Our Services
No filmmaker succeeds alone.
We offer a complete suite of creative and financial support—from early story labs and rough-cut feedback to fiscal agent services and university masterclasses—designed to guide filmmakers seamlessly through every stage of production to a finished, screen-ready film.
Let’s find your footing.
Seminars & Workshops
Designed for Colleges, Universities, and Professional Media Programs
We bring field-tested, real-world industry experience directly to higher education departments and emerging filmmakers. Derived from original curriculums created for the Maine Media Workshops, these intensive one- or two-day seminars bridge the gap between academic theory and the realities of commercial production.
Core Seminar Topics:
Creating the Unscripted Series: Concept development, format structuring, and pitching for unscripted television.
The Pitch: Mastering the art of the verbal pitch, deck creation, and buyer engagement.
Building & Running an Independent Production Company: The fundamentals of sustainable media entrepreneurship, business operations, and creative leadership.
Science & History Communication: Adapting complex academic research and scientific studies for broadcast and mainstream audiences. (Tailored specifically for Science, History, and Humanities departments)
Logistics & Pricing:
Seminar instruction fees are heavily subsidized by Mentor My Film to keep access affordable for academic institutions. Travel and lodging expenses are separate and covered by the host institution. Courses can also be attended on site at the Maine Media Workshops.
Let’s find your horizon.
Professional Mentorship
For over three decades co-running Lone Wolf Media, mentorship has been a founding pillar of our business model. Dozens of ambitious filmmakers began their careers at Lone Wolf—many evolving into long-term staff, and others launching successful careers across the wider film and television landscape.
Having benefited immensely from generous mentors early in my own career, Mentor My Film was built to formalize that commitment: offering emerging storytellers the hands-on guidance, critical feedback, and professional advocacy needed to navigate the industry.
Watch ‘Christopher Mir’ by Eva Trainer & Noah Francisco to see an example of a project developed under our mentorship framework.
Featured Mentorship Project
Let’s bring your vision to life.
Edit & Project Consulting
With over 200 hours of broadcast programs delivered to major networks and streaming platforms, we provide filmmakers with a seasoned, objective eye to solve narrative bottlenecks and elevate rough footage into broadcast-ready cuts.
Whether you need high-level story direction, pitch deck refinement, or rough-cut feedback, consulting engagements are tailored to your project’s specific phase and timeline. Fees are equitably subsidized through Mentor My Film, making high-level industry consultations accessible to independent directors. (If on-site travel is required, travel expenses are handled separately.)
Featured Consulting Project:
Featured Consulting Projects:
Watch ‘Springfield, Ohio Crises’ by Dana Harrell
‘The Yankee Jungle Kingdom’ by Nate Lifgren
‘The Yankee Jungle Kingdom’ by Nate Lifgren
Let’s weather the process together.
Fiscal Agency Services
The film and television industry is undergoing a structural shift. With streamers and traditional broadcasters buying fewer projects, talented filmmakers face an uphill battle securing traditional commissioning funds.
Soliciting donor contributions and foundation grants is now one of the most viable paths for independent documentary production. However, most donors and grantors require a 501(c)(3) non-profit partner to process tax-deductible contributions.
Mentor My Film serves as a trusted fiscal agent for select independent projects—providing the non-profit administrative backbone needed to secure philanthropic funding at a nominal operational fee.
How to Apply for Fiscal Agency:
To be considered for fiscal sponsorship, please submit a brief proposal including:
Film Synopsis: A concise overview of your story and core theme.
Projected Budget: Estimated total costs and current funding status.
Intended Distribution: Target audience and release path (e.g., broadcast/streaming, film festivals, educational distribution, or institutional/private use).
Note: All projects are subject to IRS 501(c)(3) compliance guidelines.
Have a project that doesn’t quite fit the mold?
Every project is unique, and support rarely comes in a one-size-fits-all package. If you’re facing a specific challenge or have a unique idea that doesn’t match the categories above, drop us a line. We’re always open to custom collaborations and finding practical ways to help getting your film made.