishali Johal

At the end of the 4 months I feel relatively transformed as a person not just in the craft.

Gawoon Chung

I always dreamed about being a filmmaker but I didn’t know it was possible. I’m so glad I enrolled.

Ana Gonzalez

I thought I was too old to become a filmmaker. Now I feel confident that I can do it.

Misako Envela

I’m really enjoying this course. I haven’t felt this excited about something in a really long time.

Videos shot by our students at the end of the course with no prior experience.

Student results

They did it. So can you. Take the first step now.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

  • The first step is to apply for a free call and fill in the form. In approximately 48 hours you will get a link for the call where you’ll get all your questions answered and we will decide if VMA is right for you. If you get accepted we will sign the VMA contract and you will get the invoice and the payment link. We will also decide on the gear that you need to buy and order it together before you officially start.

  • You can start VMA at the beginning of every month (first Monday of every month) if there are spots available. You can find out what is the earliest you can start on our free call once you apply to VMA.

  • You can see the VMA pricing here. The full payment is done before you start VMA.

  • VMA is a very complex and intense film course that will require a lot of your energy. It is recommended you don’t take VMA while you have a full time job or you’re studying full time. But if you have a part time job or your studies are more flexible and you have the time to invest in learning everyday (4-6 hours per day) you can do it.

  • Yes, you have access to VMA and all the VMA updates indefinitely after you finish VMA.

  • Yes, once you join VMA you have access to the VMA community where you can talk to all of the VMA members around the world.

  • This is a very complex filmmaking course and you need a minimum of 4-6 hours per day, Monday-Saturday (6 days per week). text goes here

  • Once you apply to VMA we will decide together on a camera, lens and gimbal that best fits your needs and budget.

  • You need approximately 3000 EUR for the gear (camera, lens, gimbal, tripod and a few smaller objects like an ND filter and a hard-drive).

  • You need to purchase the gear before you start VMA. You will start using the gear in Week 2.

  • This is something to be discussed on our free-30-mins call once you apply to VMA. Depending on your specific camera and lens I will either advise it to keep it or upgrade it.

  • Yes you can. You can pay a deposit of 1 month and save a spot for a date of your choosing.

  • VMA is for all ages older than 16. As long as you have an interest in learning filmmaking the curriculum will fit you no matter how old you are.

  • If you follow the VMA curriculum closely you can start making money in month 4. The results you can expect from VMA are influenced by a number of factors: your location (bigger city - more opportunities), the budget you have for your gear (better gear-better images therefore you will have a competitive advantage and it will be easier for you to monetise your skills), the niche you choose, the effort you put in, how consistent you are.
    If you start VMA with the intention of monetising your videography skills as fast as possible that will become our main focus and we will double down on that part of the process.on

  • For VMA Gold and Premium we will have our weekly calls Monday or Tuesday at a time we will set together that will fit best with both of our time-zones.

  • Yes you can if the trip isn’t longer than 2 weeks otherwise that will hinder your progress with the course.

  • You can see videos produced by the VMA students that started with no prior experience here.

  • Yes you can.

  • You can study VMA even though you don’t want to become a videographer. You can decide for yourself how you want to integrate the cinematography skills in your life: whether it’s for learning something that you will simply enjoy, learning a skill that can help you document your life better or just for personal growth.

Join the VMA community and start your filmmaking journey!

 

Founder’s note

Learning filmmaking can be confusing and challenging. There's a ton of information out there, but it's all scattered and overwhelming. Where do you even start? Which advice should you listen to first? What gear should you buy? And how can you be sure that you're actually improving?

Beginner filmmakers usually face two main challenges:

  1. Getting good at the craft and actually learning filmmaking. Should you go to film school or learn on your own?

  2. Turning your camera skills into a profitable career and making a living out of it.

That's why I created VMA—to help you get the essential information from film school while also teaching you the business and marketing skills you need to turn your visual talents into a well-paying job.

And the best part? It only takes 4 months.

In the past 3 years, more than 20 beginner filmmakers, just like you, have started from scratch and launched their careers in filmmaking with my guidance. I'd love for you to give it a try and see the difference it can make.


IOANA PETRESCO - Founder of VMA

Ioana’s Work

Ioana’s YouTube Series

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You can see her work at ioanapetresco.com. You can watch Ioana’s Youtube monthly Series here. And follow her daily endeavours on her instagram @ioana.petresco

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16 weeks of step by step videos

Weekly 1:1 personalised coaching calls

24/7 WhatsApp 1:1 support and feedback

But is this even possible?

YES, IT IS POSSIBLE.

Will you create a movie that will bring you an Oscar in the next 4 months?

Will you film a $100,000 commercial for Nike in the next 4 months?

Probably not. This is unrealistic and not the goal of this program.

But if you invest time, money and bring your A-game, in just 4 months you can go from zero skills to having a career path that is both fulfilling and that starts paying your bills.

And NOW it’s the best time to do it.

The demand for video content is higher than it has ever been. Every business needs video.

  • Travel companies need videos to promote their trips.

  • Products need video advertising.

  • Personal trainers need videos to showcase their skills.

  • Musicians need music videos.

  • Real-estate companies need their properties promoted.

  • Course creators need their courses filmed.

  • People organizing events need their venues filmed.

    And you can be the one that fulfills these needs. And be paid for it.

 

Join the VMA community and become a filmmaker.

“I’ve always invested in courses but they never exceeded my expectations like VMA did.” - Bianca Neagoe, VMA Alumni

 You BEFORE Visual Metaphor:

  • Stuck in a job that is not fulfilling.

  • Don’t know how to make money by doing something that you love.

  • You want to create something meaningful in the world but don’t know how.

  • Messaging clients or people you don’t know seems scary. It’s a mystery to you how to get them to reply.

  • You don’t know people or brands in the industry. You feel like you don’t have enough connections.

  • You feel that creating great videos is difficult and you don’t know where to even begin.

  • All the technical aspects of the camera and gear feel overwhelming and almost impossible.

You AFTER Visual Metaphor:

  • You’re doing work that you love and that deeply fulfills you.

  • Your work as a filmmaker starts bringing you your first paying clients.

  • You’re too busy with the amazing projects that you’re working on. You feel fully on your purpose.

  • You know exactly how to message potential clients and you have high response rates to your messages.

  • You have many connections and you are working with people and brands you dreamt of working with.

  • You learned by now how to plan, shoot, edit and deliver mind-blowing videos every-time.

  • You understand how to use your camera and technology in your favour, you’re confident in your new skills.

Best film school ever.

Dream it

Best film school ever. Dream it

HOW YOU’LL BECOME A FILMMAKER IN 4 MONTHS?

MONTH 1 - SKILLS

Cinema hacking: full immersion on your craft. Learn in one month what others do in 2 years.

MONTH 2 - CREATION

Create mind-blowing videos and establish yourself as a filmmaker.

MONTH 3 - NETWORK

Learn how to build your network and collaborate with people you only dreamt of working with.

MONTH 4 - CLIENTS

Build your videoreel and get your first paying clients as a filmmaker.

DOES IT WORK?

Here is what our students have to say.

“At the end of the 4 months I feel relatively transformed as a person not just in the craft. ” Baishali Johal

It’s time to make your story happen.

START TODAY

DOES IT WORK?

Here is what our students have to say.

“At the end of the 4 months I feel relatively transformed as a person not just in the craft. ” Baishali Johal

It’s time to make your story happen.

START TODAY