Click on the headings below to preview the content covered in each module
Welcome video and important info
How to use this course
Healthy mindsets
Creating Stories With Depth—Helpful Analogies and Frameworks
Storytelling Workflow—Navigating the Documentary Filmmaking Creative Process
Getting Started with Your Storytelling Project
Project Workbook: Define Your Story
The Importance of Conducting Research
Taking Stock—Fostering a Curiosity to Learn More About Your Story
Strategic Research—Optimising Your Workflow
Frame Your Research—Covering the Full Depth of the Story
Scouting Locations—Opportunities For a Creative and Organisational Edge
Storytelling Project—Next Steps
Project Workbook: Conducting Research
Project Workbook: Frame Your Research
Conceptualisation Pt.1 Overview
What is a Birth Film?—Provoking a Reimagining of the Birth Filmmaking Craft
Documentary Formats—Inspiration From Mainstream Cinema
Themes & Threads—Reinforcing the Heart of the Story
Establishing Your Style / Look & Feel—Infusing Films With Personality and Creativity
Next Steps—Identify Formats, Themes, Threads and Style in Case Studies
Case Study Assignment: The Birth of Finn
The Birth of Finn: Identifying Formats, Themes, Threads and Style
Case Study Assignment: The Birth of Farah
The Birth of Farah: Identifying Formats, Themes, Threads and Style
Putting it Into Practice—Giving Time and Space to Engage Your Creativity and Imagination
Project Workbook: Conceptualise Your Story
Content Review—Test Your Learning
Push your birth filmmaking to the next level with a course designed for storytellers ready to deepen their craft and create films that truly move families.
This course is designed for those who:
You’ve mastered the basics of birth videography and want to elevate your storytelling to a cinematic, emotive level.
You’re eager to refine your editing, pacing, and visual narrative to create films that feel intentional and soulful.
You want to learn learn how to use research and conceptualisation to bring depth to your storytelling
You’re ready to put new storytelling strategies and techniques into practice with an integrated storytelling project
You’re committed to growing your creative voice, standing out in the birth filmmaking industry, and offering clients films they’ll treasure forever.
By the end of the SSVE Advanced Course, you will:
Move beyond basic footage to create emotionally compelling, beautifully paced stories that resonate with families for years to come.
Master sophisticated camera work, storytelling structure, and editing methods that elevate every birth you capture.
Develop a signature style that distinguishes your work, builds client trust, and positions you as a sought-after birth filmmaker.
SSBV Advanced Course Breakdown (USD)
| Private Member Community | Supportive Facebook space with ongoing access | Included free (Value: $400) |
| Community Chat | Ask questions and engage in discussion with instructors and community | Included free (Value: $100) |
| SSBV Advanced Curriculum | 9+ hours of evergreen video lessons | $1000 |
| Learning Supports | Case studies, assignments, storytelling workbook & downloadable resources | $600 |
| Ongoing Course + Community Access | No deadlines. No pressure. Just lasting support for your creative journey. | Bonus! |
| Future Add-On Discount | Save 40% on additional purchases including 1:1 mentorship | Bonus! (Value: $20–$480+) |
| SSBV Upgrade Discounts | Upgrade to SSBV bundles with VIP discount codes | Bonus! |
| Total Program Value | Summed value of all course components and bonuses | $2,580+ |
| Enrollment Price | One-time payment option | $1,600 |
| Payment Plan | 12 monthly payments | $135/month ($1620) |
