Guerilla Filmmakers Masterclass with Chris Jones
The Guerilla Filmmakers Masterclass 2026
Two days that could change your filmmaking career forever.
The Guerilla Film Makers Masterclass is the most intense, most practical, and most exhilarating two days in independent filmmaking. Led by Chris Jones — producer, director, author of six Guerilla Filmmakers Handbooks, and the person who recently co-executive produced a four-part Apple TV docuseries and directed splinter unit on Mission: Impossible Dead Reckoning — this is two days of no-BS, coal-face knowledge delivered with extraordinary energy.
Over 3,000 filmmakers have taken this masterclass. It has launched careers, unblocked writers, connected collaborators, and turned stuck dreamers into working filmmakers.
WHAT YOU'LL WALK AWAY WITH
- Hundreds of time, money, and pain-saving tips — distilled from Chris's own films and interviews with hundreds of working filmmakers
- A complete roadmap from story idea through to sales, distribution, and what happens when Hollywood comes knocking
- Clarity on your career stage — so you can make smart, informed choices instead of chasing myths
- Real budget frameworks and contracts — understand exactly where every penny should go
- A network of collaborators — writers, directors, producers, actors and editors all in one room for two days
- A massive injection of rocket fuel — the kind that has people unable to sleep on Sunday night from excitement
WHAT IS COVERED OVER TWO DAYS
DAY 1 — Saturday | 9:00am – 6:00pm
DAY 2 — Sunday | Breakfast 9:30am · Start 10:00am – 5:00pm
WHO IS THIS FOR?
This masterclass is for directors, producers, screenwriters, actors, editors — anyone who wants to make films and build a real career doing it. Whether you're a complete newcomer or an experienced filmmaker who needs a reboot, if you have the drive to make it happen, this weekend is for you.
It is not for people who want to dream about making films. It is for people ready to actually make them.
WHAT PAST DELEGATES SAY
ABOUT CHRIS JONES
Chris Jones has made films at every level of the industry — from micro-budget features that won awards and secured cinema releases, to co-executive producing a four-part Apple TV docuseries, to directing splinter unit on Mission: Impossible Dead Reckoning Part 1 and Part 2. He is the author of six Guerilla Filmmakers Handbooks and has interviewed hundreds of working filmmakers to distil the patterns behind real career success.
He started with no connections, no money, and a refusal to take no for an answer. He'll show you how to do the same.
✅ Chris's Personal Money-Back Guarantee
If your aspirations and film projects are not taken to a whole new level during the workshop, Chris will give you a full refund on the spot. No questions asked. He has never had to give one.
This Masterclass is brought to Lancaster by local companies championing Northern filmmakers
The Bay International Film Festival and Bay Education and Creative Hub
Find out more at thebayfilmfestival.com
Location
Gregson Arts & Community Centre, LA1 3PY