Filmmaker Workshops

The online crowdsourcing model has become an overnight phenomenon but how does it work? What are the benefits? What are the risks? Our panel looks to answer all of these critical questions.

Good legal counseling is tough to find. You won’t want to miss our friends from the Washington Area Lawyers for the Arts (WALA) break down contracts, permits, and how to best protect yourself (and your films) legally.

Distribution can often be a difficult and nebulous part of filmmaking but breathe easy — this event will take you through the process step-by-step.

EMERGING FILMMAKER TRACK

9:00am – “What’s a Kickstart?”
The online crowdsourcing model has become an overnight phenomenon but how does it work? What are the benefits? What are the risks? Our panel looks to answer all of these critical questions.

11:00am – Reading the Fine Print
Good legal counseling is tough to find. You won’t want to miss our friends from the Washington Area Lawyers for the Arts (WALA) break down contracts, permits, and how to best protect yourself (and your films) legally.

1:00pm – I Made a Film!…Now What?
Distribution can often be a difficult and nebulous part of filmmaking but breathe easy — this event will take you through the process step-by-step.

3:00pm – What Festival Directors Really Think
Meet festival directors from events around the country for an open Q&A on how most festivals are run – and what you can do to make the most of your festival circuit.

First impressions are everything, right? Learn from our team of experts how to attract, engage, and hook an audience with your film’s trailer.

People often say that decisions made in the cutting room, more than any other department, can make or break your film. Our panel of editors offer their thoughts and experiences on how to best maximize the coverage you have.

Award winning sound designer Kelley Baker talks through simple tactics to make your sound spectacular — even on a microbudget.

It may not be the most fun part of the filmmaking process, but budgeting is certainly one of the most important. Find out how to best keep your film affordable without having to compromise your vision.

Check out all the workshops for one low price!