The Village Hollywood

A Creative Hub for Filmmakers

Training

Mentorship

Community

For all levels of professionals – anyone who needs a tribe.

Filmmaking can feel overwhelming, expensive, and lonely

Film schools are expensive and miss the real-world essentials

The industry keeps shifting leaving many feeling lost

Too many creatives burn out before they break through

Filmmaking doesn't have to be this hard.

We Get It — Because We've Lived It

We've been in the trenches: working gigs, juggling bills, chasing the dream.

That's why we built The Village — a space where filmmakers can learn faster, connect deeper, and grow stronger together.

No one with a dream this big should be walking this path alone. At The Village, you'll find intimate classrooms, facetime with multi-generational mentors, direct guidance from the founders, private member parties, community screenings, and more.

Realize your creative dream alongside veteran film pros & mentors of all ages – a support system that operates like a family.

The Founders

Founder 1
Rufus Burnham

Entrepreneur & Megamind

Founder 2
Devi Brulé

Director, Editor, Colorist

Founding Mentors

Founder 1
Jeff Cronenweth

Cinematographer & Mentor

Founder 3
Nóra Takács-Ekberg

Production Designer & Producer

Founder 2
Pär Ekberg

Cinematographer & Writer

Founder 4
Jo Baker

Celebrity Makeup Artist & Entrepreneur

Founder 5
Paul Royalty

Lighting and Sales & Marketing Specialist

Powered by Creatives, Not Professors

We're not a college or institution. Our teachers are high-caliber working professionals with rich stories and experience. They were on set yesterday and they’ll be on set tomorrow.

We don't just teach you how to use a camera, we show you how to navigate a career.

"Like blending together 'Masterclass for the film industry' with a fun clubhouse of mentorship and production/post resources."

Gain clarity, support, and a tribe that opens doors

Without a plan, filmmakers risk wasting years, draining money, and watching their dream gather dust.

At The Village, you gain clarity, support, and a tribe that opens doors.

  • Mentors and collaborators that have your back.
  • Pre-production and post-production resources
  • Parties, screenings, and discussions that feel like home.
  • A sustainable career - not just a dream

Support

Guidance

Longevity

Become part of The Village

Our members gain access to:

  • Live workshops
  • Special screenings & hosted events
  • Private interviews with masters of their craft
  • Discussions on rotating topics
  • Monthly member meetups in LA
  • Pitch clinics

Backstage

$25/month
  • Monthly Community Events FREE – at rotating locations around LA (also streamed live)
  • 5% Discount on Village Workshops – of any kind! (this alone can save $100's each year)
  • $250 Voucher for Equipment Rentals – via The Village, Room2Room Creative, or Moonlighting Industries
  • Monthly Office-Hours Mentorship with The Founders – AMAs on zoom
  • 5% Discount on Village Purchases – any sales or services, including gear servicing, swag or accessories
  • Access to Our Village Post Suites – book premium color & edit suites to give your clients a high-end experience at member rates
  • Monthly Classic Film Screenings in LA
  • Quarterly Crew, Cast & Creatives Networking Party

Club Member

$50/month

Everything in Tier 1, plus:

  • Priority Enrollment Window for Live Workshops
  • Invites to Exclusive Private Dinners With Filmmaking Masters – 10 person maximum
  • Exclusive Interviews & Mentorship with Industry Masters – private Q&As on zoom, only for ‘Club’ members
  • Bonus $100 Voucher for Equipment Rentals – via The Village, Room2Room Creative, or Moonlighting Industries

A Family of Resources

The Village already houses a family of independent production resources, meant to be shared:

Room2Room Creative

Room2Room Creative is the new model for production in Los Angeles. Founded by Hans Zimmer and his filmmaker son Max Zimmer, together with Creative Director Daniel Catton, the studio bridges one of Hollywood’s most legendary creative voices with the next generation of filmmakers.

Young, vibrant, and deeply collaborative, the team combines creative vision with technical precision—a one-stop approach to production. With pre- and post-production spaces in Santa Monica and Pacoima, we operate a fully in-house model powered by world-class editors, colorists, and composers. At Room2Room, creativity is unleashed.

Moonlighting Industries

Moonlighting Industries is the team behind Moon Smart Focus—the first AI-powered distance measuring system designed specifically for professional 1st ACs and focus pullers. Obsessed with innovation, their mission is to reduce stress on set, streamline complex focus pulls, and provide superhuman precision even in the most demanding shooting conditions. They’re trusted on major productions across the industry, and proud to support camera teams with technology that makes filmmaking faster, sharper, and smarter.

Wright Cine Services

Precision Maintenance & Repair for Cinema Cameras, Lenses & Production Gear.

Hi, I’m Andre Wright—an industry-trained technician with over 15 years of hands-on experience across top rental houses and high-profile productions. Reliable, brand-neutral, and fair-priced for the times we’re all living in, I guarantee the same standard of care, precision, and accountability as a top-tier rental house—without the inflated costs or red tape.

For independent owners, boutique rental shops and working crews who can't afford downtime, I even offer emergency service on location to keep your production moving.

When your gear performs flawlessly, you can too.

The Village Post Suites

Designed by filmmakers, for filmmakers, The Village's post-production suites offer affordable access to professional-grade tools in an inspiring, community-driven environment.

The Color Suite features a premium calibrated setup for precise color grading — complete with 18% gray walls, industry-best monitors, and a client viewing screen. Comfortable couches, great sound, and a fully stocked fridge and coffee bar make it as inviting as it is accurate.

The Edit Suite offers an equally elevated space for editors and clients to review work together in a relaxed, cinematic setting.

Located alongside The Village offices, these suites make post-production feel collaborative again — where talent and opportunity cross paths naturally.

Available exclusively to Village members.

OUR STANDING SET

We're just getting started. Come join the tribe.