About me

I've spent the last 5 years learning how to write, produce, and direct microbudget short films.

When I started my film education, I was writing big-budget feature films that I thought could get sold in Hollywood.

After a few years, I realized I had to stop waiting for funders to give me millions - I had to take things into my own hands.

This is when I discovered microbudget filmmaking. I learned how to write with a producer's hat on, so I know I'm only writing things that I can afford to make myself.

I started A Short A Month Productions with a group of filmmakers, and we've been creating films and learning together.

Now I offer my services so you don't have to spend years, and you don't have to make the mistakes I made along the way.

The best way to learn is by doing, and I can show you how to start making films, so you can learn by doing, quickly.

Here's my IMDb page.

Orlando Torres — writer, director, and producer of microbudget films

My film education (with links to everything)

Writing Classes I've taken

Film Books I've Read

Podcasts I listen to and recommend

Youtube Channels I watch and recommend

My formal education