Standard Story Company

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Hi, I'm Kent Lamm, an independent filmmaker living in Los Angeles.
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Standard Story Company

Heads up - I'm running the FINAL live session of WRAPPED in 30 Days this April, and it's 50% off.

Let's make some great short films next month - I'll be providing support all month long :)

Enroll today: standardstoryco.com/wrapped/?utm_source=youtube&ut…

2 months ago | [YT] | 34

Standard Story Company

Come to the premiere of my new short film, The Lost Fortune of Oliver Brody!
standardstoryc.kit.com/oliver-brody-premiere

We'll be hosting it at a theater in Los Angeles this February, and I want to see you there. It’s going to be a fun night with short films, prize giveaways, and Q&A's.

Specific details (exact date/theater) are dropping soon, but space will be limited.

Join the waitlist to get dibs on tickets: standardstoryc.kit.com/oliver-brody-premiere

Who’s coming? Let me know in the comments!

4 months ago | [YT] | 211

Standard Story Company

I’m deep in pre-production on a new short film called The Lost Fortune of Oliver Brody—a ghost story set during the Alaskan Gold Rush. It’s one of the most ambitious projects I’ve taken on, and there’s been a lot to juggle: planning remote location shoots, managing a growing team, and keeping the creative vision cohesive.

One tool that’s been massive in helping us stay organized and sane is Milanote, which has become the central hub for the whole project. Here’s how we’re using it:

✅ Visual boards to gather references, location options, & creative ideas
🎬 Built-in shot list & storyboard templates
📋 Keeping all our important production documents in one place
🤝🏻 Real-time collaboration that keeps the whole team aligned

It’s hard to imagine running a film shoot without it now. If you’re prepping a project—big or small—use my link to give Milanote a try for free with no time limit: milanote.com/standardstorycommunity

1 year ago (edited) | [YT] | 63

Standard Story Company

Want to write compelling no-budget short films?

Want to write a script that's so simple and cheap to produce that you could go shoot it this weekend?

Then check out my Instant Short Film Blueprint. In just 2 hours you’ll be able to write a compelling short film you can shoot immediately — no budget required. I've simplified the process into just 10 story rules, and offer 3 proven story structures for short films.

Besides making the writing process way less intimidating and way more fun, if you stick to this blueprint, your story will simply “work.”

And this week only you'll also get my new ebook, STORY STARTERS, for free when you enroll!

Story Starters is full of fun screenwriting challenges, prompts, and exercises to get your words flowing onto the page immediately so you can say goodbye to writer's block forever.

Best part? It's 25% OFF until Sunday!

Enroll today for lifetime access: standardstoryco.com/blueprint/

1 year ago (edited) | [YT] | 89

Standard Story Company

LAST CALL for 25% off! standardstoryco.com/blueprint/
In just 2 hours you’ll be able to write a compelling short film you can shoot immediately — no budget required.

1 year ago (edited) | [YT] | 58

Standard Story Company

Heads up - only a few days left for 33% off WRAPPED in 30 Days.

What if one month from today, you were wrapping a truly crowd-pleasing short film?

Well, I've created over 100 lessons guiding you step-by-step to successfully doing just that, plus a private community of like-minded narrative filmmakers to help you along the way.

WRAPPED empowers you to make films whenever you want by leveraging the resources and strengths you already have.

This allows you to make better films, quicker, and cheaper, so you can take your creative destiny into your own hands with no more excuses.


I just finished adding an entire narrative EDITING course to WRAPPED, and there's much more to come.

Buy for a steep discount today, and continue learning for years to come with lifetime access to this ever-growing program. Sale ending this week!

Join us at wrapped.school/

-Kent

2 years ago | [YT] | 72

Standard Story Company

Sorry folks, no new YouTube video this month - BUT I'm still sharing my best film insights over email every week: standardstoryco.com/newsletter

2 years ago (edited) | [YT] | 121

Standard Story Company

It took a YEAR to get here, but my short film course is finally open to the public: wrapped.school/
I'm so proud of WRAPPED in 30 Days and the students who've gone through it. I can't wait to see the awesome films everyone makes this time!

2 years ago | [YT] | 311

Standard Story Company

Ready to stop TALKING about making a film and actually GO MAKE ONE?

Over the past few months I've been building a course for beginner filmmakers to help you do just that... fast!

You'll have to work hard, step out of your comfort zone, and make this project a priority... BUT you'll end up with a crowd-pleasing short film that's better than a beginner film has any right to be.

Check out the website to learn more and save your spot in this special first class of 50 students!
wrapped.school/

3 years ago (edited) | [YT] | 68

Standard Story Company

My new short film, THE LITTLE HELPERS, releases Monday at 5:30pm (Pacific time)!
Hit the "Notify Me" button to tune in for the premiere and we'll watch it together 🎅

3 years ago | [YT] | 30