Inspired by "Dune: Part 2" or "Challengers?" Learn how to make a movie with these courses and more.

TL;DR: Learn how to make a movie and other filmmaking skills with help from these courses, apps, and more.

Heading to the theater, indulging in a big bucket of popcorn, and letting a film wash over you is one of the best experiences ever. From Barbie to Dune: Part 2, feature films have been killing it lately.

If inspiration has struck and you'd love to give it a whirl, learning how to make a movie is relatively easy from your couch.

We've lined up some sweet deals focused on the five main stages of a movie production's lifecycle. Explore filmmaking, behind-the-scenes work, and more.

1. Getting acquainted with scriptwriting

Have you ever heard that sandworms are real? Denis Villeneuve, Craig Mazin, and John Spaihts wrote the script for Dune: Part 2 based on Frank Herbert's books, which may have found inspiration from real life. Either way, a lot of formatting, adapting, and work happened between inspiration and written materials.

Screenwriting Made Easy: Beginner Course - $28.99; originally $116

This screenwriting course breaks that process down from developing an idea to building characters and properly formatting screenplays. It features tips on avoiding common screenwriting mistakes, optimizing your chances in the industry, and gets you access to feedback on your first finished screenplay.

2. Pre-production is project management

Putting together a film production requires a magical and harmonious mix of organizational expertise, people skills, and impressive creativity. Like any project management challenge, this one is best learned from the pros!

The Complete Video Production Super Bundle - $34.99; originally $160

Get a thorough breakdown of what goes into pre-production with this training program. Learn how indie directors and pros behind features like Dune: Part 2, Challengers, and The Iron Claw plan shooting schedules, balance budgets, and put together winning film production teams. 

It also offers a course on crafting a compelling screenplay as well as a cinematography masterclass with lessons on how to shoot film more beautifully.

3. Cinematography fuels production

When it's time for the camera to start rolling, someone on set better know how to use it. For anyone looking to learn about or prepare for a movie production, studying cinematography is invaluable, so you'll want to go all in. 

Film and Cinematography Mastery Bundle: Lifetime Access - $29.99; originally $60

This bundle features a great course: the Cinematography Master Class: Start Shooting Better Video Now with Phil Ebiner.

It's rich with helpful tips on lighting, how camera teams work with directors and producers, plus exposure styles for commercials, TV shows, and indie or big-budget movies. Here, you'll learn insider filmmaking tips and techniques applicable to almost any camera.

You'll also explore more technical aspects of shooting a movie, such as ISO, frame rates, and shutter speeds, and the ideas behind camera movement.

4. Post-production and video editing with Premiere Pro 

Editing is where the movie comes together. If you want to learn how to edit videos on your iPhone or MacBook, you can use Premiere Pro, which is the same program used to edit countless movies that play on the big screen. 

Video School Online Unlimited Lifetime Membership - $49.99; originally $200

To edit videos on your iPhone or MacBook, you'll need Premiere Pro, which is the same program used to edit countless movies that play in theaters.

This online film school can teach you how to use Premiere Pro and other popular post-production programs, such as After Effects and Lightroom Audition. 

With this membership, you'll get lessons on editing stills and photos, which could come in handy after you've produced your first full-fledged film and need promotional material!

5. The art of film projection

When a film is completed, all that's left to study is projection and presentation. You can do this by heading to a movie theater like Regal or by optimizing your home setup.

Kodak Luma 150 Portable Wireless HD Projector - $219.99 (reg. $249) 

This fantastic home device can project video crisply onto a screen as large as 120 inches, which is much larger than your average home TV.

It can also process a range of video files and formats with MicroSD slots, ports for USB and HDMI connections, and AirPlay capabilities, making it as easy as possible to get your movie of choice on there. 

And thanks to this HD projector's portable size, you can screen your movie creations from your backyard or stream feature films in the park.

For the love of movies

Denis Villeneuve is the only person alive who knows what it's like to direct Dune: Part 2 (no shade towards David Lynch, though!). While we're entitled to our own movie opinions, that doesn't mean we can't all geek out on what goes behind the green screen. What better way to do that and appreciate filmmaking than learning about the behind-the-scenes tricks and tips?

Whether you love the art of cinematography or are looking to create your own indie project, these items could enhance your movie-making knowledge!

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