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MOVIE DOJO

MASTER YOURSELF THROUGH THE ART OF FILMMAKING

BESPOKE MENTORING FOR FILMMAKERS 

PHILIP JAMES MCGOLDRICK

Director | Co-Founder EMC Productions 

Award Winning Filmmaker

Cannes Lions & Berlinale Crystal Bear Nominee

Aikido Black Belt 

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"I'M SHARING EVERYTHING I'VE LEARNT ABOUT FILMMAKING THROUGH AN EXCLUSIVE

1:1 PROGRAMME: MOVIE DOJO"   

MOVIE DOJO IS DESIGNED TO HELP YOU:

  • TURN FILMMAKING INTO A VIABLE BUSINESS.

  • IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF YOUR WORK.

 

  • MAKE YOURSELF INVESTABLE.

  • MAKE AN IMPACT ON THE INDUSTRY.

  • MASTER ROAD BLOCKS TO GROWTH.

  • TRANSITION INTO FILM AS A CAREER CHANGE.

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HOW I CAN HELP

Want to master your film career?

WE COVER

  • A roadmap to your filmmaking goals.

  • How to make filmmaking profitable. 

  • How to take ownership of your IP.

  • Strengthening the quality of your work.

  • What might be holding you back.

  • Solutions tailored to your journey. 

(From £250)

EXCLUSIVE COACHING

  • Regular monthly or weekly sessions.

  • Unlimited WhatsApp communication. 

  • Coaching throughout your film making journey from A-Z and bringing your film to market.

  • Skip film school, learn the financials and avoid early mistakes.

  • Access to industry networking opportunities.

MOVIE DOJO PROGRAMME

Take ownership of your film career

MOVIE DOJO PRINCIPLES HELPED ME:

  • TURN MY FILMMAKING CAREER AROUND.

  • SELL MY DEBUT FEATURE TO CHINA.

 

  • SCREEN INTERNATIONALLY- INCLUDING CANNES LIONS, BERLINALE, AND CLERMONT FERRAND. 

  • GET FEATURED IN SCREEN DAILY, DEADLINE, SCREEN INTERNATIONAL, AND MORE. 

  • EARN 50+ AWARDS AND NOMINATIONS, INCLUDING THE BERLINALE CRYSTAL BEAR. 

  • FOUND MY OWN PRODUCTION COMPANY.

  • BUILD MAJOR INDUSTRY CONNECTIONS AND SECUR PITCH OPPORTUNITIES. 

  • STOP WAITING FOR PERMISSION AND TAKE CONTROL OF MY PATH. 

MOVIE DOJO

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING

I was blown away by some of the insights Philip gave me. I feel motivated and inspired again about my work and the possibilities.  

Sarah, Scriptwriter

I was really grateful to get such a rapid, lengthy and detailed session with Phil. He gave great, practical advice on the moving parts to movie success

Matthew, Filmmaker

& Actor

It's been so useful having a guide to talk through ideas and strategies with. I've learnt so much about the business of film, as well as achieving higher artistic standards. 

Laura, Filmmaker

So clear and thorough. I found Philip's process very helpful. 

Will, Filmmaker

Very practical advice, I'm very happy!

Jiawei, Editor & Producer

BOOK

MOVIE DOJO:

THE BOOK

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MOVIE DOJO BOOK

COMING SOON

- AN INTERACTIVE BREAKDOWN HELPING YOU TO MASTER FILM BUSINESS AND YOUR MINDSET 

 

- DISECT THE MARTIAL ARTS PRINCIPLES THAT HELPED TURNED MY FILM CAREER AROUND. 

- INTERVIEWS WITH OSCAR NOMINATED AND BAFTA WINNING DIRECTORS

- LESSONS & TIPS FROM INSTITUTIONALLY FUNDED FILM MAKERS. 

- SET UP YOUR OWN PEER TO PEER LEARNING SYSTEM. 

- RIGOROUS TRAINING TO IMPROVE SELF-DISCIPLINE AND ACCOUNTABILITY. 

MOVIE DOJO: THE BOOK

Join the waiting list

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SELECTED WORK
BY PHILIP JAMES MCGOLDRICK

FILMOGRAPHY 

BORN OF

VIOLENCE

PEOPLE AREN'T

IMPORTANT

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Born of Violence

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FILMOGRAPHY

IN THE PRESS

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