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Filmmaker Berserk: The Master Course on the Business of Independent Film

“The last film course you’ll ever need—because you’ll finally understand how the money moves, how to protect your IP, and how to stop begging for deals and start building your empire.”

The Filmmaker Berserk Master Course isn’t for hobbyists or hand-raisers—it’s for the ones ready to go to war for their film. Built by veteran filmmaker- Actress Executive Producer- Krista Grotte Saxon, and film investors who were taken for millions but feared being blacklisted, she's not, she came back swinging, this course rips the mask off the industry’s lies and hands you the real business tools no one teaches. From financing and deliverables to distribution traps, contracts, and monthly revenue systems—you’ll learn how to take your film from dream to domination. No gatekeepers. No begging. Just brutal, unfiltered strategy to help you build your own empire and get paid like the savage you are.

🔥 What You’ll Learn in the Filmmaker Berserk Master Course:

We take you inside the business workings of a 1.3 Million dollar budget independent film Produced by an Oscar winning team. See where money was spent, what technical errors did NOT pass Quality control. See all contracts, documents, bonds, insurance and agreements from music to post-production rates and timelines.

Your transformation continues with:

🎬 THE BUSINESS OF INDIE FILM

How to think like a film CEO, not just a filmmaker.
How to build a direct-to-audience revenue model that pays monthly.
Why most filmmakers stay broke — and how to flip the power dynamic.
How to own your IP and leverage it like an empire builder.
Inside Distributor Reporting, Fees and Business Model- Along with real contracts.
How to monetize your movie through YouTube Memberships, and more.
The mindset shift from waiting for permission to building your own legend.

💣 DISTRIBUTION DEALS EXPOSED

The 4 biggest red flags in distribution contracts — and how to dodge them.
How to reverse engineer deliverables that serve YOU — not the gatekeepers.
The truth about Sales Agents, Producers' Reps, and Distributors — who they are and what they take.
Why deliverables are weaponized — and how to fight back with The Berserker Deliverables Blueprint.
How to protect yourself from overcharging, PR hijack, and marketing suppression.
What really happens behind closed doors — based on real industry betrayals and cover-ups.

💰 FILM FINANCING & BUDGETING

How to build a production budget that attracts real investors.
Where indie films actually get funded — from grants to pre-sales to MGs and gap.
How to package your film with cast attachments, sales projections, and investor bait.
The art of pitching your film like a business — not a beggar’s dream.
How to vet shady finance companies, hidden fees, and predatory deals.
How to control your recoupment waterfall and keep ownership while raising money.

📣 OUTREACH & POWER POSITIONING

How to write Berserker-style intro emails to sales agents and distributors.
What materials to send — and how to signal strength from the first word.
How to vet industry contacts before they ever get near your film.
What shady behavior looks like in the first email — and how to shut it down.

🎯 CASTING, SAG, AND STAR POWER

How to decide between SAG or non-union without getting crushed.
Whether casting stars actually brings value — and how to calculate the risk.
Why filmmakers lose control when they chase names — and how to cast for power, not praise.
Includes the Casting Risk Assessment Checklist to protect your production from burnouts and budget bombs.

🗺️ LOCATIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

What a location manager actually handles — and what they can screw up.
Common location disasters and how to prepare for them.
How to negotiate location deals like a business — not a tourist.

🏆 FILM FESTIVALS & MARKETING MATERIALS

How to build a festival submission strategy that doesn’t waste your money.
What materials distributors and festivals actually care about.
How to use festivals as launchpads — not just trophies.
What deliverables, posters, press kits, and screeners you need to look like a f*cking pro.

💥 BONUS BERSERKER BLUEPRINTS & BATTLE TOOLS

“F*ck Your Formats: The Real Deliverables Distributors Demand” — mini-course.
“7 Mistakes That Kill Indie Films (And How to Dodge Them Like a Berserker)” — lead magnet.
Branded templates, savage quote slides, launch countdowns, and battle-tested checklists to keep you dangerous.

⚔️ YOU WILL WALK AWAY WITH:

A warrior's understanding of film business — from concept to cash.
A ready-to-launch film business model that doesn't rely on Hollywood favors.
The confidence to walk into any deal, pitch, or festival and own the room.
The power to fight back, build smart, and never get f*cked again.

The Associated Documentation accessed within our portal through your unique login at Filmmaker Berserk, is not accessible without spending a minimum of half a million dollars on a true production environment. No matter your budget, you need this information for global distribution, monetization and legal protection. SAG education and Real-World deliverable exhibits A through F paperwork included.

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What People Are Saying:

I graduated college a year ago, and I learned more in this one hour workshop presented by Krista at Sunscreen Film Fest than I learned my entire 3 years of college studying Film.

USF Student- Artis- Attendee at Sunscreen Film Festival

"FilmMaker Berserk is detail-oriented and with information and resources explained in an astute and entertaining way, unlike dry books written by academics. The content is based on real-world accounts of making and distributing the indie feature film Nation's Fire, and the designers of the course are very supportive in ensuring that other filmmakers learn from their experiences and have the true desire for FilmMaker Berserkers to succeed from production to distribution and beyond. The course is jam-packed with contracts and documents filmmakers can use on their productions which is worth the cost in itself! Producers are strongly advised to purchase this course, study it (which is easy!), and apply it to all aspects of your filmmaking process. It is designed to help you succeed in your goal to make a movie and distribute it with ultimate impact upon your potential audience." Andy Lalino Producer of H.G. Lewis's The Uh-Oh! Show, Brainjacked, Nation's Fire, Filthy, and owner/organizer of the Tampa Bay Screams Horror Convention

Andy Lalino @tampabayscreams

Filmmaker Berserk stands out because its founder has experienced the industry firsthand at every level—facing distribution challenges and industry roadblocks personally. The strategies and insights provided aren’t just theoretical; they’re real, tested, and impactful. This is the kind of knowledge independent filmmakers need to navigate the industry successfully.

Rick Danford @indiehorrorjunkie