HEY FILMMAKER: LET'S GET YOU LEVELED UP.
FROM UNDERVALUED TO INDISPENSABLE
I'm Patrick, founder of Muse. My team of industry experts and I will guide you from "hired tripod" to the Strategic Partner your clients crave (and will pay premium rates for). This is ONLY for commercial and documentary filmmakers ready to roll up their sleeves and build a business that fuels their creativity and prosperity. You show up ready to get to work - we'll give you the map .
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Muse has developed the industry’s only comprehensive Mentorship program designed to help filmmakers 5-10X their income while telling stories they're proud of.
IMAGINE YOU WEREN'T FORCED TO CHOOSE…
CREATIVE FREEDOM
You could pitch with complete confidence, knowing your creative vision will be valued.
FINANCIAL FREEDOM
You achieve a predictable $15k-25k monthly income from clients who appreciate your expertise and happily pay premium rates.
TIME FREEDOM
Your systems and processes reclaimed 15+ hours weekly for what matters most—to have a career that fits into your lifestyle.
⇢ ALL OF THIS IS WITHIN REACH SOONER THAN YOU THINK ⇠
Muse has worked with some of the world's top brands, and now we're teaching you.
introducing
THE FREEDOM FRAMEWORK™
THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH TO FILMMAKER SUCCESS
The Freedom Framework™ isn't just another business course or filmmaking workshop. It's a complete transformation system built on three essential mastery areas and 11 strategic pillars—all working together to create lasting success.
Applications Closed until June
01. PERSONAL MASTERY
- Confidence - Overcome imposter syndrome and build unshakeable belief in your vision and value
- Core Narrative - Develop an empowering story about who you are and what's possible
- Vision - Create crystal clarity about your future and always think three steps ahead
The foundation of sustainable success
02. STORY MASTERY
- Storytelling Expertise - Master the mechanics of remarkable storytelling that captures hearts and opens wallets
- Experience Design - Create unforgettable moments for clients and audiences that set you apart
- Technical Excellence - Refine your craft to deliver consistent, outstanding quality
Elevate your craft to command premium rates
03. BUSINESS MASTERY
- Your Brand - Build a magnetic presence that attracts dream clients
- Your Processes - Develop efficient systems that give you back your time
- Your Offers - Structure your expertise into high-value solutions clients can't resist
- Your Marketing - Create content and conversations that naturally attract ideal clients
- Your Sales - Master strategic selling that closes premium projects without negotiation
Transform your passion into prosperity
from STRUGGLING
to SOARING
WHERE YOU'RE AT NOW -
SOUND FAMILIAR?
🔄 You're stuck in the feast-or-famine cycle, competing on price, chasing clients who don't value your work.
🎬 You're a "tripod for hire" – told where to stand and what to film. You wonder where the next project is coming from and whether you'll ever break through.
⏱️ You're working harder than ever but your bank account doesn't reflect it. Your creative vision takes a backseat to paying the bills.
LIFE AFTER THE MUSE MENTORSHIP:
⭐ You're a sought-after strategic partner who commands premium rates without negotiation. Clients pursue you for your unique approach and expertise.
🏆 You work with dream clients on projects that energize you, supported by systems that protect your time and creativity.
💰 You have a predictable income stream that supports your ideal lifestyle. Your business serves your life – not the other way around.
results
YOU CAN EXPECT
DOUBLE YOUR PROJECT BUDGETS IN 90 DAYS
Within your first three months, you'll implement our proven pricing strategy and strategic positioning framework that consistently helps filmmakers command 2-5X higher rates.
CREATIVE CONTROL & CONFIDENCE
You'll develop the frameworks to lead client conversations, pitch your vision confidently, and maintain creative integrity while delivering exceptional value. No more being micromanaged or treated like a "tripod for hire" – you'll guide projects as the expert you are.
SUSTAINABLE SYSTEMS & SUPPORT
Build efficient workflows and support structures that free up 10-15 hours weekly while delivering better results. You'll create a business that scales without sacrificing quality or burning you out, giving you back the freedom to focus on what truly matters.
how this program
IS DIFFERENT
➡️ PROVEN PATH, NOT TRIAL & ERROR
Our framework is battle-tested across $10+ million in projects and has transformed 70+ filmmakers' businesses.
➡️ PERSONALIZED GUIDANCE, NOT COOKIE-CUTTER ADVICE
We genuinely give a damn about your unique journey. Your challenges and vision matter to us, and we'll meet you exactly where you are.
➡️ HOLISTIC TRANSFORMATION, NOT QUICK FIXES
We transform the complete filmmaker—mindset, storytelling, and business—not just isolated tactics.
➡️ IMPLEMENTATION FOCUSED, NOT INFORMATION OVERLOAD
You'll turn knowledge into real results with structured accountability, feedback, and direct support.
PERSONALIZED STRATEGIC BLUEPRINT FOR YOUR BUSINESS
DIRECT ACCESS TO OUR INNER CIRCLE OF EXPERTS
PRIVATE MENTORSHIP COMMUNITY WITH SAME-DAY SUPPORT
WEEKLY HOT SEAT WEBINARS AND ACCOUNTABILITY
"With the skills I learned in this program, I restructured my business to shift from low-leverage tasks, allowing me to concentrate on my true passion: driving impact and delivering exceptional value to my mission-driven clients. This strategic pivot empowered me to embrace my dreams fully and confidently secure a $240,000 retainer with ease."
AUTUMN PAYNE
FOUNDER, ETHICAL NARRATIVE
Application & Qualification
We carefully review each application to ensure you're the right fit for our mentorship program. This selective process guarantees we can deliver significant ROI on your time and investment , setting you up for meaningful transformation from day one.
Step One
Strategic Vision Blueprint
Patrick, Muse's founder, works directly with you to assess your current position and create your personalized success roadmap . This intensive vision-setting session identifies your highest-leverage opportunities and outlines the specific steps needed to generate immediate momentum.
Step Two
Consistent Imperfect Action
Transform your filmmaking business through structured weekly webinars, direct access to our inner circle of industry experts, and dedicated accountability check-ins. Your consistent action coupled with our proven frameworks creates the compound effect that separates thriving filmmakers from those who remain stuck.
Step Three
⇢ CHOOSE THE PATH THAT FITS BEST ⇠
frequently asked
QUESTIONS
Is this program right for me at my current stage?
How much time do I need to commit weekly?
How quickly can I expect to see results?
Do I need to be technically advanced as a filmmaker?
Can I participate if I'm not in the United States?
What happens if I need help with a specific client or project?
What if I fall behind or can't attend all the sessions?
Yami went from $50/Hour to $4,500 Projects
"I went from charging $50/hour to landing my first $4,500 project, which immediately led to two more films. The attention to detail in my work now has clients delivering with next to no revisions—they're thrilled and keep coming back for more."
Yami L. | Creative Director
From Corporate Layoff to $15,000 Contracts
"After being laid off from my corporate job, I took the leap into full-time filmmaking. The mentorship program gave me the structure and support I needed to launch properly. I secured a $15,000 contract within 60 days of starting—giving me the confidence to never look back."
Drew K. | First-Year Filmmaker
From Photography to $50,000 Video Projects
"I was concerned to make the leap from photography to video, but the mentorship gave me the roadmap and confidence I needed. I landed my first-ever video project at $50,000—something I wouldn't have even pitched before."
Weldon B. | Photographer-Turned-Filmmaker
The Freedom Framework™ isn't just transforming businesses—it's changing lives. These filmmakers arrived with different backgrounds and challenges, but all found the same result: a clear path to dramatically increased income and creative fulfillment through strategic positioning and expert guidance.
IT WASN'T ALWAYS EASY. 😌
My journey began with psychology, not filmmaking. I was obsessed with understanding how people's minds worked—reading studies about human behavior and trying to make sense of what drove emotions and decisions.
In university, I'd eagerly share the latest psychological studies I was reading, only to watch people's eyes glaze over. Those academic papers may have fascinated me, but they weren't connecting with anyone else.
That disconnect sparked my interest in storytelling. I realized that to share these ideas that mattered to me, I needed a more engaging medium. Then came an opportunity to film a wedding for a friend of a friend.
I was so new to filmmaking that I literally bought my first camera from Best Buy on the way to that wedding. That first video? Let's be honest—it was pretty terrible.
But it planted a seed. I saw weddings as a way to fund my gear while experimenting with storytelling techniques that blended my psychology background with visual narratives.
YOU WOULDN'T BELIEVE WHAT HAPPENED. 💣
Instead of focusing on typical wedding highlights, I approached each film from a psychological perspective—making the people, not the event, the center of the story. This unique approach led to something unexpected: our wedding films went viral.
Strangers—tens of thousands of them—were watching films of couples they'd never met. They weren't just watching; they were emotionally connecting.
This caught the attention of Canon, who turned one of our weddings into a national commercial. I'll never forget walking into Best Buy (where my journey began) and seeing 200 televisions simultaneously displaying a wedding I had filmed.
Then came a call from "The National Football League" (yes, that's what the caller ID actually said). They loved our storytelling approach and wanted to see if we could bring the same emotional depth to sports. That test shoot turned into a 200-day contract.
THINGS STARTED TO CLICK. ✨
With each project, I was refining my understanding of what made stories resonate. By night, I'd dive back into psychology books, connecting academic theories with real-world audience reactions.
I obsessively analyzed what triggered emotional responses—why certain camera techniques created intimacy, how specific story structures built connection, and which psychological principles could be applied to visual storytelling.
This wasn't just about making pretty videos. It was about creating experiences that moved people to feel something real—merging the rigor of psychological research with the art of visual storytelling.
THEN, I CREATED A REPEATABLE PROCESS THAT I NOW TEACH TO OTHERS. 🎯
All this experimentation and research eventually crystallized into the Muse Storytelling Process—a scientific approach to creating stories that consistently connect and move audiences.
When we first shared this methodology through workshops, filmmakers told us it was more valuable than their four-year degrees. Others credited it with saving their struggling businesses.
The demand was so intense that when we launched our first online course in 2015, over 1,000 people joined in the first week. We hit our 12-month revenue goal in just seven days.
Since then, we've refined this process while creating Emmy-winning documentaries, films for global brands like Apple and Four Seasons, and even presenting at the United Nations in Geneva.
But what matters most isn't the awards or high-profile clients—it's the transformation we've seen in filmmakers who apply these principles to create work they're truly proud of, at rates that reflect their true value.
This is what I'm sharing with you now: a field-tested, science-backed approach to storytelling that can transform not just your films, but your entire filmmaking career.
OUR GUARANTEE
THE MUSE PERFORMANCE GUARANTEE
We believe so strongly in the Freedom Framework™ that we stand behind it with a straightforward guarantee: This program works if you work it.
Our mentorship is designed to generate positive ROI within your first 90 days—but only if you show up consistently and implement what you learn. If you're fully committed, attending all sessions, implementing the strategies, and genuinely engaging with the process—but not seeing the results you expect—we'll extend your support at no additional cost until you achieve the transformation you seek.
Your transformation is our mission, and we don't put arbitrary time limits on your success.
This program is for you if...
✅ You're already creating films professionally and generating revenue, but know you're capable of much more
✅ You're tired of the feast-or-famine cycle and ready to build a sustainable, predictable income
✅ You're willing to challenge assumptions and let go of outdated approaches that are holding you back
✅ You can commit 3-5 hours weekly to implement systems that will transform your business
✅ You value expert guidance and are open to following a proven roadmap rather than figuring everything out alone
✅ You're ready to position yourself as a strategic partner rather than just a technical service provider
✅ You're growth-minded and take responsibility for your results rather than looking for someone to blame
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This program is not for you if...
❌ You're looking for a magic bullet that requires no effort on your part
❌ You believe expensive gear or technical skills alone will solve your business challenges
❌ You're not currently creating videos or generating any revenue from filmmaking
❌ You're unwilling to invest time in implementing new business strategies and frameworks
❌ You expect overnight success without consistent action and commitment
❌ You prefer to compete on price rather than differentiating through value and expertise
❌ You're looking for someone to do the work for you rather than guiding you through proven processes
AVERAGE IS TAKEN.
NOW IS THE TIME TO TAKE YOURSELF ON AND SEE WHAT YOU'RE TRULY CAPABLE OF.
27
FILMMAKERS WHO HAVE LANDED THEIR LARGEST GIG EVER
250k
SINGLE LARGEST DEAL SECURED BY A PROGRAM MEMBER
100%
REPORT GETTING A STRONG POSITIVE ROI ON THEIR INVESTMENT
$2M
PROJECT BUDGETS SECURED BY FILMMAKERS IN THE PROGRAM
ready to
DO THE THING?
The journey from struggling filmmaker to sought-after strategic partner begins with a single decision. Our selective application process ensures we work only with filmmakers who are ready to commit to their transformation.
Spaces are limited to just 15 filmmakers per cohort to guarantee personalized attention and support. Many applicants wait months for an opening, so don't delay if you're ready to break through to the next level of your filmmaking career.
Take the first step toward the creative, time, and financial freedom you deserve. The filmmaker you aspire to become is waiting on the other side of this decision.
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