Make a Festival-Ready Short Film

Practical short film mentorship — from idea to final cut, and festival strategy.

Limited availability each month.

12 short films made.

48 nominations.

3 Oscar-Qualifying nominations.

23 wins.

Cleveland International Film Festival official selection laurel wreath design.
Official selection logo for the Naples International Film Festival 2024, featuring text surrounded by laurel branches.
Logo for the Lone Star Film Festival 2024, featuring a stylized film reel, laurel branches on each side, and the festival name and year.
Buffalo official selection 2024 logo with laurel branches on either side.
Text announcing the 44th Annual Thomas Edison Film Festival Honorable Mention Award 2025 surrounded by laurel wreaths.
Laurel wreath surrounding text that reads 'Official Selection MKE Film Festival 2024'.

How I Help You Improve Your Film

Most short films don’t fail because of budget, they fail because of a lack of clarity.

If you feel stuck, it’s usually because you’re dealing with one of these:

  • Your script isn’t sharp enough yet

  • Your ending doesn’t land emotionally

  • You don’t know what to cut or keep

  • You’re not confident in blocking, directing actors, hiring a crew, or composing shots.

  • You don’t have a real festival plan

That’s what we fix. Fast and clearly, and in a way you can repeat on every future project.

Design with text 'Honorable Mention BIFFA' and decorative laurel branches
Logo for the Miami Short Film Festival Official Selection 2019
Laurel wreath surrounding text that reads 'Official Selection Paris Short Film Festival 2023' in a dark brown color on a black background.
Logo for the Borrego Springs Film Festival, indicating official selection, with stylized horns on either side.
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Whether you’re writing, prepping, shooting, editing, or wondering what to do next, I help you make clear decisions.
We sharpen your story, strengthen your directing execution, and build the instincts you’ll carry into every future film.

The Tiers ❊


The Power Hour
For filmmakers who want fast, focused, professional feedback.

01

The Deep Dive
For directors who want story + execution guidance before they shoot or edit.

02

The Filmmaker’s Package
For serious directors who want full-spectrum guidance — from initial idea to final cut and festival strategy.

03

Book your session:

I will teach you everything I’ve learned having made a dozen short films in over a decade so you don’t make the same mistakes. 

From Filmmakers I’ve helped

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Working with Adrien on Walk With Me was incredibly rewarding. His clarity, passion, and precise direction taught me lessons I will never forget.

Luis E.

Adrien helped me return to filmmaking by refining my short script. From structure to dialogue to a stronger ending, my short film has now raised financing.

Stephane B.

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Having worked with Adrien on the TV pilot Raymar, I was struck by how clearly he translates creative ambition into confident, executable choices.

Cristina C.

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What truly sets Adrien apart is his intuition for the “why” behind every creative decision, and that’s what makes my work now land every time.

Atkin K.

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Any questions you may have, feel free to email or whatsapp me!