Filmmakers need to practice.
SKETCHBOOK FILMS
everyone needs the opportunity to CREATE.
this is a space for emerging artists to experiment and learn.
Like unpublished sketches in an artist’s sketchbook, these films are practice for more ambitious projects to come.
these films are ultra-low budget, student-style productions aimed at helping creatives learn and expand their resumes in a low-stakes environment.
THE SKETCHBOOK ETHOS
Vee Bruno: “I have found that most people/artists I work with have great taste and an innate sense of what needs to improve in their art. I see many people struggle to overcome their self-criticism and believe in themselves enough to create something that might suck at first. When someone shares an idea or a script with me I am very hesitant to provide any critical feedback. I've found more success by responding with radical positivity and encouragement, especially in the early stages of development. I want people to feel empowered to create awful, unhinged trash that no one likes.”
Testimonials from past Creatives
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“We all want the same thing: To make a project we can be proud of. If something goes wrong, it's not anyone's fault. If anything, it bonds us all together and is something to remember.”
Trelas Alfred Dyson IV
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“Sketchbook Films gave me the opportunity to gain hands on film experience and introduced me to various roles on set.”
Lea Manouchehri
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“Everyone has a story to tell and the cathartic feeling of seeing that story brought to life can’t be matched.”
Gabriel Torres
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“I learned how to embrace unexpected challenges while continuing to work with the resources available. And the people around you are always ready to lend a helping hand."
Catie Sanchez
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"It’s a great group of people. Being on set is always enjoyable. They get things done, not just plan endlessly, but actually get things done."
Achyut Vemuri
