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An alternative approach to Film School.

Screenwriting for working adults.

Learn from a professional.

Get meaningful, actionable feedback.

Honest, empathic analysis -- the only way to get better.

Learn screenwriting at your own pace.

(anytime/anywhere)

Build a meaningful network.

Make meaningful connections

Get an edge with relevant pro tips.

Hint: what happens on pages 1 and 3?

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Want to go fast? Go alone. Want to go far? Go together.

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Become an Apprentice - At Your Pace

Learn the craft of screenwriting from those who have lived it!   Filmmaking has never been as accessible as it is now -- and you have a  powerful story to tell!

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Workshop it.

In a small group setting, carve and mold your story into a pro script.

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Mentorship

Walk with someone who comes alongside your vision.

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Pathway to Industry Connection

Getting your script in the hands of producers, executives and agents is closer than it ever was before this point. Join now!

The Professional

Your Mentor.

The Sleeper Hit List is a group of like-minded writers and creatives who  know intimately, the life of the writer — the highs and the lows, and  who know how important building connections are in this industry. 
Sleeper  Hit List was started by writer/director Titus Heckel. Titus is a  multi-award-winning filmmaker and screenwriter. He’s also a physics nerd  and in another life, a trained priest (now of the non-practicing;  non-believing variety :-) !

ACT ONE - the online course (at your own pace)

You can’t break the rules until you know the rules. This resource  explores the fundamentals of formatting, structure, character, dialogue,  theme and all the pixie dust that helps makes movie magic. We also  discuss the life of the writer — commitment, routine, and  self-reflection.

ACT TWO - the workshop

The sky is as big as you want it to be. And you can go anywhere, do  anything. We experience the joy of playing in the realm of ideas! Here  we start big and hone an idea into a compelling and entertaining  concept. Then we explore that premise until we have a workable three act  structured story.

ACT THREE - the mentorship

Finally, we put it on paper. The culmination of all our creative  explorations — crafting a professional feature screenplay. Here, as you  write, you are mentored, scene by scene, act by act, shaping the work to  fully realize your vision for it until you type: “THE END.”

And Beyond!

Any project and completed script could be put in front of one of many producers, executives or agents your mentor knows. You have to keep going!

The Professional

Apprentice  →

Professional

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Member

The entire online video course catalog
Access to the community and discussion forum
$5.00/month
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Apprentice

The entire online video course catalog
Access to the community and discussion forum
Monthly mentorship sessions.

(1 hr)
$30.00/month
$300.00/annually
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Journeyman

Everything in Member and Apprentice.
Quarterly screenplay workshop (2 -3hrs)
Writing consultant on 1 screenplay/year -- with pathway to industry connections
$60.00/month
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Reviews

Recommended by many students
At Sleeper hit list, we're proud of the successes of our students. Here's what some of them have to say
Rachel

"Titus combines a high-level approach to feature structure with a boots-on-the-ground work ethic. With his diligence, imagination, honesty and wonderful sense of humour, he’ll get you through the challenge of shaping your idea and pouring it onto the page.”

Sarah

"What I loved about Titus's classes, whatever we were talking about Titus made it so fun and interesting and he made it so engaging. And he took something as complicated as how to write a good story and he broke it down into simple and easy steps. I came out out his class a much stronger writer than i was before."

Peter

"I've learned so much from him and improved immensely as a screenwriter, which I attribute a lot to his honesty. A lot of people told me what I wanted to hear which didn't do me any favors, but Titus told me what I needed to hear. I'm glad that I listened because my script has turned into something that people really enjoy and I could not have done without his help."

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