TESTIMONIALS
COURSE VALUES
Your way of approaching film resonated on a deep level, and I really appreciated your emphasis on intuition and emotion, as well as the rejection of a paint-by-numbers mindset.
M.D. 9/22
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I sat in a lot of directing classes at UCLA when I was doing my screenwriting MFA and they were great--but I always felt that there was something missing, though I couldn't really put my finger on it. I think the way you teach us to think rigorously about how films texture and focalize emotion through visual storytelling was that missing element I was getting only in bits and pieces before…
J.A. 8/22
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Your ability to identify, name and teach such highly conceptual, visual elements is masterful. I’m grateful and excited to invent with these tools.,,,I loved this class! Thank you! It was the education I’ve wanted for years! Brilliant! And opens up so many possibilities.
C.W. 8/22
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You are so thoughtful on all aspects of cinema-making. I truly appreciate your classes and all the insight you provide to your students....layers upon layers of insight, and all very organized in useful ideas that can be used again and again as we venture onwards as working directors…
S.J. 8/22
COURSES IMPACT
Thank you for another great course. I continue to be amazed as how these courses have helped me learn so much about film making. But most of all, I have learned to trust my own judgement, not to worry about making mistakes or following strict rules, and to “steal" as much as I can from I what I learned in your courses… You are a great teacher.
S.E. 12/22
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Once again, it was a joy and a privilege to dive deep into the craft listen to your insights. I always leave your classes feeling humbled, inspired, and encouraged to keep going.
M.D. 12/22
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I honestly can say that it was the best course I think I have ever taken, and I feel like it made so much sense! It has completely changed my view on film.
H.L. 8/22
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You helped me to see a greater breadth and depth in the craft of cinema. A gift that will stay with me for the rest of my life.
J.Y. 6/18
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I don't know how one could direct a film without the class, really. So thorough...so deep. Thank you for taking us through every step of every element. I enjoyed every minute of it and am grateful to have found you. You have improved my craft.
S.J. 7/20
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Just a quick note of appreciation for your “anti-establishment” approach to teaching. It’s the only truly useful, robust formal instruction I’ve received (barring Kieslowski’s scene breakdowns on Criterion Channel!).
M.M. 11/20
REACTION TO COURSES
Thank you Peter. I hope to be back for more of your classes. It is an incredible joy to have found you!
G.S. 12/22
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The thing is, once you take Peter Markham’s class, the bar has been raised so high you wonder if any class will ever match up…. Thank you so much for another extraordinarily brilliant class and sharing your passion and ideas.
G.S. 9/22
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The class was wonderful. Thank you for taking the time to so carefully teach us and for once again sharing your brilliant insights!
M.O. 9/22
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I thoroughly enjoyed your class — your wisdom, discussions, your super-helpful approach, your analysis of the films, the insightful on-the-job stories… everything!!
V.A-U. 8/22
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Another great session. I’m so happy to be able to go into this concept/tool further.
C.W. 8/22
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Thank you so much for the incredible offerings and insights in class… you're bringing forward such wealth while creating a space to learn from each other, which is precious and rare.
T.V. 8/22
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Thank you for all the work you did to put together this dynamite class and for all your rich knowledge you are generously sharing with us.
M.O. 8/22
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Peter that class was wonderful and I’m sad that it is over! Thank you so much! I really loved it!
H.L. 8/22
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Your Sundance intensive weekend was beautifully crafted. Thank you for sharing your massive knowledge.
J.P-L. 8/22
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I’m excited to continue learning from you. You’re such a gift to those who chose to really listen. We are lucky to have you.
B.T. 8/22
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I'm still buzzing with excitement from your Sundance Intensive workshop; it was outstanding. You are an amazing teacher and I'm so grateful for the opportunity to learn from you. Am raving about you to all my filmmaking colleagues and friends. Keep shining and thanks again!
V.A-U. 8/22
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I just wanted to thank you for a wonderful class on Narrative Point of View. I found it mind opening, instructive and compelling, exactly the take on directing I was looking for.
G.C. 6/20
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Thank you for another great class.
J.J.J. 7/20
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It's really a pleasure to listen to your perspective on filmmaking, always original and stimulating, and I agree with my classmates, your classes are addictive!
G.C. 7/20
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I’ve learned so much. But I think your class where you break down movies is the best education.
D.G. 8/20
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You are great and people recognize it.
K.F. 12/22
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It was riveting. I’m excited to integrate your lessons into my future projects.
J.P. 9/20
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I just wanted to thank you for the wonderful, most inspirational 9 hours! Your enthusiasm and passion for film are simply contagious! Thank you very much for so generously sharing your deep expert knowledge with us! See you in the next class!
N.R. 9/20
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Thank you so much for the class over the last few days, it was really wonderful and inspiring.
M.S. 9/20
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I always leave your classes feeling humbled, inspired, and encouraged to keep going.
M.D 12/22
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It is an incredible joy to have found you!
G.S. 12/22
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I experienced his lecture not as a lecture but as a collaboration.
S.F. 5/23
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Worth, every penny. Peter is simply a next level guy. If you haven’t taken a class with him, you’re missing out.
B.P. 5/23
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You are the lighthouse!
L.C. 6/23
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Taught by, in my opinion, one of the brightest, kindest, and most inspiring minds in the industry, Peter Markham, this class will exponentially enhance your filmmaker's voice.
R.M. 8/23
COURSE CONNNECTION
I just want to thank you for both your Sundance course and this course. I thought both courses were outstanding…
S.E. 8/22
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I took both your Sundance Collab intensive and your workshop on Narrative POV (both were wonderful!)
J.A. 11/22
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I have taken both the Narrative POV and the Shot. Image. Camera course, and as someone who hasn’t had the opportunity to go to film school, can wholeheartedly say that they are some of the best classes I have ever taken in film.
M.M. 6/23