Make a Short Film that Matters

practical short film consulting for aspiring filmmakers — from idea to festivals.

10 short films made.

48 nominations.

3 Oscar-Qualifying nominations.

23 wins.

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Award badge with laurel wreath design, indicating semi-finalist at the Rio de Janeiro World Film Festival in summer 2023.
A laurel wreath surrounding the text 'Honorable Mention Vienna International Film Awards 2023'
Logo for the Borrego Springs Film Festival, indicating official selection, with stylized horns on either side.
Official selection logo for the Naples International Film Festival 2024, featuring text surrounded by laurel branches.
Logo for the Lone Star Film Festival 2024, featuring a stylized film reel, laurel branches on each side, and the festival name and year.

The method behind the movement

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Award badge for Best Film winner, June 2024, titled 'Short to the Point', surrounded by small skull icons.
Buffalo official selection 2024 logo with laurel branches on either side.
Cleveland International Film Festival official selection laurel wreath design.
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An award plaque with the text: "Winner Best Editing June 2024 Short to the Point" surrounded by a border of small skull icons.
Laurel wreath surrounding text that reads 'Official Selection Paris Short Film Festival 2023' in a dark brown color on a black background.
Logo for the Miami Short Film Festival Official Selection 2019
Laurel wreath surrounding text that reads 'Official Selection MKE Film Festival 2024'.
Design with text 'Honorable Mention BIFFA' and decorative laurel branches
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Whether you’re in development, pre-production, production, post, or finished and wondering what to do next… I help you sharpen your vision, direct like a professional, and build skills, confidence, and core values you’ll carry into every future project.

The method ❊


The Power Hour
For filmmakers who want fast, focused, professional feedback.

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The Deep Dive
For directors who want story + execution guidance before they shoot or edit.

02

The Filmmaker’s Package
For serious directors who want full-spectrum guidance — from initial idea to final cut and festival strategy.

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Book a package tailored to you

I will teach you everything I’ve learned having made a dozen short films in over a decade so you don’t make the same mistakes. 

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What people are saying
about Adrien

Working with Adrien on Walk With Me was incredibly rewarding. His clarity, passion, and precise direction elevated the film, and led to its international festival success.

Luis Enrique Vanegas Obando
- Producer and President at Vox In Studios

Adrien helped me return to filmmaking by refining my short script. From structure to dialogue to a stronger ending, it raised my film to a far higher level.

Stephane B.
- Creative Director at Group of Humans

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Having worked with Adrien on the TV pilot Raymar, I was struck by how clearly he translates creative ambition into confident, executable choices.

Cristina Colucci
- VP of Development at Pinyon Pictures

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Having produced most of his films, what truly sets Adrien apart is his intuition for the “why” behind every creative decision, and that’s what makes the work land every time.

Atkin Korkis
- President at Shadow Magic Studios

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Any questions you may have, feel free to email or whatsapp me!