DESIGNING FILMS THAT GET NOTICED

2024 Oscar Shortlisted Short Film

2023 Oscar Eligible Feature

2021 Cannes Silver Lion Winner Commercial

Just making a film doesn’t further your career…

unless it is EXEMPLARY.

Great films share one thing: cinematic cohesion—the alignment of your script and all visual elements (design, cinematography, and editing) to tell one story.

This is where I come in

Be it providing impeccable design for you film, crafting your pitch deck with you, or providing my expertise through one of my many resources and workshops, I’m here to help you craft cinematic cohesion and become the filmmaker others aspire to be.

How do I do this? By walking you through my trademarked process: The 4 Storytelling Layers of Film.

 
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Over 19 years of design excellence from indies to major motion pictures and commercials.

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Information to help you hone your craft and bring your creative vision to life regardless of your budget.

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING

  • “As a screenwriter and first-time feature director, Sarah Cogan’s class From Text to Moving Image was like learning a new language for how best to communicate with my creative production teams.”

    Claire A. — Director

  • “Sarah Cogan is exceptionally talented and singularly committed to her craft… I learn from her constantly and highly recommend the enlightening and eminently kind experience of her knowledge and company.”

    Daniel M. — Writer/Producer 18 1/2

  • "Sarah, your course was the most comprehensive exploration of visual world building I've ever experienced."

    Albert B. — Screenwriter & Director

  • “Sarah is a great teacher in addition to being a brilliant visual storyteller. In addition to thoroughly covering the nuts and bolts of foundational techniques, she helps you get inspired, and she helps you understand why any of this matters. Having these tools in my back pocket has greatly increased the production quality of my shots, even if I’m shooting on the fly. I came away inspired and ready to take on my next project with a new eye for visual details. Highly recommend!”

    Kiwi C. — Filmmaker

WORKSHOP HELPED student make a BETTER DESIGNed film FOR LESS

Veronica Maccari took Text to Moving Images and it changed the way she went about crafting her series Imposter.

“You were able to take my logline and turn it into a clear visual style” — Veronica

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Drop me a line below, and let me know how I can help bring your dreams to life.

Sarah on the set of Birthright Outlaw 2023

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