We believe that everyone deserves access to the tools and knowledge needed to turn their creative passion into financial independence. We're not just another film school—we're a revolutionary educational experience.
While traditional film programs end at production, we continue through to what matters most: getting your work seen and making money from it.
Our comprehensive curriculum combines hands-on production training with proprietary distribution strategies that reduce typical costs from $15,000-$20,000 down to under $500.
Master professional video production techniques and advanced editing in Final Cut Pro X
Navigate Netflix, Amazon Prime, Apple TV, YouTube, and emerging platforms with insider knowledge
Transform your creative work into sustainable income through low-cost digital distribution
We are proud to be fiscally sponsored by From the Heart Productions, Inc., a respected 501(c)(3) organization that has been successfully funding films since 1993.
From the Heart Productions, Inc. carefully selects the films they sponsor and believes that our project will make a positive contribution to society and to the field of filmmaking.
Tax ID: 95-444-5418
Status: 501(c)(3) Public Charity
Founded: 1993
All monetary donations to our program through From the Heart Productions qualify as charitable contributions under the U.S. Tax Code.
Make checks payable to:
From the Heart Productions
Memo line: Malibu Slimm Films LLC
As our fiscal sponsor, From the Heart Productions provides ongoing support and expertise throughout our project's development and distribution.
Fundraising Support
Production Guidance
Festival Submissions
Distribution Strategy
From the Heart Productions, Inc.
1013 Harbor Blvd. #53, Oxnard, CA 93035
Email: info@fromtheheartproductions.com
"We are proud to endorse this project and encourage you to support it." - Carole Dean, President
Learn the insider secrets of navigating major streaming platforms and emerging distribution channels that typically take years to acquire in the traditional industry.
Malibu Slimm Films exists to democratize the film industry by breaking down the barriers that have traditionally kept talented creators from underserved communities out of the $240 billion streaming economy.
We provide accessible, practical education that creates real pathways to financial security through creative entrepreneurship. Every student who graduates from our program leaves with not just technical skills, but with a completed professional project uploaded to major streaming platforms and a clear roadmap for generating sustainable income from their creative work.
Since our founding, we've focused on serving communities that have been historically excluded from traditional film industry opportunities. Our graduates don't just find jobs—they create them, building location-independent businesses that strengthen their local economies.
We measure our success not just in student satisfaction, but in real outcomes: preserving and monetizing cultural stories for global audiences while creating sustainable creative careers.
Create businesses that can operate from anywhere while strengthening local economies
Monetize and share cultural stories with global audiences
Build sustainable creative careers that create generational wealth
Experienced professionals bringing extensive industry expertise and a passion for democratizing filmmaking education
Founder & Lead Instructor
Founder & Master Instructor
Jonathan Slack brings extensive industry experience and a passion for democratizing filmmaking education to every aspect of the Malibu Slimm Films program. As founder and master instructor, Jonathan has developed the proprietary curriculum that makes our unique "concept-to-cash" approach possible.
With years of hands-on experience in film production and a deep understanding of the rapidly evolving digital distribution landscape, Jonathan recognized that traditional film education was failing to prepare students for the realities of building sustainable creative careers. This insight led him to develop the revolutionary methodology that forms the core of our program.
Jonathan's expertise spans the complete filmmaking ecosystem, from pre-production planning and professional cinematography through advanced post-production techniques and strategic distribution. His particular strength lies in understanding how emerging technologies and platforms create new opportunities for independent content creators.
Pre-production through professional cinematography
Advanced editing and finishing techniques
Platform navigation and monetization
New opportunities for independent creators
Jonathan founded Malibu Slimm Films with a clear vision: to create the most comprehensive and accessible film education program available. His background working with diverse communities has shaped the program's focus on practical skills, immediate income generation, and breaking down the traditional barriers that have kept the film industry exclusive.
Under Jonathan's leadership, Malibu Slimm Films has developed partnerships with industry professionals, platform aggregators, and distribution specialists that provide students with direct access to opportunities typically reserved for established industry insiders.
Program Manager & Line Producer
Operations Director / Program Manager
Mark Cordova oversees the daily operations of Malibu Slimm Films' educational programs, ensuring all logistical, administrative, and financial processes support seamless class delivery. His meticulous attention to detail and organizational expertise create the foundation that allows our students to focus entirely on their creative learning journey.
He manages transportation, facilities, and equipment logistics while supervising staff and coordinating team communications to maintain the highest standards of program execution.
Mark also supports financial management, grant compliance, and community partnerships to ensure effective program execution and alignment with organizational goals. His strategic approach to operations ensures that Malibu Slimm Films maintains its commitment to accessible, high-quality education.
Transportation, facilities, and equipment management
Team coordination and communications management
Budget oversight and grant compliance
Strategic alliances and program alignment
For the feature film projects, Mark will serve as line producer, bringing his operational expertise to ensure smooth production workflows, budget adherence, and seamless coordination between all departments. His transition from educational program management to film production exemplifies the practical, hands-on approach that defines Malibu Slimm Films.
Student Transportation & Equipment Logistics
Transportation Specialist
Ronnie Simon serves as Transportation Specialist for Malibu Slimm Films' 90-Day Film Production Curriculum, providing essential transportation services that ensure program accessibility and operational success. In this role, Ronnie is responsible for picking up and dropping off students in the Antelope Valley area, eliminating transportation barriers that might prevent underserved youth from participating in our comprehensive film education program.
He maintains flexible scheduling to accommodate the program's two classes per week format while ensuring safe, reliable transportation for all participants.
Additionally, Ronnie plays a crucial role in the hands-on production phase of the curriculum by transporting students, instructional staff, and professional film equipment to various shooting locations throughout the region. This includes safely securing and moving cameras, lighting kits, sound equipment, and other production materials essential for Month 2 filming activities.
Safe, reliable pickup and drop-off services in Antelope Valley
Cameras, lighting kits, sound equipment, and production materials
Transportation to various filming locations throughout the region
Unwavering commitment to safety and secure equipment handling
His position requires a valid California driver's license with clean driving record, strong communication skills for interacting with students and families, physical capability to handle film equipment, and unwavering commitment to safety protocols.
As the program expands to serve more students across multiple locations, Ronnie's role will continue to be vital in maintaining the program's accessibility mission while supporting the practical, location-based learning that makes our curriculum effective in preparing students for real-world film industry careers.
Digital Distribution Manager
IT Specialist / Digital Distribution Manager
Rivel Jean serves as our dedicated IT Specialist, ensuring all technical infrastructure, systems, and digital workflows operate seamlessly to support our educational programs and film production operations.
His technical expertise encompasses system administration, network management, software deployment, and digital asset management, creating the technological foundation that enables our innovative approach to film education.
In addition to his core IT responsibilities, Rivel Jean will directly manage the digital distribution of all student films across revenue-generating platforms including Apple and Roku TV. Rather than simply teaching the process, Rivel will take ownership of submitting completed projects to these platforms, ensuring proper formatting, metadata preparation, and quality control to meet all technical specifications.
His expertise will create a sustainable income stream for program participants, as each distributed film will generate ongoing revenue that flows back to the contributing filmmakers. By handling this crucial monetization component, Rivel enables students to build multiple passive income sources as their portfolio of distributed work grows over time, providing them with practical financial benefits beyond just educational experience.
Direct submission to Apple TV, Roku, and other streaming platforms
Formatting, metadata preparation, and quality control
Sustainable income streams for student filmmakers
Building multiple passive income sources over time
Rivel's comprehensive distribution management means students can focus entirely on their creative development while he ensures their completed films reach revenue-generating platforms with professional-level presentation and technical compliance.
This unique approach transforms student projects from mere portfolio pieces into actual income-generating assets, providing graduates with immediate financial returns on their creative investments and establishing sustainable revenue streams that continue generating income long after program completion.
Industry Navigation & Festival Strategy
IMDb & Industry Navigation Specialist
Sherry Quinones guides students in creating and managing their IMDb profiles while teaching strategies for successful festival submissions and digital distribution. She equips students with essential knowledge about how to enter and navigate the professional film industry.
Her mentorship also includes instruction on optimizing films for online platforms and audience reach. For the feature film projects, she will oversee credit management and festival submission strategy.
Creation and optimization of professional IMDb profiles
Strategic guidance for successful festival applications
Comprehensive education on various distribution platforms
Maximizing film performance and audience reach online
For our feature film projects, Sherry takes on the critical role of overseeing credit management, ensuring all contributors receive proper recognition and maintaining accurate industry records that support long-term career development.
Her festival submission strategy expertise ensures that completed projects are positioned for maximum visibility and recognition within the industry, creating valuable networking and career advancement opportunities for all participants.
"Everyone has stories worth telling, and in today's digital world, everyone has the potential to reach a global audience. What's been missing is education that connects the creative process with the business realities of content distribution and monetization. That's exactly what we provide."— Jonathan Slack, Founder
Jonathan's approach emphasizes practical results over theoretical knowledge. Every lesson in the Malibu Slimm Films curriculum is designed with one question in mind: "How does this help our students build sustainable creative careers?"
This focus on real-world application and immediate income potential sets our program apart from traditional academic approaches.
As an educator, Jonathan is known for his hands-on teaching style that combines technical instruction with real-world business insights. He doesn't just teach you how to use professional equipment and software—he shows you how to leverage these tools to build a profitable creative business.
Real stories from students who transformed their passion into profitable creative careers through our comprehensive film education program
Our graduates don't just learn filmmaking—they build sustainable creative businesses. From concept to cash in 90 days, they develop both technical skills and business acumen that creates real financial opportunities in the streaming economy.
When you join Malibu Slimm Films, you're not just enrolling in a course—you're joining a community committed to your creative and financial success.
We provide ongoing support, industry connections, and alumni networking opportunities that continue long after graduation. Our fiscally sponsored status through From the Heart Productions ensures transparent operations and enables tax-deductible donations that help keep our program accessible to students regardless of economic background.
Continuous guidance and mentorship throughout your creative journey
Direct access to professionals, aggregators, and distribution specialists
Connect with successful graduates building careers in the film industry
Fiscally sponsored status ensuring accessible, ethical education
Discover how our revolutionary 90-day program can give you the complete skillset needed to succeed in today's $240 billion digital content economy.
Join hundreds of successful filmmakers who have transformed their careers