SEPTEMBER 29th - OCTOBER 1ST, AUSTIN, TX

SEPTEMBER 29th - OCTOBER 1ST, AUSTIN, TX

SEPTEMBER 29th - OCTOBER 1ST, AUSTIN, TX

The Story First Filmmaker Summit

The Story First Filmmaker Summit

A holistic 3-day conference focused on business, story and personal mastery to help commercial filmmakers transition their business from hired tripod to strategic marketing partner.
A holistic 3-day conference focused on business, story and personal mastery to help commercial filmmakers transition their business from hired tripod to strategic marketing partner.

Patrick Moreau

Patrick Moreau

Grant Peelle

Grant Peelle

Evan Goldsmith

Evan Goldsmith

Nic Kusmich

Nic Kusmich

Caitlin Miranda

Caitlin Miranda

This isn't just another filmmaking event.

It's your turning point. Imagine walking into client meetings as the trusted creative partner who guides strategy – not just the person hired to execute someone else's vision.

Over three immersive days, you'll join a carefully curated community of 200 ambitious filmmakers who refuse to settle for average.

Together, we'll dive deep into the exact frameworks, mindset shifts, and business strategies that separate order-takers from sought-after creative leaders who command premium rates.

If you're creating solid work but still struggling with feast-or-famine cycles, feeling undervalued in client relationships, or hitting a ceiling on your rates – this conference was designed specifically for you.

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This conference is for you if average isn't enough...

This conference is  for you if average isn't enough...

🎥 You're tired of being treated as a technical vendor rather than a creative partner

📈 You're creating quality work but struggling to grow beyond your current ceiling

😤 You find yourself saying "yes" to projects that drain your energy and creativity

🤝 You want to work with clients who truly value your creative perspective

🚀 You're ready to transform how you shot up, your story mastery, and your business systems

Cause here is the
unfortunate reality…

The solution isn't in your gear 🎥

And it likely won't come from working harder 💪🏽

landing premium rates from clients you love to work with is possible, but it will require you to build from a solid foundation:

🧠 Personal mastery: how you show up and the confidence you bring to your clients and set

💣 Story Mastery: your ability to find and deliver remarkable content

🎯 business mastery: mastering the psychological principles for premium sales and marketing (plus the systems to let you work on the business, and not in it all the time)

The story first summit is your chance to massively up your game in all three areas.

here's how…

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Event Agenda

Event Agenda

Event Agenda

Your Transformation Roadmap

Your Transformation Roadmap

October 1st

Scale Your Strategic Business

Design a business that serves your ideal life while delivering remarkable results for clients. You'll create systems for sustainable growth that free you from feast-or-famine cycles forever.

09:00 AM

Keynote: Sales Mastery Without Ever Selling

10:00 AM

Keynote: Thriving With Value-Based Pricing In This New Era

12:00 AM

Workskop: Hands-On AI & Process Implementation

3:00 PM

Workshop: Designing Business Systems To Let You Scale

4:00 PM

Community Panel: What I Would Have Taught My Younger Creative Self

September 29th

CLARIFY AND COMMUNICATE Your Filmmaker Identity

Stop competing on technical skills and start leading with your unique creative perspective. Today you'll clarify what sets you apart and learn to communicate your vision with unwavering confidence.

09:00 AM

Registration & Networking

10:00 AM

Keynote: Defining & Selling Your Perspective

12:00 AM

Keynote: Showing Up Fully & Completely

3:00 PM

Workshop: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

4:00 PM

Workshop: Communicating Your Unique Value to Clients

September 30th

Craft Stories That Convert

Move beyond pretty visuals to stories that drive real business results. You'll master the frameworks that turn compelling narratives into client success and premium project opportunities.

09:00 AM

Keynote: How To Find Your Own Inner Remarkable

10:00 AM

Keynote: Tangible Proof That Your Stories Matter

12:00 AM

Keynote: Advanced Story Psychology for Impact

3:00 PM

Workshop: Elevating Your Visuals in a Story First Way

6:00 PM

MUSE FILM FESTIVAL 🔥

September 30th

Craft Stories That Convert

Move beyond pretty visuals to stories that drive real business results. You'll master the frameworks that turn compelling narratives into client success and premium project opportunities.

09:00 AM

Introduction

10:00 AM

Panel Discussion

12:00 AM

Coffee Break

3:00 PM

Hands-on Experience

4:00 PM

Fireside Chat

September 29th

CLARIFY AND COMMUNICATE Your Filmmaker Identity

Stop competing on technical skills and start leading with your unique creative perspective. Today you'll clarify what sets you apart and learn to communicate your vision with unwavering confidence.

09:00 AM

Registration & Networking

10:00 AM

Keynote: Defining & Selling Your Perspective

12:00 AM

Keynote: Showing Up Fully & Completely

3:00 PM

Workshop: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

4:00 PM

Workshop: Communicating Your Unique Value to Clients

October 1st

Scale Your Strategic Business

Design a business that serves your ideal life while delivering remarkable results for clients. You'll create systems for sustainable growth that free you from feast-or-famine cycles forever.

09:00 AM

Morning Keynote

10:00 AM

Networking Break

12:00 AM

Keynote: Showing Up Fully & Completely

3:00 PM

Panel Discussion

4:00 PM

Farewell

September 30th

Craft Stories That Convert

Move beyond pretty visuals to stories that drive real business results. You'll master the frameworks that turn compelling narratives into client success and premium project opportunities.

09:00 AM

Introduction

10:00 AM

Panel Discussion

12:00 AM

Coffee Break

3:00 PM

Hands-on Experience

4:00 PM

Fireside Chat

September 29th

CLARIFY AND COMMUNICATE Your Filmmaker Identity

Stop competing on technical skills and start leading with your unique creative perspective. Today you'll clarify what sets you apart and learn to communicate your vision with unwavering confidence.

09:00 AM

Registration & Networking

10:00 AM

Keynote: Defining & Selling Your Perspective

12:00 AM

Keynote: Showing Up Fully & Completely

3:00 PM

Workshop: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

4:00 PM

Workshop: Communicating Your Unique Value to Clients

October 1st

Scale Your Strategic Business

Design a business that serves your ideal life while delivering remarkable results for clients. You'll create systems for sustainable growth that free you from feast-or-famine cycles forever.

09:00 AM

Morning Keynote

10:00 AM

Networking Break

12:00 AM

Keynote: Showing Up Fully & Completely

3:00 PM

Panel Discussion

4:00 PM

Farewell

Your Summit Pass

Your Summit Pass

Your Summit Pass

Reserve your experience

Early Bird Special

Limited Time Opportunity

Secure your transformation at our lowest available investment

$497

(Save $200 - 27 spots left)

Full Conference Access

Community Film Screening

Conference Workbook & Templates

Change to win VIP Access ($1,997 value)

Priority Registration

Early Bird Special

Limited Time Opportunity

Secure your transformation at our lowest available investment

$497

(Save $200 - 27 spots left)

Full Conference Access

Community Film Screening

Conference Workbook & Templates

Change to win VIP Access ($1,997 value)

Priority Registration

Early Bird Special

Limited Time Opportunity

Secure your transformation at our lowest available investment

$497

(Save $200 - 27 spots left)

Full Conference Access

Community Film Screening

Conference Workbook & Templates

Change to win VIP Access ($1,997 value)

Priority Registration

The TEAM EXPERIENCE

Elevate Your Entire Team

Transform your studio culture while aligning your team around a shared vision and strategy

$1,497

(17 spots left)

Full Conference Access for Four

Team Alignment Session

Extended Team Resources

Team Implementation Roadmap

Priority Team Seating

The TEAM EXPERIENCE

Elevate Your Entire Team

Transform your studio culture while aligning your team around a shared vision and strategy

$1,497

(17 spots left)

Full Conference Access for Four

Team Alignment Session

Extended Team Resources

Team Implementation Roadmap

Priority Team Seating

The TEAM EXPERIENCE

Elevate Your Entire Team

Transform your studio culture while aligning your team around a shared vision and strategy

$1,497

(17 spots left)

Full Conference Access for Four

Team Alignment Session

Extended Team Resources

Team Implementation Roadmap

Priority Team Seating

VIP MAstery experience

The Ultimate Accelerator

Accelerate your growth with personalized attention and exclusive access

$1,997

(4 spots left)

VIP Conference Access

Private 1:1 Strategy Session

Pre & Post Conference Support

VIP Networking Dinner

Fast-Track Implementation

VIP MAstery experience

The Ultimate Accelerator

Accelerate your growth with personalized attention and exclusive access

$1,997

(4 spots left)

VIP Conference Access

Private 1:1 Strategy Session

Pre & Post Conference Support

VIP Networking Dinner

Fast-Track Implementation

VIP MAstery experience

The Ultimate Accelerator

Accelerate your growth with personalized attention and exclusive access

$1,997

(4 spots left)

VIP Conference Access

Private 1:1 Strategy Session

Pre & Post Conference Support

VIP Networking Dinner

Fast-Track Implementation

Reviews

Reviews

Reviews

filmmakers like you who have been transformed by muse

  • "In just 30 days, I launched my filmmaking brand and secured my first $50,000 project. Muse taught me that you can achieve your goals without waiting for permission.”

    Weldon Brewster

    Structural Stories

    "When I found Patrick and Muse, it's like, 'Oh, this is it. This person can tell me how to achieve this, that, and the other in very specific steps."

    Autumn Payne

    Ethical Narrative

    "I feel like I now have not just a fishing rod. I've got a net, a spear, a rod, and a boat. It's like, take me fishing - I'm equipped with what I need."

    John Goldsmith

    Golde Cinematic

  • Last night, when I hung up with my client, I looked back at all the work and improvements I have done since I first ran into the Muse Process. I realized I was only starting the Mentorship... The sky is the limit!

    Sebastien Nestolat

    BoFilms

    I just got the verbal agreement from the marketing manager that they are accepting a 90-day run of the pitch I sent them for monthly videos and a strategic plan, with DOUBLE what I used to charge them. This is with a client I've had for 5 years. This is such a huge deal to me."

    Corey Embring

    Filmmaker

    "Just warpping up our mentorship with Muse and it's not even June, and we've exceeded our 2024 revenue in current and upcoming projects. This will be our best year yet."

    Kevin Jacobsen

    Story North Productions

  • "In just 30 days, I launched my filmmaking brand and secured my first $50,000 project. Muse taught me that you can achieve your goals without waiting for permission.”

    Weldon Brewster

    Structural Stories

  • "When I found Patrick and Muse, it's like, 'Oh, this is it. This person can tell me how to achieve this, that, and the other in very specific steps."

    Autumn Payne

    Ethical Narrative

  • "I feel like I now have not just a fishing rod. I've got a net, a spear, a rod, and a boat. It's like, take me fishing - I'm equipped with what I need."

    John Goldsmith

    Golde Cinematic

  • "In just 30 days, I launched my filmmaking brand and secured my first $50,000 project. Muse taught me that you can achieve your goals without waiting for permission.”

    Weldon Brewster

    Structural Stories

    "When I found Patrick and Muse, it's like, 'Oh, this is it. This person can tell me how to achieve this, that, and the other in very specific steps."

    Autumn Payne

    Ethical Narrative

  • "When I found Patrick and Muse, it's like, 'Oh, this is it. This person can tell me how to achieve this, that, and the other in very specific steps."

    Autumn Payne

    Ethical Narrative

    "I feel like I now have not just a fishing rod. I've got a net, a spear, a rod, and a boat. It's like, take me fishing - I'm equipped with what I need."

    John Goldsmith

    Golde Cinematic

  • "In just 30 days, I launched my filmmaking brand and secured my first $50,000 project. Muse taught me that you can achieve your goals without waiting for permission.”

    Weldon Brewster

    Structural Stories

    "When I found Patrick and Muse, it's like, 'Oh, this is it. This person can tell me how to achieve this, that, and the other in very specific steps."

    Autumn Payne

    Ethical Narrative

Event Agenda

Event Agenda

Event Agenda

Frequently Asked

What topics will be covered at the event?

The Summit focuses on three transformational domains: Personal Mastery (building unshakeable creative confidence), Story Mastery (science-backed storytelling frameworks that drive results), and Business Mastery (value-based pricing and sustainable growth systems). These work together to position you as the strategic creative partner clients can't afford to work without. Check out the detailed agenda below to see specific keynotes and workshops for each domain.

What topics will be covered at the event?

The Summit focuses on three transformational domains: Personal Mastery (building unshakeable creative confidence), Story Mastery (science-backed storytelling frameworks that drive results), and Business Mastery (value-based pricing and sustainable growth systems). These work together to position you as the strategic creative partner clients can't afford to work without. Check out the detailed agenda below to see specific keynotes and workshops for each domain.

What topics will be covered at the event?

The Summit focuses on three transformational domains: Personal Mastery (building unshakeable creative confidence), Story Mastery (science-backed storytelling frameworks that drive results), and Business Mastery (value-based pricing and sustainable growth systems). These work together to position you as the strategic creative partner clients can't afford to work without. Check out the detailed agenda below to see specific keynotes and workshops for each domain.

Will there be any accommodations for dietary restrictions or special needs?

Yes, we strive to accommodate all dietary restrictions and special needs to the best of our ability. Please indicate any dietary preferences or special requirements during the registration process, or contact our support team directly to discuss your needs.

Will there be any accommodations for dietary restrictions or special needs?

Yes, we strive to accommodate all dietary restrictions and special needs to the best of our ability. Please indicate any dietary preferences or special requirements during the registration process, or contact our support team directly to discuss your needs.

Will there be any accommodations for dietary restrictions or special needs?

Yes, we strive to accommodate all dietary restrictions and special needs to the best of our ability. Please indicate any dietary preferences or special requirements during the registration process, or contact our support team directly to discuss your needs.

When and where is the event taking place?

The event will be held at the Otis Hotel in Austin, Texas from September 29th until October 1st, 2025. The AC Hotel is connected to the Otis and you can stay in either and still be onsite.

When and where is the event taking place?

The event will be held at the Otis Hotel in Austin, Texas from September 29th until October 1st, 2025. The AC Hotel is connected to the Otis and you can stay in either and still be onsite.

When and where is the event taking place?

The event will be held at the Otis Hotel in Austin, Texas from September 29th until October 1st, 2025. The AC Hotel is connected to the Otis and you can stay in either and still be onsite.

Is there a refund policy in case I need to cancel my attendance?

Yes, ticket transfers are allowed. Please contact our customer support team at least 5 days before the event with the name and email address of the person you'd like to transfer your ticket to. We'll assist you with updating the registration details accordingly.

Is there a refund policy in case I need to cancel my attendance?

Yes, ticket transfers are allowed. Please contact our customer support team at least 5 days before the event with the name and email address of the person you'd like to transfer your ticket to. We'll assist you with updating the registration details accordingly.

Is there a refund policy in case I need to cancel my attendance?

Yes, ticket transfers are allowed. Please contact our customer support team at least 5 days before the event with the name and email address of the person you'd like to transfer your ticket to. We'll assist you with updating the registration details accordingly.

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