APEX Studios Detroit  ·  2-Day Intensive  ·  May 2026

VettingYourTeam

Most independent films fail not from lack of talent — but from building the wrong team. This changes that.

2Day Intensive
10Modules
8Seats Only
44+IMDb Credits
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$25 holds your seat  ·  $225 balance due before class

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The Problem

"Your film fails before production
if you hired wrong."

You've got the vision. Maybe even the budget. But the crew you chose burned through both. Vetting Your Team is a real-world production strategy course built around one thing: making sure the right people are on your set before the cameras roll.

This Course Is For

WhoBelongs Here

This isn't an intro class. It's designed for filmmakers who are already working — or ready to be — and need to operate like professionals.

Full Curriculum

Two Days.
Ten Modules.
No Filler.

Every module is built around real production decisions. You'll leave with frameworks, templates, and the ability to build a professional crew on any budget.

Day One  Foundation: Purpose + People
Module 01
The Why
"Your film fails before production if your why isn't clear."
Clarity on why your film exists and what it actually needs to succeed
Module 02
The Core Team
"You don't need a big crew — you need the right crew."
The Essential 8 model — exactly who you need and who you don't
Module 03
How to Vet
"Hiring the wrong person will destroy your production."
The 3 P's System: Portfolio, Professionalism, Personality
Module 04
Budget Smart
"Low budget doesn't mean low quality — bad decisions do."
Where to spend, where to cut — $5K to $100K breakdowns
Day Two  Execution: Systems + Strategy
Module 05
Gear Knowledge
"Gear doesn't make the film — but the wrong gear can ruin it."
Camera vs lighting, lav vs boom, essential vs optional
Module 06
Double Duty
"Small crews win when roles are structured properly."
Safe & dangerous role combos — lean crew workflows
Module 07
Pre-Production
"If it's not solved before the shoot, you'll pay for it during."
Shot lists, scheduling, communication systems
Module 08
On-Set Management
"A bad set costs time. Time costs money."
Chain of command, set communication, time control
Module 09
Post & Deliverables
"A finished film isn't enough — it has to be deliverable."
Edit workflow, audio finishing, platform delivery (Tubi & more)
Module 10
Distribution
"Your film needs a plan beyond completion."
Festival vs streaming strategy, positioning, marketing basics
Key Takeaways

What YouWalk Away With

Included

What's In The Box

✓Printable production worksheets for every module
✓Real production templates you can use immediately
✓Live feedback during class from a working DP
✓Access to a post-course consultation discount
Investment

One Price.
No Upsells.

$250
Per Person  ·  2-Day Intensive
Reserve today with just $25 — $225 balance due before class

Limited to 8 students per session — intentionally small.

Both full days of instruction All printable worksheets & templates Live feedback & Q&A throughout Post-course consultation discount Held at APEX Studios, Detroit

Pre-orders now open · Seats fill fast

Roe Dayzon on set
Roe Dayzon
CEO & Director of Photography
  • APEX Studios · Detroit
  • 44+ IMDb Credits
  • Digital Cinema Society
  • Full Sail University
  • Pure Michigan Film Office
Your Instructor

Taught By Someone Who Works.

Roe Dayzon is the CEO and Director of Photography of Coattail Entertainment LLC / Coattail Collective — a Detroit-based film production company with over 44 IMDb credits spanning narrative features, music videos, and major corporate clients.

This course isn't built from a textbook. It's built from real shoots, real mistakes, and real lessons learned on professional sets — including work for Ford, GM, BET Centric, and Comcast.

What you'll learn in two days took years to accumulate on set.

Ford GM BET Centric Comcast Narrative Features Music Videos

Seats AreLimited.

8 filmmakers per session. Pre-orders open now for May.

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$25 holds your seat  ·  $225 balance due before class  ·  APEX Studios Detroit