Actors -- show us the type of role you'd love to play! Bring your best 40-60 sec monologue excerpt* to present Live before a panel (led by CD Beverly Holloway - IMDb), who will provide practical feedback in the room. Fellow actors and producers/directors scouting talent for future projects are welcome to come, take notes, and network afterward. The showcase will go in order of sign-ups, for as long as the session time allows. Monologue sign-up sheets will be available near registration on Monday, August 10th.
* Monologue content must be appropriate for all audiences, as all ages are welcome in the class. You may write something original or choose/modify existing Film/TV material. Please time a test-run beforehand to ensure you are not exceeding the minute mark; thanks!

Marketing a movie is one step in the promotional process. Along with discussing some standard marketing principles to reach our audiences, we will also explore the need to create an intersection with these audiences. We don’t just market a movie, but a higher Biblical principle of building a community of ambassadors for the movies we make. We’ll unpack and discuss that thought.

In this discussion, we'll take the technical tools in our cinematography tool box (exposure, optics, composition, movement, color, lighting, etc.) and translate them to reveal their expressive storytelling potential. This paradigm shift will propel us beyond the technical and empower us to use these tools creatively to "speak", "move", and "perform" over the arc of a story in ways that directors and actors can engage and interact with during a performance. Whether a beginner or an advanced filmmaker, there is something in this workshop that can be immediately used to add depth and nuance to your visual storytelling.

Finding the right project that connects with studios, distributors and audiences

New to the film world? Come get a complete overview of the filmmaking process from script to screen. While covering the basics and outlining the process, Stacie will also share some priceless lessons that she has learned over the years and some insider "secrets" to running a smooth film shoot with your friends. You will learn what you need to get started; the 5 stages of every film - Development, Pre-production, Production, Post Production, Distribution; and run through a mock film shoot to learn how to make a set flow smoothly

As a Sound Designer, you work with the Director to take what was shot and edited to take the story to the next level. We’ll walk through the process from video edit through final delivery masters. There are principles and processes that need to be followed in order to end up with a great product. We’ll walk through how to approach any project methodically and how to work in layers — using the time most effectively.

In this workshop, Andrew and Hannah Bartlett (Bartlett Idea Co.) will take you on a behind-the-scenes look at a recent project they produced for the Riverside County Sheriff's Department (with a car chase, helicopters, SWAT team and more)! They will break down lessons learned from the failures and successes of producing a film in the "indie filmmaking capital of the world," including the process on how they got the client, built a team, planned the project, dealt with problem-solving and more!

If you're new to acting and aren't sure what steps to take to launch your career, this workshop is for you. From training to auditions, headshots and resumes to representation and social media, Jonathan Wessel will cover everything you need to know to start down the path to a successful acting career.

It would be funny if it wasn’t so frustrating. You’re lighting a scene, and something just isn’t working. You add another light, and the problem gets worse. You start turning lights off one by one, and it just doesn’t look right. 10 minutes later, the 1st AD comes to you and asks, “We’ve got 5 minutes left in your projected setup time; are we on target for the final rehearsal?” 45 minutes later, it’s lunch, you’ve started over twice, and you still don’t like the results but have to shoot anyway to make the day. Been there? What if you knew what the lighting would look like before a single light came off the truck? You can. You must. In this session, we will discuss an approach to lighting that greatly reduces problems, enhances on-set communication, and creatively empowers the G&E team. Whether you are a beginner or a veteran filmmaker, this session will provide practical tools to help you avoid, identify, and fix lighting problems.

A practical guide on how to be strategic with budgets, talent, locations, special effects, crew and more.

From preparation, auditioning, and landing the job, to set etiquette and more, this workshop will help set you up for a long career and working relationships with crew and cast. We'll walkthrough the Actor/Director dialogue and the connection of the artists to bring to life the story, creating the ultimate vision that plays out on screen.

So you are interested in animation and want to know just how does one go about creating an animated film? We break down our most recent animated film and share a behind the scenes look at what it actually takes to bring an idea from imagination to screen. AANNDD we just might share a peek at some of our first animated film attempts!

The film is finished shooting. What happens after the cameras stop rolling and where do you start? We’ll walk through how to prepare for success from the start with raw footage and sound from set. Then, we’ll walk through the editorial process and finishing in color and sound. Aside from the technical specifics, we’ll also cover budgeting, timelines and post-production management.