Workshops
Hands-on learning in editing, cinematography, and storytelling.
Our workshops are designed for emerging filmmakers, artists, students, and curious beginners who want to learn by doing. Each session combines practical instruction with guided exercises, group discussion, and time to experiment with real creative tools and techniques.
Whether you are developing your first short film, learning how to shape a stronger visual story, or trying to make your phone footage look slightly less like evidence in a cryptid investigation, our workshops offer a supportive place to practice and grow.
Upcoming Workshops
- Editing for Emotion with Mara Ellison — Learn how pacing, rhythm, silence, and shot order can change the emotional impact of a scene.
- Cinematography Basics with Julian Reyes — Explore framing, camera movement, lighting, and composition using accessible equipment and natural light.
- Storytelling for Short Films with Nina Patel — Develop character, conflict, and structure for short-form visual storytelling.
- Sound Design on a Budget with Theo Marshall — Practice recording, layering, and editing sound to create atmosphere, tension, and texture.
Workshop Details
- When: Saturdays, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
- Where: Media Lab Studio
- Cost: Sliding scale, $10–$35
- Experience Level: Beginner to intermediate
- Materials: Basic equipment provided
What You Will Learn
- How to plan a short film from concept to final cut
- How to use lighting and framing to support mood and meaning
- How editing choices affect pacing, clarity, and emotional tone
- How to record cleaner audio and build simple soundscapes
- How to give and receive constructive creative feedback
Who Should Attend?
These workshops are open to anyone interested in film, video, storytelling, or visual media. You do not need professional equipment or previous experience to join. Bring your curiosity, your questions, and any project idea you have been quietly avoiding in the notes app since 2021.
Participants are encouraged to bring a laptop, camera, phone, notebook, or any creative materials they like to work with. Some sessions may include small group exercises, scene planning, or short editing challenges.
Workshop Takeaways
By the end of each session, participants will leave with practical skills, creative exercises, and next steps for continuing their projects independently. Workshop attendees may also be invited to share completed work at future community screenings or collaboration events.
