Services

We All Need Help to Realize What We Want Most.

It’s an honor to help you in any way I can. It makes my own efforts to achieve my goals in this industry all the more worthwhile.
Steve

Just a few of the areas we can discuss...

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Project Concepts

Have an idea for a film, series or online project and don’t know where to start? Is your idea any good? Want to know the roadblocks you’ll need to conquer? Are you trying to figure out what is the correct industry accepted format to present your idea? A movie pitch deck, trailer, a show bible, a series for Netflix, concept art for animation, synopsis, ripomatic, elevator pitch? Book a consult today, I’ll help you get it done the right way.

02.

Acting

Do you want to be an actor? Do you want to know what’s it’s like to be the star of a movie? I’ve done that and as a director I’ve helped many actors deliver the best performance they can find within them. The real Hollywood is far different than anywhere else. I’ve worked with the biggest agencies like CAA and WME casting talent for many projects. Learn about honing your craft, breaking in, agents, managers, red carpets and press lines- I’ve done it and you can too. Let’s talk. Private coaching available.

03.

Writing

Are you a writer and want studio quality feedback on your material? Or do you have a notebook of ideas and want to make them into real sellable projects to be a professional writer? I’ve written features and pitched series to studios like HBO & Showtime and as a director, producer and investor I’ve worked with many professionals and beginners to make their scripts so much better.

We can work together to get yours just right.

04.

Producing

Think producing is for you? Struggling to produce a project already? I’ve produced studio, indie, big budget, micro budget, domestic and international projects. There’s many kinds of producers and some of them do no producing at all- so how do they get paid and their name on the screen? Need some clarity on what producing can be like as a career for you? Let’s do lunch- over the phone. Book a meeting with me today.

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Directing

This is a big one, and what I’ve done for a long time from small to large projects, commercials, music videos, tv and movies. Do you know what it really takes to be the captain of this ship? Do you know how to handle the endless details, problems, personality conflicts, schedules, equipment items, location scouts, camera tests, storyboards, castings, rehearsals, blocking and so much more…? One call can help but I’d recommend a series of one on one consults to cover it all. Book your first call and we can go from there.

06.

Production/Pre/Post

Interested in being part of the crew? Hair, make-up, efx, grip, gaffer, camera, stunts, costumes, anything.
Or do you need a roadmap of how to actually make your project? Need to know what you must do in pre-production and how to make sure you get what you need during production? And how to assemble it all together in the edit, color, foley, ADR, sound mix, cine packages, etc? We should talk asap, I’ll guide you through it all, no worries.

07.

Distribution

Want to know how to get your film in theaters, Netflix, Amazon, even rack jobbers like Walmart? It’s a wild world of getting eyes on your project and so many new ways you can do it. But what is best for your project? What do you need to know about distribution before you even start shooting? Don’t make the big mistakes, learn from my years of doing it and working for studios like Universal delivering big films to Itunes and AMC. Book a call now.

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Finance

How to get money for your next project? What really happens when you find an investor and how do you set up the waterfall for recoupment for all contracted parties? I’ve done it at the major film markets for years at Cannes, AFM, Toronto, Hong Kong and more. It’s not just mega yachts and red carpet premiere parties- you gotta know how to crunch the numbers and play the game. Book a meeting with me to get started.

These topics are also included- because you will need them.

01.

Motivation

What will keep you going in the rough times?

02.

Vision

What is your big picture plan and why are you doing it?

03.

Strategy

How are you planning to reach those goals?

04.

Leadership

You will need to lead others to make a team that supports your dreams.

05.

Self Improvement

You must keep improving your skills at all times- personal and professional.

06.

Self Awareness

You will never know it all and always need an objective view of yourself.

07.

Confidence

Build it to be on the spot and on demand to big and small audiences alike.

08.

Life Skills

It’s not all about the biz, life has to be full or you will burnout and fail.

Testimonials

What others say...

I met Steven virtually while I was still living on the east coast. We developed a great rapore regarding the business and how we could work together. When I finally met Steve in person to discuss business opportunities, I was quite impressed by his demeanor and professionalism. He has a great vision and is very dynamic. His projects are unique and highly executable. I highly recommend Steven as an asset to the film industry and look forward to working together on many projects!

lisa montalto - Screenwriter/Producer

"Steve Dunning is truly a renaissance man. He has an incredible eye for both the art and the business of entertainment and rarely misses the mark on his contributions to the industry. We've oft encountered the university student who had the dream of doing his own indie but rarely do one of these come to fruition, and in Steve's case his films release has all the "feel" of a big studio production. He never says no when it comes to helping others, and his Greater Good Award is emblematic of his concern for things beyond the bottom line. He's done it all, from best boy and grip to producer and director and is a credit to the human spirit."

Dr. Jay Swartz - Cal state Professor/senator

Take your pick.

01.

One-on-One Consults / Coaching

Private and fully confidential personal sessions with Steve.

02.

Group Coaching

Have a small group that needs coaching? Give me the details for a price quote today.

03.

Public Speaking

Need a Hollywood professional to level up your in-person or virtual event? Educate, inspire and entertain, send event details now for a quote.

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Workshops & Seminars

Can be tailored to your needs in any subject you see here. In-person or virtual.