STOP PLANNING PROJECTS THAT
NEVER GET MADE
You’ve got great ideas but turning them into finished work can feel messy, unclear, and let's just be honest - overwhelming.
This workbook gives you a way to organize your plans, stay focused, and actually move forward.
Get a reliable process for planning your next film, series, or creative project with confidence and clarity so you can stop feeling stuck and start finishing work you’re proud of.
Why This Exists
I created the Plan Like a Pro Blueprint after realizing burnout wasn’t simply about doing too much - it was also about losing clarity. I built this for filmmakers and creatives who want a process that helps them actually see their vision(s) through. The planning systems in this workbook are designed for you to return to again and again, keeping your projects aligned with everyone involved.
WITH THE RIGHT FRAMEWORK...
YOU CAN TURN YOUR IDEAS INTO FINISHED PROJECTS
You don’t need more motivation. You need structure that works in the real world.
This blueprint brings together over 18 years of experience producing indie films, web series, branded content, podcasts, and events to help you plan in a way that fits your life and creative goals.
No overwhelm. No guesswork. Just a practical way to go from IDEA to ACTION.
INTRODUCING
THE PLAN LIKE A PRO BLUEPRINT
2026 Edition · Expanded & Updated
This is more than a checklist or a loose guide. This system was built through years of mentoring and educating filmmakers and creatives, informed by the lessons I learned from my own creative mistakes and process.
Inside you’ll find five clear chapters that walk you through every major planning step - from shaping your idea to building tools you can actually use in real production.
WHAT YOU GET INSIDE THE BLUEPRINT
With over 18 years of producing theater, independent film and television, branded content, and podcasts, I've turned the planning process into 5 practical chapters you can return to for every project.
- Get clear about why you’re making this work and who it’s for so you can make decisions with confidence.
- Use checklists and tools to manage budgets, crew needs, locations, permits, and more.
- Learn how to keep momentum even when things shift or challenges come up.
- Email scripts, outreach frameworks, and partnership materials to help you show up professionally without second-guessing yourself.
When you finish, you’ll have a complete production plan you can use for your next project and the projects after that.
CHAPTER 1
DEFINE YOUR VISION
Clarify why you're making this project, who it's for, and what success actually looks like so you stop second-guessing yourself.
This chapter includes:
- Expanded planning prompts
- Audience identification framework
- Vision clarity exercises
After this chapter, you'll have a written creative vision you can pitch with confidence.
CHAPTER 2
CREATE PROJECT TIMELINES
Turn your big idea into a realistic, step-by-step plan with manageable phases so you know what needs to happen first, next, and later.
This chapter includes:
- Project timeline builder
- Phase-by-phase breakdown tools
- Capacity planning prompts
After this chapter, you'll have a working production timeline.
CHAPTER 3
MAINTAIN LOGISTICS CHECKLISTS
Navigate budgets, crew needs, locations, permits, and production details with practical checklists that make the process feel less overwhelming.
This chapter includes:
- Pre-production checklists
- Production logistics tracker
- Troubleshooting guide
After this chapter, you'll know what questions to ask before problems arise.
CHAPTER 4
PRO TIPS FOR STAYING ON TRACK
Stay aligned with your goals and course-correct when things shift - because no production goes exactly as planned.
This chapter includes:
- Reflection prompts
- Momentum maintenance strategies
- Pivot planning tools
After this chapter, you'll know how to keep moving forward without burning out.
CHAPTER 5
PROFESSIONAL TEMPLATES
Access ready-to-use templates for outreach, partnerships, sponsorships, and press so you know exactly what professional communication looks like in practice.
This chapter includes:
- Email templates
- Pitch frameworks
- Partnership outreach guides
After this chapter, you'll have reusable tools for every future project.
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HI! I'M YHÁ MOURHIA WRIGHT
I'm Yhá Mourhia Wright an NAACP Image Award-nominated filmmaker and producer with 18 years producing 20+ independent features (most under $100K). I've produced work for Amazon Prime Video, partnered with Netflix and Aspire TV, and mentored filmmakers through the Black TV & Film Collective. This blueprint is based on the systems I've used to deliver projects on time and on budget for nearly two decades.
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I felt very lost when I first contacted Yhá Mourhia and now I feel like I have the tools to carry out my vision. With her guidance I now have a better script, poster, proof of concept teaser in process, production schedule and access to investors. Thank you, Yhá Mourhia, for sharing your knowledge and expertise to help make my first feature film a success.
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As I approach 40, I share reflections from my work as a filmmaker and producer, along with honest insights about personal life, planning, production challenges, and real creative work in progress.
This space is for members to share, ask questions, and learn together.
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