You Could Google It...
Or You Could Ask Someone Who's Been There.
Forty years in Hollywood.
Thousands of short films screened.
Hundreds of production decisions made.
Bob Degus has walked the path you're on — and he's available to walk it with you for an hour.
What A Session Actually Is:
This isn't a masterclass.
It isn't script coverage.
And it isn't someone telling you whether your film will win an Oscar.
It's something rarer — and more useful.
It's an hour on Zoom with an experienced Hollywood veteran who will listen to where you are, help you think through what's in front of you, and give you the kind of honest, informed perspective that used to be available only to filmmakers lucky enough to know the right people.
One conversation can change the direction of a project.
Sometimes that's all it takes.
What Filmmakers Bring To These Sessions
Every session is different, because every filmmaker's situation is different. But here are some of the things worth an hour of honest conversation:
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You're choosing between two project ideas and going in circles
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You're mid-production and suddenly uncertain about a key decision
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You've finished your film and don't know what to do next — festivals, distribution, what's realistic
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You're wrestling with a story structure problem you can't solve alone
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You're an emerging filmmaker who simply wants to talk to someone who knows the lay of the land
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You want someone in your corner — not to flatter you, but to help you see your work and your path more clearly
You don't need to have it all figured out before you reach out.
Clarity is often exactly what the session produces.
A Note For Parents
Are you a parent trying to help your child navigate a future in filmmaking?
Choosing between film schools, understanding what the industry actually looks for, figuring out whether a short film career is a realistic path — these are exactly the kinds of questions worth an honest conversation with someone who has spent four decades inside the industry.
Sometimes the most valuable thing you can give an aspiring filmmaker is a clear-eyed, experienced perspective. That's what these sessions offer.
How It Works
Simple, straightforward, and entirely focused on you.
Fill out the short form below — tell Bob a little about where you are and what you'd like to discuss. He'll review your message personally and send you a Calendly link to schedule your session at a time that works for you.
(All sessions are conducted in English via Zoom.)
Rates
Introductory First Session — $199
The best way to find out if this is right for you.
Single Session — $250
Three Sessions — $650 (Save $100)
Five Sessions — $999 (Save $251)
There's no obligation beyond the session you book.
Some filmmakers need one conversation.
Others find ongoing sessions valuable as their project evolves.
Either way, you're in control.
A Note on Accessibility
Hollywood Film Coach is committed to making these sessions accessible to emerging filmmakers everywhere in the world. We recognize that economic realities vary significantly from country to country — and that a rate that is modest in one part of the world may be genuinely prohibitive in another.
If the standard rates present a real barrier to you, please reach out through the contact form and mention your country of residence. Adjusted rates are available on a case-by-case basis at Bob's discretion. No further explanation is required.
A filmmaker with a story to tell deserves access to the conversation, wherever they are in the world.
