Stop waiting for permission. Greenlight yourself.
The film industry gatekeeping system is broken. THE NETWORK is the flagship membership community for serious screenwriters and independent filmmakers who are ready to get their movie made.
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COURSES
An ever-expanding living library of masterclasses at your fingertips. Whether you need to rewrite your script to Oscar-level, craft an irresistible pitch, master the director's chair, or raise hard cash for your indie feature: there is a step-by-step roadmap waiting for you.
COACHING
Two live group coaching Zooms with Diane every single month. Get direct, high-level mentorship, real-world answers to your specific roadblocks, and the confidence that you are always making the right strategic move.
Fact: these sessions alone are worth 10x the investment.
COMMUNITY
You are no longer doing this alone. You are part of a tribe of serious filmmakers cheering you on. Get accountability in our monthly peer-to-peer Zooms, & get inside access during our Salon Zooms with working industry insiders (including producers, managers, casting directors).
THE NETWORK is your secret weapon if:
- You have a script you believe in, but you don't know how to get it into the right hands.
- You are tired of paying for screenwriting competitions that go nowhere.
- You want to direct your own feature but feel overwhelmed by the logistics of raising money and scheduling.
- You want the support, accountability, and insider knowledge of someone who has actually sold scripts and won at Sundance.
Don't just take my word for it...
"When I started working with Diane, I was living in a city of 36,000, was closer to retirement age than college, and had no connections to Hollywood - but I had a dream, a dream Diane helped me believe would happen. Six months after moving to LA, I optioned my comedy script. Six months after that, a horror script I co-wrote sold, was produced, and won 30 film festival awards, including one at Cannes. In September 2025, I was signed to Zero Gravity Management as a writer/director. One of the best investments I ever made. Like Diane says: 'Go all in."
Writer/Director
"Diane Bell is the film coach that makes you believe in your own power and make it happen with no excuses, and often gets you in an inspired and happy mood on the way to the premiere of your film.
In THE NETWORK I receive massive support and have developed deep friendships with so many of the filmmakers in the group. There are more sessions in THE NETWORK than you will be able to attend - it is like a wonderful smörgåsbord!
I've gone from writing my first screenplay to making my movie while in THE NETWORK."
Dorit S Christensen PhD
Screenwriter and Director of LET IT BE, winner of 8 awards at prestigious film festivals around the world
THE NETWORK LIBRARY
Whether you want to sell your script, raise money for your indie film or step into the director's chair, we've got you covered.
Here's a taste of what you get immediate access to when you join THE NETWORK:
THE SCREENWRITER PRO TRILOGY
THE SAVVY SCREENWRITER
Everything you actually need to know about going pro — and nothing you don't.
THE DIRECTING MASTERCLASS
THE MAKE YOUR MOVIE BOOTCAMP
OPERATION GREENLIGHT
MONEY & MOVIES
FOUNDATIONAL PROGRAMS
SCREENPLAY MASTERY
PITCHCRAFT MASTERY
Dee Dee Norman
Screenwriter
“The Network is an environment of camaraderie rather than competition and a completely safe space. From accomplished film makers to newbies with a dream, Diane provides individualized attention, information, and real world, real life advice. You find yourself in a place that feels like a cozy home while you face down your inner demons, doubts, and fears to become who you know you can be in this crazy world of filmmaking. I can’t recommend this course and Diane Bell enough!”
Barry Chase
Writer/director of THE WATCHMAN'S CANOE
“After working with Diane, I achieved success with my first film. The well-laid-out plan she teaches not only assists filmmakers on their journey, but motivates them to get started and gives them the courage to keep on when it gets tough. If I can do it, you can do it and Diane’s approach will give you the tools you need."
WHAT'S MY INVESTMENT?
TIER 1:
THE NETWORK MONTHLY
$97 / month
(Flexible, cancel anytime)
- The Full Course Library — Over $4,000 in programs covering every stage: Revise Your Script, Sell Your Script, Make Your Movie Bootcamp, Directing Masterclass, and more.
- 2 Live Group Coaching Calls with Diane every month
- Monthly Peer-to-Peer Accountability sessions.
- Regular Salon Zooms with industry insiders (and access to the full recording library).
- Exclusive Facebook Community of serious filmmakers.
TIER 2:
THE NETWORK ANNUAL
$997 / year
(Best Value: Pay for 10 months, get 2 free + $1,297 in bonuses)
- PAY IN FULL BONUS #1: A private 30-minute 1:1 Clarity Call with Diane to set your exact strategy for the year (Value: $300)
- PAY IN FULL BONUS #2: Lifetime access to the Shoot From the Heart Filmmaking Academy - your complete film school in your pocket (Value: $997)
JOIN NETWORK ANNUAL
TIER 3:
THE NETWORK VIP
- VIP BONUS #1: Diane reads your script and meets with you for a private 90-minute 1:1 Zoom to give you honest, expert feedback and a clear action plan.
- VIP BONUS #2: An additional 60-minute 1:1 session with Diane later in the year to discuss your progress and strategize your next move (Value for both sessions: $1,697)
THE A-LIST: A ONE-YEAR PARTNERSHIP
- Everything in THE NETWORK (All courses, group calls, and community access).
- Monthly 1:1 Zoom Sessions with Diane (12 per year) — dedicated time to work through your script, your strategy, and your next move.Up to 4 Script Reads Per Year — in-depth feedback on your screenplay, treatment, pitch deck, or look book.
You are protected by our no questions asked
100% MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE
You have 7 days after signing up to ask for a full hassle-free refund.
There's no risk because if you don't immediately connect with the value of this investment, you get your money back.
Let's Talk BONUSES!
These bonuses will make sure you hit your goals.
THE PATH TO SUNDANCE
Learn the truth about what it takes to be selected. This video series is focused on the process of being selected for the labs run by the Sundance Institute. You'll hear how it took me 7 years of rejection before finally being accepted - and what finally shifted the needle. You'll recieve lifetime access to this as a gift when you sign up to THE NETWORK today. (Value: $97)
THE SECRETS OF SCREENWRITING SUCCESS
In these 3 sessions, you'll learn what it really takes to create lasting success as a screenwriter.
(Value: $97)
I'm Diane Bell and I'm your mentor in THE NETWORK.
I'm the founder of THE NETWORK, the creator of the courses inside it, and the author of SHOOT FROM THE HEART, the bestselling guide to making a standout indie film....
I'm also a Sundance award winning screenwriter and director who has sold multiple scripts, been hired to rewrite scripts for A list directors and made three feature films.
I'm originally from Dumfries, Scotland which is about as far from Hollywood as you can get. When I sold my first script I was a yoga teacher living in Barcelona and knew NO ONE in the film industry.
Selling scripts + making movies seemed like an impossible dream...but I did it - and I know that if it's possible for me, it's possible for you.
If you want to write scripts, sell them and/or make stand out indie films, I would love to mentor you.
Join me and the incredible community in The Network and let me help you make your impossible dreams come true.