Filmmaking Motivation

There are moments in life that remind us why we started. For Nobody Fails Film School, this is one of them. This weekend, our founder and instructor, Chad Hendricks, will be honored with the Urban Cinema Legacy Award at the Hattie McDaniel Awards held at the historic Ritz Theatre in Jacksonville, Florida. It's an incredible achievement. 26 Years. 15 Feature Films. One Legacy. Congratulations, Chad Hendricks. Urban Cinema Legacy Award • 2026

Filmmaking is a journey. It’s exciting. It’s challenging. It’s rewarding. But it can also be overwhelming. Where do you start? How do you finish? How do you turn your ideas into a real film? That’s where Chad Hendricks’ approach to filmmaking education comes in. It’s practical. It’s hands-on. It’s designed to help you finish your projects.

So Why Haven't You Started Your Film Yet? -School starts soon. Every August, millions of people head back to school. New notebooks. Fresh schedules. Big goals. There's something magical about the feeling that this year could be different. Funny thing is... Filmmakers feel that too. "This is the year I'll finally write the script." "This is the year I'll buy the camera." "This is the year I'll make my first short film." And then... Life happens. The notebook stays blank. The c