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Film

Erik Martinez

FILM40 · FILM1 · 20 lifetime ratings

AI rating
86/100
RMP rating
4.2/5
Take again
75%
Difficulty
3.0

The decision

; online feels much harsher and less supportive.

Best fit · Effort For RewardInspirational mentorScreenplay format sticklerPassionate film proCaring feedback giverNitpicky online grader
  • In-person FILM40 is widely praised as inspiring and career-building for writers.
  • Online sections draw and .
  • Strong A grades are common if you follow prompts and nail screenplay format.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

68/100

Many earn As by doing the work and nailing format, but online nitpicking and creative challenge keep it from being free.

In and As for effort; online reviews more often call him a .

Is the course easy?

Beginner

62/100

Intro screenwriting is doable with resources he provides, though format rules and writing volume still demand focus.

Both formats cover FILM40 intro content; online difficulty ratings .

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

22/100

and FILM1 notes missing class tanks the grade.

Mandatory shows in both formats; .

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

78/100

Strong majority recommend him for passion and mentorship, with .

; online students more often say avoid or good luck.

Course guide

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Grading

Fair

58/100

In person fair and constructive; online often labeled tough on format and wording.

Format shift

; in person emphasize fairness and growth.

Workload

Moderate

48/100

Regular writing assignments, reading, discussions, and screenplay format work; not featherlight.

Format shift

Both formats expect real writing effort; summer online still needs careful format work.

Teaching experience

Excellent

88/100

Students rave about passion, mentorship, workshops, and .

Format shift

In-person teaching praise is dominant; online support and .

Assessment method

FocusOnAssignments

28/100

, and workshops more than high-stakes exams.

Format shift

FILM1 mentions midterm and final; FILM40 is assignment and workshop heavy across formats.

Luni fit check

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

16 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

In person he is repeatedly called one of the : passionate, encouraging, fair, and excellent for film majors and non-majors who do the work.

Main concern

and screenplay format plus reading load matter; slacking shows.

What students said

“Mr. Martinez has been one of the . Film major or not, he is the perfect mentor.”
FILM40
“He's one of the . !”
FILM40

Remote format

Online

4 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

Online FILM40 is polarizing: some praise passion and feedback, but several report nitpicky discussion rules, tough formatting grades, and unhelpful comments.

Main concern

Harsh nitpicking on wording and format plus can tank grades .

What students said

“Does not stick to what he says. Grades super hard on formatting, but doesn't format properly himself on the .”
FILM40
“Avoid if you can. If it's a requirement, good luck. The , however he is VERY nitpicky when it comes to words in your work.”
FILM40

Exam style

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Screenwriting is assignment-driven with format precision; FILM1 adds relatively approachable exams with .

Assignment heavyScreenplay format gradingFILM1 midterm and final with extra credit

Assessment risk

Standard

55/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

FILM40 emphasizes creative assignments and workshops; FILM1 has midterm, final, journals, and .

WorkshopsScreenplay assignmentsExtra credit on exams
“Gives and one journal in the second half.”
FILM1
“There are and a .”
FILM40

Online

Reviews focus on discussions and and format; exams are not clearly described.

Discussion postsFormat-sensitive grading
“You really have to put your biggest effort in your work and replies.”
FILM40

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“Mr. Martinez has been one of the . Film major or not, he is the perfect mentor.”

Voice snapshots generated from 20 reviews, highlighting . Credibility rating: High.

🎬 In-Person Mentorship

88/100

“ as a writer but also build you up as a person.”

⚠️ Online Nitpicking

35/100

“he is VERY nitpicky when it comes to words in your work. way or it doesn't count.”

📐 Format Matters

70/100

“FORMAT. SCREENPLAY FORMAT. DON'T MESS THAT UP ITS IMPORTANT.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • Amazing educator! !
  • He's one of the . !
  • Professor Martinez reminded me why I love screenwriting

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty and Grades

  • The class is easy as long as you do the work.
  • You will only do poorly if you're lazy or cheat.
  • Grades super hard on formatting

Theme 3

❤️ About Character

  • and he is extremely encouraging.
  • he is the perfect mentor
  • He goes above and beyond to help his students.

Data context

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Analysis sample

20

Recent reviews read by the AI

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Lifetime ratings

86/100

Evidence confidence

20 detailed reviews from 2014-2025 with consistent in-person praise and a .

Inside 20 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 515
4 out of 50
3 out of 51
2 out of 51
1 out of 53

Course coverage

FILM4017 reviews
FILM13 reviews

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

19 reported outcomes

A range

14

A+ 3 · A 11

B range

1

B 1

C range

1

C- 1

D range

2

D 2

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

1

Not sure yet 1