About us

Who we are and why
we're doing this

Learn about our mission, our role in the industry, and the values that drive us to create opportunities for the next generation of actors and filmmakers.

Our Mission

To provide aspiring actors and filmmakers with real training, mentorship, and professional credits that open doors in the industry.

Our Mission

To provide aspiring actors and filmmakers with real training, mentorship, and professional credits that open doors in the industry.

Our Mission

To provide aspiring actors and filmmakers with real training, mentorship, and professional credits that open doors in the industry.

Our Role

We’re more than a training program — we’re a launchpad. By combining education with actual production, we bridge the gap between learning and professional opportunities.

Our Role

We’re more than a training program — we’re a launchpad. By combining education with actual production, we bridge the gap between learning and professional opportunities.

Our Role

We’re more than a training program — we’re a launchpad. By combining education with actual production, we bridge the gap between learning and professional opportunities.

Our Values

We believe in resilience, authenticity, and collaboration. Every project we produce is built to empower talent, tell meaningful stories, and create pathways for growth.

Our Values

We believe in resilience, authenticity, and collaboration. Every project we produce is built to empower talent, tell meaningful stories, and create pathways for growth.

Our Values

We believe in resilience, authenticity, and collaboration. Every project we produce is built to empower talent, tell meaningful stories, and create pathways for growth.

A Letter from Founder

I created the Short Film Intensive to give actors and filmmakers something I never had early on — real training paired with real opportunities. Not just classes, but mentorship, production, and credits that actually move careers forward.

My own journey through poverty and trauma taught me that resilience and storytelling can change lives. That’s why this program doesn’t just stop at teaching. It takes you into a professionally produced short film, IMDb credit, and even an audition pipeline for Broken Shackles.

This isn’t just about making films — it’s about building futures. And I can’t wait to see the stories and voices that will rise through this program.

Bill Herndon

Founder, Short Film Intensive

200+

Actors trained

200+

Actors trained

200+

Actors trained

15+

Short films produced

15+

Short films produced

15+

Short films produced

85%

See new career momentum

85%

See new career momentum

85%

See new career momentum

50+

Audition invites given

50+

Audition invites given

50+

Audition invites given

Take the Next Step in Your Acting Career

Seize the opportunity to train with industry professionals, earn your first festival-ready credit, and step into a real audition pipeline.

Festival-Ready Credit 

Exclusive Audition Pipeline

Professional Mentorship