Directing from the Heart (Level 1) : Foundations
Live Virtual Class
July 16th 2025 -September 17th 2025
10 Weeks
Wednesday’s
7pm EST - 8:30pm EST
Shot lists, storyboards, rehearsals and blocking, this class is all about communicating your vision from script to screen. Learn the basics of connecting your heart to the material while technically executing the story you want to tell.
This class will cover:
Finding your Creative Heartbeat
Writing a Short Scene (or picking a scene that’s best for you)
Creating a Look Book
Breaking down your script
Learning the emotional beats of your story
Creating Shot lists
Storyboards & Photo boards
Rehearsing with actors
Creating a Pre Production Book
The elements of casting
What to expect on Set
Editing for Story
Shooting your Final Scene
Special Note: Your final scene will be filmed, directed and edited by you outside of class and then presented for a final critique in front of a pro panel. All gear and equipment is on the responsibility of the student to provide. Classroom teaching, one on one sessions and critiques by industry professionals are provided by the class.
*Refund Policy: All classes and workshops are non refundable effective from the date of purchase. Class credit is available to transfer to another class or the same class. You have 1 year from the date of purchase to redeem the credit.
Live Virtual Class
July 16th 2025 -September 17th 2025
10 Weeks
Wednesday’s
7pm EST - 8:30pm EST
Shot lists, storyboards, rehearsals and blocking, this class is all about communicating your vision from script to screen. Learn the basics of connecting your heart to the material while technically executing the story you want to tell.
This class will cover:
Finding your Creative Heartbeat
Writing a Short Scene (or picking a scene that’s best for you)
Creating a Look Book
Breaking down your script
Learning the emotional beats of your story
Creating Shot lists
Storyboards & Photo boards
Rehearsing with actors
Creating a Pre Production Book
The elements of casting
What to expect on Set
Editing for Story
Shooting your Final Scene
Special Note: Your final scene will be filmed, directed and edited by you outside of class and then presented for a final critique in front of a pro panel. All gear and equipment is on the responsibility of the student to provide. Classroom teaching, one on one sessions and critiques by industry professionals are provided by the class.
*Refund Policy: All classes and workshops are non refundable effective from the date of purchase. Class credit is available to transfer to another class or the same class. You have 1 year from the date of purchase to redeem the credit.
Live Virtual Class
July 16th 2025 -September 17th 2025
10 Weeks
Wednesday’s
7pm EST - 8:30pm EST
Shot lists, storyboards, rehearsals and blocking, this class is all about communicating your vision from script to screen. Learn the basics of connecting your heart to the material while technically executing the story you want to tell.
This class will cover:
Finding your Creative Heartbeat
Writing a Short Scene (or picking a scene that’s best for you)
Creating a Look Book
Breaking down your script
Learning the emotional beats of your story
Creating Shot lists
Storyboards & Photo boards
Rehearsing with actors
Creating a Pre Production Book
The elements of casting
What to expect on Set
Editing for Story
Shooting your Final Scene
Special Note: Your final scene will be filmed, directed and edited by you outside of class and then presented for a final critique in front of a pro panel. All gear and equipment is on the responsibility of the student to provide. Classroom teaching, one on one sessions and critiques by industry professionals are provided by the class.
*Refund Policy: All classes and workshops are non refundable effective from the date of purchase. Class credit is available to transfer to another class or the same class. You have 1 year from the date of purchase to redeem the credit.
Your Instructor
We’re here to start a MOVEMENT.
Janlatae’ Mullins is an award winning writer, producer and director. She directs films, music videos, promos and branded content. Her promo and commercial credits include work with Fox, CMT, Barbie, Amazon Studios, Paramount Pictures, Bravo, Hershey's, Pantene, Nickelodeon and OWN.
Her short films have won numerous awards including Best Director at The Black Women in Film Festival in 2015, Best Screenplay in 2018, and the grand prize winner for her short film Soul Fire in the Jack Daniels Gentleman Jack Real to Reel Competition in association with BET and Code Black Entertainment. She has also worked with various creatives to help develop projects to pitch.
Janlatae’ is a true believer in the power of collaboration. Her tenacity to run after honest performances and soul provoking visuals makes her a great choice for any talent driven narrative or commercial work.
Janlatae’s heart is to empower fellow creators to understand the power of their voice and how it can change the world; to essentially find their heartbeat. She’s currently developing and writing a few TV projects, a series of heartbeat led creative workshops for creators, and inspiring a movement through emotionally moving content for her digital channel The Heartbeat Network. Janlatae’ is here to remind people that were birthed to start a MOVEMENT.
If you want to learn how to make films that help you identify your voice or HEARTBEAT, Directing from the Heart: Foundations is the right choice. Check out Jan’s work below.
WHAT STUDENTS ARE SAYING
“ I realized after taking my first class “Directing from the Heart” with Jan, this was going to be different. Jan along with her esteemed special guests from directors, producers, writers and others in the industry who graciously shared their years of knowledge, guidance and expertise with the class. “
Kristie, Writer/Director
