"Sara Elizabeth Timmins workshops, masterminds and the collaborative community she’s created are incredible! I can’t recommend them highly enough. Sara Elizabeth is candid, supportive, a wealth of practical information and she goes above and beyond to clarify and explain issues ranging from pitching, screenwriting, and producing to the nuts and bolts of financing, distribution, legal issues and accounting. Her mentorship and advice are inspirational and her enthusiasm is contagious. Sara’s classes have given me the confidence and clear understanding of what’s possible to produce high production, quality projects within reasonable budgets."

Sara P.
Screenwriter/Filmmaker - Denver, CO

"I just wanted to reach out and say thank you for continuing to create a healthy and welcoming space for filmmakers like myself. It's always super encouraging, and I feel like I learn so much from the Power Hours and look so forward to them."

Josh R.
Filmmaker - Charlotte, NC

"I didn’t know what to expect, but I loved all the encouraging energy and the comfort zone you created for everyone. It’s given me the encouragement to keep the dream going, to write query letters, make more connections, followup with past discussions, help others with their goals."

Janice J.
Filmmaker - Denver, Colorado

"It has been great working with you this past year as well. You’ve help clarify the path forward, avoid certain pitfalls, and inspired me to keep going, through all the ups and downs."

Philip N.
Filmmaker - Alberta, Canada

"I loved the content and meeting with like minded women in the film business was invaluable. It confirmed that I am in the right field and it's up to me to create my reality. Sara Elizabeth created a safe and inspiring space for everyone to show up as their authentic self. She was a beacon for each one of us."

Molly R.
Filmmaker - Denver, Colorado

"I feel seen and supported. There is nothing more valuable than that."

Gwen O.
Filmmaker - Blacksburg, Virginia

"Sara Elizabeth, her film investor classes and materials have been instrumental in empowering me to take on the role of independent film producer! Her knowledge is broad and specific, her guidance is clear, and she literally gives you everything you need to move your film project forward in a professional, effective and legally secure manner. Everyone I've approached for support for my project, both successful professionals in the film industry and out, consistently comment how impressed they are with my pitch deck, supporting investor documents and me. I would not have made this jump had she not made her over 20 years of film industry experience available to support me."

Heidi H.
Filmmaker- Atlanta, Georgia

"Sara Elizabeth is the only person who has been able to help me organize my thoughts to get very clear on my vision. This is my first experience in film and I was absolutely overwhelmed and lost and after working closely weekly with SE to organize my thoughts and develop my deck, pitch materials and pitch, I attached a Sundance, Emmy and Oscar nominated Director and within 3 weeks of pitching investors, I have already secured $200k and counting! Throughout it all she remained patient with me, listened to my crazy ideas and kept me grounded and realistic in my expectations. Without her, I would not be where I am now!"

Maria S.
Pediatrician Turned Filmmaker - Munich, Germany

"Sara is so knowledgeable and experienced. She explained everything in detail in such a positive upbeat and cheerful way. Making a pitch deck has gone from being an insurmountable task for me to a fantastic opportunity to create my vision of my story utilizing the techniques, knowledge and experience that Sara so generously shared with me. I have come away from the experience with so much more confidence."

Aliki K.
Filmmaker - Greece

"Thank you so much again for accelerating me towards my goals in record time and for helping me to do things that even my own imagination fell short of envisioning for myself. You've helped me achieve things I have dreamed about and that seemed 5 years away within less than two months. I would not have been able to figure out how to make that happen without our session together!"

Harper Y.
Filmmaker - Centreville, Virginia

"I have already got more out of the first two videos in the NO FILM SCHOOL. NO TRUST FUND. NO PROBLEM. series then from dozens of other webinars that I thought had taught me all I need to know. When added up, those cheaper webinars cost me far more than your series did and it is very evident now, I should have invested in this course months ago."

Philip N.
Filmmaker - Alberta, Canada

"Sara Elizabeth Timmins has been a vitally integral part of my education in the entertainment/film business. As an actor/producer, her tutelage helps me avoid so many mistakes and pitfalls that I could easily fall into. 5 classes and COUNTING."

William H.
Actor/Producer - New Orleans, Louisiana 

"I had an exceptionally wonderful script coverage consultation with Sara Elizabeth. She was excellent - not only in her input in my script, but also her hands-on knowledge of the industry enabled her to provide excellent suggestions to guide my project to its fruition!!"

Patricia C.
Filmmaker

"It is Sara Elizabeth's gift to help filmmakers develop their pitch and thinking through their film strategy. I've attended a couple of her classes and one on one consults and I always go away with even more insight and confidence to get my film made."

Tameka S.
Unscripted Filmmaker - Washington D.C.

"Sara takes complex ideas and simplifies them in a way that is easy to implement and very applicable in the real world. She is kind and generous and speaks with so much heart that you will feel you have a trusted friend guiding you throughout your entire journey. She also has a ton of incredible 'aha' tips that can only come from experience and will save you thousands of minutes, dollars, and pieces of mental energy (which you'll need a ton of for the shoot!)."

Kym J.
Actress/Author - Los Angeles, CA

"Amazing call. My brain is still buzzing. Really helps us see some possibilities we hadn't thought of...plus feel we're on the right track with others. Sara, thank you so much. You're a treasure."

Kate T.
Filmmaker - Washington D.C.

"Sara Elizabeth really impressed me across the board. Her expertise, personality, and approach to the business and art of making movies is really top notch."

Nick L.
Filmmaker

"I've taken a handful of filmmaking and producing courses and none have compared to working with Sara Elizabeth. She is not only knowledgeable, but also cares about her students and offers help in any way she can!"

Amanda B.
Filmmaker

"In case you haven't heard it yet today - YOU ARE AMAZING. I think the delay in my question on talent was because I was still processing the MBA + Law Degree + MFA that you went through at the beginning of the class. Your brain works at lightning speed."

Ella D.
Filmmaker

"Your happy hour guests have given me so much motivation and it’s great to be inspired again."

Victoria G.
Filmmaker - New Orleans, Louisiana

"Sara’s turn-around time was phenomenal. Better yet, her coverage was geared toward the market, not necessarily based on personal opinion. Her goal is to make her clients well informed and perceptive writers, who will lead the way by remaining relevant in this shape shifting industry. She is looking out for us next-generation writers, helping to breed a better screenwriting community. Who else any longer does that, who is not also charging us a fortune for a one sheet response? I received more than my money’s worth in my Zoom call with Sara. I’ll be back with my next script, for sure!"

Mark R.
Award Winning WIFV Screenwriting Fellow - Washington D.C.

"Every minute of the class was chock full of great information. I was so impressed I signed up for a private consult where I could ask direct questions regarding a specific project. Sara offered very detailed and insightful information that improved my pitch package dramatically. She genuinely cares about helping others succeed; and her enthusiasm and encouragement is a constant! I plan on hiring Sara to help with the next stages of development. I know I can trust her gut reactions and direction! "

Janice J.
Filmmaker - Denver, Colorado

"Sara Elizabeth is in a class of her own. You will be hard pressed to find someone who has such a vast knowledge of the entertainment industry from both the business and the creative side. She has helped inspire hundreds of students through teaching for Stage 32 and consistently gets 100% satisfaction ratings on her work. I've enlisted Sara Elizabeth to speak all over the world and have had her speak at the Cannes Film Festival in France, the Black Nights Film Festival in Estonia, FilmTT in Trinidad and Tobago and FOCUS in London and it always amazes me how she can connect the global entertainment industry to specific regions. She's inspirational, motivational and just an all around great person."

Amanda T.
Stage 32 Managing Director

"We have screened her feature films, promoted her workshops, and included her on many panels. Each one of those interactions has benefited our community. Each one has been an enjoyable experience for those of us who have to arrange the events. Sara Elizabeth is truly a pleasure to work with. WIFV will continue to look for ways to engage Sara Elizabeth with this community."

Melissa Houghton
Women in Film Washington D.C. Executive Director