The Markit Group Presents
The Definitive Filmmaker's Education
The Filmmaker's Blueprint.
From Unknown to Unstoppable.
From Unknown to Unstoppable.
THE UNRAVELLING is simply put, better than 95% of what we get
Executive · Universal Pictures
A special script from a special group. You are the future of our industry
John & Ros Hubbard · Hubbard Casting
We always like to support British independent film makers, and this film deserves to be seen
Andy Taylor · Trinity Creative Partnership
"The film industry has two words in it: entertainment and business. Most people inside it only focus on the first one. That split is where careers are made — or lost."
"Most people in the film industry don't understand how the film industry actually works. And that disconnect costs careers every single day."
Talent is the entry ticket. Not the prize. What happens inside the room is determined by something the industry rarely talks about openly.
Building a slate instead of chasing a single project is the difference between leverage and desperation. This guide shows you how to build one.
Investors are not ATMs. How you treat the people who trust you with their capital will define your reputation for the rest of your career.
The streaming revolution didn't just change the platforms. It changed the entire financing model. Understanding the new landscape is not optional.
Most filmmakers fail not at the script stage — at the infrastructure stage. The industry was never designed to teach you how to build that infrastructure.
Building something real in this industry is like going into the boxing ring for 6,000 rounds. The mental game matters as much as the craft.
This is not a generic filmmaking course. It is a direct transmission of nearly a decade of producing experience — structured to give you the strategic clarity most people never get.
How films actually get made. Why most filmmakers fail. The split between creative and business thinking that defines careers. Where the real leverage is — and how to find it before everyone else does. The framework that changes how you see every opportunity from the moment you understand it.
Why talent isn't enough. How to understand your market value honestly. The set education nobody talks about. How to think like a producer regardless of your role in the industry — because that perspective is what separates the people who work consistently from the people who wait for the phone to ring.
Why one project is never enough. How to develop multiple projects deliberately. How to position yourself so that opportunity comes to you — not the other way around. The mechanics of building a real development slate with the resources most independent filmmakers actually have access to.
What packaging actually means and why it matters more than most people realise. The hierarchy of packaging elements. How to think commercially without losing your artistic vision. What financiers and sales agents look for when they first open a submission — and what they need to see to keep reading.
Equity, debt, tax incentives, and pre-sales explained in plain language. How to approach investors properly. The streaming shift and what it means for independent finance. How the money flows through a production — and how to structure a deal that gives you the leverage to keep making work.
The freelancer trap and how to escape it. Systems over projects. The mental game that sustains a long career. How to think about legacy in a business built on the ephemeral. What the filmmakers who last 20, 30, 40 years do differently — and how to build those habits into your practice now.
“I gave myself my word, as a child, that I would dedicate my life to this. I have never broken that word. And I have never quit. The ones who make it are almost always the ones who made a real commitment — and held to it when it was hard.”
Jason Matthewson — Founder & CEO, The Markit GroupEvery tier gives you direct access to knowledge most filmmakers spend years trying to piece together on their own. Start where you are. Upgrade when you're ready.
Jason's full narrative arc — the cinematic story behind the Blueprint. The mindset and the honest truths that set the foundation for everything else.
All six core modules in full. The complete strategic foundation for independent filmmakers who are serious about building a real career.
Everything in the Blueprint, plus monthly live calls with Jason, direct project feedback, access to the Markit Academy, and priority consideration for slate opportunities.
"The information exists. Now it's yours."
Most of what is in these pages took a decade to learn. You do not have to spend a decade learning it the hard way.
A growing library of professional courses built by Jason Matthewson and the Markit team from real-world producing experience. Unlike generic filmmaking courses, every Academy module is built around what actually happens in the room — the financing conversations, the packaging decisions, the distribution negotiations, and the deals that get films made.
The complete Markit Productions independent filmmaking course — free to watch, right here. Q&A sessions with Jason Matthewson, industry panels, practical production and financing content. The first episode is embedded below. The full series and all future episodes are on the Markit Productions YouTube channel.
The full course, all episodes, and new masterclasses are available free on the Markit Productions YouTube channel.
Watch the Full Series on YouTubeOur mission is to give every filmmaker access to the knowledge that was previously reserved for a select few. Democratising information and access for all — regardless of background, geography, or who you happen to know.
More than 100 productions in all genres and formats, across 5 continents. With over 40 international awards working across 3 production companies. A global track record that proves independent film, done right, can compete at every level of the industry.
The Markit Group is a bespoke film and television production company, specialising in compelling, challenging, and diverse storytelling. Giving everyone the chance to tell their stories. Giving everyone a voice. That is not a slogan — it is the standard we hold every project to.
A renowned platform celebrating independent films, offering filmmakers global exposure through screenings, awards ceremonies, and a dedicated international jury committed to recognising bold independent storytelling.
Empowering filmmakers with digital tools to showcase their work and connect with industry professionals. A powerful platform for emerging talent to build visibility and create lasting connections across the global film industry.
A vibrant platform for discovering and streaming independent films, supporting new voices in cinema. Committed to widening the audience for independent work and giving emerging filmmakers the distribution reach their films deserve.
Join 500+ filmmakers, producers, and industry professionals inside the Markit community ecosystem. Start free, or go straight to the level that matches your ambition. The door is open.
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