SEPTEMBER 29th - OCTOBER 1ST, AUSTIN, TX.
The Story First Filmmaker Summit
A holistic 3-day conference focused on business, story and personal mastery to help commercial filmmakers transition their business from hired tripod to strategic marketing partner.
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This isn't just another filmmaking event. It's your turning point.
Imagine walking into client meetings as the trusted creative partner who guides strategy – not just the person hired to execute someone else's vision.
Over three immersive days, you'll join a carefully curated community of 200 ambitious filmmakers who refuse to settle for average.
Together, we'll dive deep into the exact frameworks, mindset shifts, and business strategies that separate order-takers from sought-after creative leaders who command premium rates.
If you're creating solid work but still struggling with feast-or-famine cycles, feeling undervalued in client relationships, or hitting a ceiling on your rates – this conference was designed specifically for you.
The Story First Filmmaker Summit is designed to give you in three days what took us fifteen years to learn
WHAT YOU'LL WALK AWAY WITH:
⚡️ POSITION YOURSELF AS A STRATEGIC PARTNER
Transform how clients see you – and what they'll pay for your expertise. You'll master the art of value-based pricing, learn to pitch your vision with conviction, and develop the language that positions you as an irreplaceable creative partner. No more being treated like a commodity or competing on price.
💪🏽 BUILD UNSHAKEABLE CREATIVE CONFIDENCE
Silence the inner critic that keeps you playing small. Through proven frameworks and guided experiences, you'll develop the mindset that allows you to lead confidently, make decisive creative choices, and guide clients toward remarkable results.Â
🏗️ CREATE SYSTEMS FOR SUSTAINABLE GROWTH
You'll leave with actionable systems for attracting dream clients, streamlining your workflow, and creating remarkable experiences that turn clients into advocates. These are the exact processes we've used to land six and seven-figure projects with global brands.
This conference is for you if...
âś…Â You're tired of being treated as a technical vendor rather than a creative partner
âś…Â You're creating quality work but struggling to grow beyond your current ceiling
âś…Â You find yourself saying "yes" to projects that drain your energy and creativity
âś…Â You want to work with clients who truly value your creative perspective
âś…Â You're ready to transform both your creative approach and your business model
IMMERSIVE WORKSHOPS & STRATEGY SESSIONS
COMPREHENSIVE BUSINESS TOOLKIT
CURATED NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES
EXCLUSIVE COMMUNITY FILM SCREENING
Registration Now Open ⚡️
There are five options for how to register – by yourself, as partners, or bring your whole team.
a personal message from Patrick, Muse's founder
Sometimes people look at my Emmy awards and think they matter. But that hunk of metal isn't what transformed my career.
The real story?
I started by literally buying a camera at Best Buy on the way to film my first wedding. That first video was 'pooh – real smelly.' But it planted a seed.
I never aspired to be a wedding filmmaker. My background was in psychology, studying how people think and feel. But when I tried talking about academic studies at bars, people's eyes glazed over. I needed a better way to connect.
That's when I discovered the power of story. By focusing on people instead of events, our wedding films went viral, catching the attention of Canon (who turned our footage into national commercials) and even the NFL (who called us for a 200-day contract).
What followed were projects for brands like Apple and Four Seasons, speaking at the United Nations, and yes, those Emmy awards including Best Sports Documentary of the Year.
But the real breakthrough wasn't about famous clients or accolades. It was discovering the frameworks that position you as a strategic partner rather than just a technician with a camera.
That's why we created The Strategic Filmmaker Conference. To give you in three days what took me fifteen years to learn. Field-tested strategies. Science-backed frameworks. Real-world systems that transform how clients see you and what they'll pay for your expertise.
This isn't about gear or technical skills. It's about the mindset, confidence, and business intelligence that turns filmmaking from a struggle into a thriving creative career.
If you're ready to stop being hired for your camera and start being valued for your vision – this is for you.
AVERAGE IS TAKEN.
NOW IS THE TIME TO TAKE YOURSELF ON AND SEE WHAT YOU'RE TRULY CAPABLE OF.
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
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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
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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
🔥 EARLY BIRD SPECIAL – LIMITED TIME ONLY 🔥
Secure your spot today and save $200 off standard pricing!
Plus, all early bird registrants are automatically entered to win one of three exclusive VIP Experience Packages (valued at $2,997) including:
- Reserved front-row seating for all sessions
- Private 1:1 mentorship session with Patrick Moreau during the conference
- Exclusive dinner with speakers and the Muse team
Only 50 early bird tickets available – secure yours before they're gone!
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