The Ultimate Production Tutorial Filmmaking School
The place to cultivate and grow your passion for film production
Transferring our passion for film theory, production and everything about movie making.
Film Theory & History
Entrepreneur Skills
Learn Video Software
We are experts in theory, production and editing
Delve into the treasure trove of industry tricks, tips, and techniques that professionals swear by. From dynamic transitions to captivating effects, you’ll master the tools that make your videos stand out from the crowd.
This is the place to cultivate and grow your passion for production
Whether you’re an aspiring filmmaker, content creator, or simply someone eager to unlock the art of editing, our Group Class Edit-Along Services offer a unique platform to learn, create, and connect.
Because of his friendly, easy attitude I was able to ask all of the questions I needed to which lead me to learn more than one program in an insanely short amout of time. I wish Stephano was my teacher for the rest of my life as well!'
About The Film School
Where other online film schools base their curriculums on the software or just the theory.
UPT aims to fulfill the content creator with the skills necessary to take a production from an idea to its distribution no matter what channel.
We are production enthusiasts; everything production,
The how it’s made,
The war stories,
The pride in the craft,
The technology,
And of course the storylines the tale.
Lets turn
Passion
Knowledge
Skills
Questions
into films.
20+ Years of Experience
Stephano has worked on and off the set with over 20 years of experience to draw upon.
Knowledge base of professional technique
- Best practices
- Organization
- Distribution
- Budgeting and logistics
Learn the Software
- Office Software
- Photo Editors
- Non Linear Editors
- Compositing Software
Community Support
- Live Group Edits
- Free Movie Club
- Passion
- Helping hand atmosphere
Access to Workfiles
- Print out
- Video releases
- Contracts
- Disclaimer signs
- Lighting design plans
- Video projects and samples files
Audio, Video, Lighting Tutorials
- Camera Basics
- Shooting and kinds of shots
- Lighting techniques
- Live Audio Recording
What You'll Learn With UPT:
- Our Practice projects and templates will give you practical and repeatable skills that will make you invaluable in your market.
- Learn to use video storytelling tools like graphics, sound effects, and soundtracks to maximize emotional retention.
- Learn how to treat digital assets so that you can work on it with other people, work on it months later, find any asset necessary.
- (alternate) Learn professional best practice techniques that will allow you to work more efficiently and with a team.
- Learn how to go from idea to distribution and every step in between.
- Understand the history and the evolution of some of the filmmaking techniques to stimulate creativity.
UPT Film School Services
Group Edit Alongs
Live group class lectures:
Dive into the world of video editing alongside like-minded enthusiasts who share your passion.
Our group classes provide an interactive and dynamic environment where you can learn from experienced instructors and exchange ideas with fellow participants.
1-on-1 Edit Alongs
Personalized 1-on-1 Video Editing service:
Bring your existing video projects, and let us help you transform them into polished masterpieces.
From refining cuts to enhancing transitions, color correction, and audio balancing, we’ll guide you through each step to ensure your project stands out.
Weekly Free Movie Night Madness
Weekly free video watch party!
Have ever watched a movie and wondered why the protagonist took that decision, or if the movie reality could or did exist?
Well you are in luck, Movie night madness answers all your questions by providing a presentation about the movie’s production and the themes discussed therein.
About Your Instructor
Stephano Patuelli
Stephano has 20 years of experience as a jack of all trades freelancer in video production.
He was a cameraman for various projects including a Chris Cunningham project. He was a sound engineer at two George W. Bush and one Barack Obama inaugurations.
He set up the video department for Tom Powel Imaging that allowed him to work with Gagosian gallery, Deitch Projects, Jeff Koons, Julian Schnabel, Marilyn Minter. He worked for Kennedy Center, National Organization for Women, National Press Club, ESPN, Fox Sports, Extra, Access Hollywood, HGTV, DIY, Discovery Channel. He has pitched multiple different shows. And throughout it all he has edited all kinds of projects.
Stephano is dyed in the wool film buff and a lover of all things moving image. He enthusiastically talks about production, film and its themes and hopes to pass on his adoration of the medium to other content creators.
About Your Instructor
Upt is for Film Production Junkies, Hobbyists, Entrepreneurs and more...
Whether you are wanting to start a vlodcast or sell a script to a Hollywood studio, UPT aims to fulfill the content creator with the skills necessary to take a production from an idea to its distribution, no matter what channel.
