zeppelin zeerip mentorship
zeppelin zeerip mentorship
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We’re limiting class sizes to five at a time to ensure everyone get’s the best possible experience. Apply below to be part of the inaugural group.
the program
There are hundreds of ‘how to be a filmmaker’ courses on YouTube, and if that’s what you’re in need of, I would absolutely encourage you to check it out. Lighting? Youtube. What lenses to use? Youtube. How to create ‘cinematic content’? Yup, head to YouTube. I’m not and won’t pretend to be the vlogger guy with all the tech tips. We’ll work one-on-one to identify your goals and build a plan to see them to fruition.
This is a personalized, one-on-one mentorship where I work directly with you, hold you accountable, and help transform your career. You’ll get access to decks, budget templates, shot list templates, and treatments that I’ve used over the years, as well as direct coaching, one hour a week, for eight weeks.
1:1 mentorship
Why? Because I’ve been in your position, when you’re trying to hustle, make inroads, and get your project across the line, but you need some help. I benefitted greatly from having a mentor during my first documentary, and I’m now in a position to share the knowledge I’ve gained.
This mentorship is about bringing projects to fruition and isn’t a plug-and-play course hawked by some Instagram ‘content creator’. This is a one-on-one, personalized, 8-session course for those of you with a story, project, or film that needs an extra lift to get it across the finish line. Whether you’re developing, pitching, or finishing your project, this program is for you. - Zep
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meet zeppelin
Zeppelin is a filmmaker dedicated to leaving the world better than he found it. He’s drawn to narratives at the intersection of sport and social justice, the environment, and humanity’s connection to the natural world. Since 2015 he has produced and directed films for clients including the Los Angeles Times, Red Bull, The Olympic Channel, The North Face, REI, Shimano, and Patagonia while scaling his production company Field Work.
His films have covered topics ranging from mental health amongst Ukrainian war veterans to the first out transgender woman to complete the 1,000 mile Iditarod sled dog race. Zeppelin is a member of the Protect Our Winters athlete alliance and is an ardent advocate for the climate and America’s public lands.
Awards and Recognition
Young Director Award Shortlist 2023
Shiny Award Shortlist 2024
Vimeo Staff Pick - All Bodies on Bikes
Vimeo Staff Pick - Made in the Mitten
Vimeo Staff Pick - Chains of Habit
Bend Film Festival - Best Indigenous Short
Inside Out LGBTQ Film Festival - Audience Award, Best Documentary Short
Denali Film Festival - Best Documentary Short
San Francisco Film Festival Doc Stories Official Selection
Big Sky Documentary Film Festival Official Selection
Utah Film Commission - Board Member
Telly Awards Gold → Series - Web Series
Telly Awards Silver → Series - Documentary
Repped by Dictionary Films
what we’ll work on together
GOAL SETTING
budgeting
pitch decks / treatments
Pre production
production
Distribution
story development
funding and financing
festival strategy
past work
the proof is in the puddin’
“working with zep helped me develop a deck and trailer for a feature length documentary i’ve been working on. with his help we’re now pitching a billion dollar brand.” - evan
Course options
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This is our first and our most important offering.
Cost: $3,000
Duration: 8 one on one, hour long meetings, in person in SLC or on Zoom.
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In development, please check back in the spring of 2025.