At the heart of the Ungated Collective is a shared vision: we're all working towards a future where we make a damn good living with the creative work we care about.

That's the glue that binds us together.

But frankly, a community should be more than people pursuing a similar self-interested goal. It must go deeper.

In his wonderful book, The Art of Community, Charles Vogl defines a community as "a group of individuals who share a mutual concern for each other's welfare."

I love that.

When I first read that passage, though, I had a realization that bummed me out.

Though I’ve been in dozens, maybe hundreds, of online groups through the years, not once have I been part of a real community.

Sure, I’d been part of local groups that lived up to that definition, but never online.

That’s why I set out to make the Collective the embodiment of a real community. I wanted it to be a place that would genuinely support and uplift its members, rather than just being another online distraction.

It took some time, and a lot of failed experiments, but I'm finally to the point where the Collective lives up to Vogl's definition.

The secret sauce is that it’s a small, intimate group of likeminded people. Instead of letting anyone and everyone in, I make sure that only the most committed, industrious creators gain entry.

Beyond that, everyone who signs up agrees to live by the Ungated code of conduct.

More about that in a moment.

If you’re saying to yourself, “geez, that sounds like a lot of hoops to jump through to be part of an online community,” you’re right.

By putting up barriers to entry, we ensure that only the people who genuinely care get in. By making it tough and time-consuming to apply, we guarantee that members are committed and resilient.

So yes, it's a lot. But I promise it’s worth it.

Here’s just some of the stuff that happens in the Collective (beyond the vibrant discussions and lifelong connections you'll make)

As I mentioned earlier, we gather to work towards both artistic and financial freedom. That's our shared goal.

To that end, we have a unique structure that helps us collectively move towards that vision every single month. Here's what you can expect when you sign up.

• Deep, nuanced discussions about what it really takes to thrive as an entrepreneurial creator.
• Free educational resources. Be on the lookout for the "marketing makeover" course, as well as any new ones I release.
• Weekly accountability, so that you can leverage the power of community and stay accountable to your goals and commitments.
• Feedback on your work, your website, your business/marketing campaigns, or anything else—all from a group of people who are invested in your success.
• Exclusive content that I'll never post on the site or newsletter, and early access to other content before it gets shared publicly.

Basically, if you jive with the Ungated/Filmmaker Freedom philosophy, and you want more great content and interaction, this is the community for you.

And the best part is, all of this stuff is free.

There is still a price, though.

The price you pay is about giving a damn about other members, and living by the Ungated code of conduct.

Head to the next page to learn more.