From the Heart Productions, Inc. is a 501(c)3 Non-Profit Organization

From the Heart Productions, Inc. is a 501(c)3 Non-Profit Organization

1-On-1 Mentorship for Your Film!
Feeling stuck isn’t a creative problem — it’s a process problem. From idea to funding to distribution, independent filmmaking can be isolating, slow, and frustrating. The Guardian Angel Program was created by Carole Dean — author of The Art of Film Funding and President of From the Heart Productions — to give filmmakers more than advice: it gives momentum.
This isn’t generic coaching — it’s weekly one-on-one strategy sessions tailored to your project and your goals. In four focused meetings, you’ll get clarity on your biggest bottlenecks, actionable next steps, and the confidence to move forward with purpose.



Does Your Film Need a Guardian Angel?

Carole Dean’s Guardian Angel Program was designed to help filmmakers navigate through the business, artistic, and life challenges of getting a project made.

Motivation

Guidance

Insight

Support

- Corinne McAfee, Filmmaker
Dr. Carole Dean (h.c.)
Carole Dean is the bestselling author of The Art of Film Funding: Alternative Financing Concepts and recipient of the 2012 WIFTS Lifetime Achievement Award. She launched the short-end film business in 1970, making film stock affordable and helping spark the independent film revolution.
In 1993, Carole founded the nonprofit From the Heart Productions to help talented filmmakers get their films funded through fiscal sponsorship, mentorship, and pioneering film crowdfunding. She also created the Roy W. Dean Grants in 1992 in honor of her father, which have awarded over $2 million in donations to help vital films get made.

Set Goals and Get Results!
In the Guardian Angel Program, you commit to weekly consultations with Carole Dean for as long as you like.
Each filmmaker outlines what they want to achieve each week.
During these 45 minute consultations, you can discuss your achievements or problems, get solutions, and keep moving forward making progress on your film, fundraising, or distribution.
“You know when you promise yourself to do something and you don’t do it how guilty you feel? Well imagine when you promise your mentor to do something? You get it done and you love doing it.
You move, you enjoy, you have a plan, you are working towards your goal. You can feel the completion of the goal every week as you get closer to completion. It’s having someone to discuss the problems and help you overcome them.
I helped someone organize their work space and that allowed her to create 30% more each week. Whatever your problems are we can overcome them. Setting and reaching your goal is the key issue. How to get from a to z and maintain your sanity, have time with your family and love what you are doing.”
- Carole Dean

Carole’s best selling book is the
film funding bible for many filmmakers!
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Only $300/Month


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Usually $580
Carole began the Guardian Angel Program out her love of filmmakers and seeing their frustration at not being able to finish their films. Each year, she reviews over 1000 films and trailers from the Roy W. Film Grants. But, not nearly enough ever get made.
Why? Because Carole found that while many filmmakers had tremendous talent, a fantastic concept, and heartfelt passion, they couldn’t begin to answer these questions:



- Renee Sotile, Filmmaker

- CM Hardt

Carole has a tremendous wisdom, faith in you and persistence to keep you going. Be prepared because she will take you on a wonderful journey.
- Natalia Berry

- D’Nell Bingham

- Karen McCann
Individual Consultations Normally cost $145!
With the Guardian Angel Program,
You Get Weekly Consultations for Only
$300 / Month
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All prices in USD

Still Have Questions?
No Problem! Just email Carole Dean at Carole@fromtheheartproductions.com to schedule a Free 20 Minute consultation to discuss your project, and find out if the Guardian Angel Program is right for you.

