"Build the Business Behind the Story."
DFS is equips filmmakers to develop, fund, produce, and distribute impactful content. We help you turn ideas into professionally structured projects.
Who we are: For 25 years,Gratis 7 Films has produced award-winning documentaries that have reached global audiences, mobilized thousands, and raised millions for nonprofits. Now, we're focused on equipping the next generation of impact storytellers.
Meet your Instructor
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T.C. Johnstone is a multi-award-winning documentary film director/producer and the founder of the Gratis 7 Media Group Foundation which produces films and content designed to create measurable change. T.C. and his wife Kristen, live in Boulder, CO.
Films:
“Rising From Ashes,” executive produced by Oscar winning actor Forest Whitaker. 19 film festivals wins, received US and international distribution, “Red Horizon”, narrated by eight time grammy winner Usher, “Teen Press”, “In the Dirt,” has screened in over 100 communities winner of numerous festival audience awards, and many others.
Their foundation has raised over $2M in funding for impact films through the DFS system.
Testimonials
"DFS has helped us bring our first passion project to life.""
Patrick Gines, Director/Producer
"If you're looking to start and finish meaningful films, this is everything you need."
Ashley Maddox, Documentary Filmmaker
"Doc Film School helped inspire, inform, and support me towards make my first film! "
Kersten Parella Red Roads Films, Director/Producer
"This is strategy, budgets, and templates, all presented in a clear and practical system."
David Mahanes, Documentary Producer
"An invaluable resource for developing impact films and a lasting career."
Jack Zakrajsek, Documentary Director/Producer
"Doc Film School transformed what I thought was a complex undertaking into a straightforward, digestible process. A MasterClass-level resources with a step-by-step methodology."
Barrett Peters, Executive Producer