Professional Development & WORKSHOPS

Join us on the first Thursday of each month to mix and mingle in the Artist Commons! This is an exclusive gathering for Artist Foundry members to connect with our incredible community of filmmakers.

This month’s mixer will feature an opportunity to have professional headshots taken by local photographer, Cat Palmer.

Now it is time to put together the detailed budget–to help with financing or to get pre-production going! It doesn’t matter if you have a $5k budget or a $5m budget, the process is still the same. In this workshop, we will take a look at a few funding options, payroll and accounting setup, and let’s not forget about insurance! We’ll also discuss options for the Utah Motion Picture Incentive Fund.

An in-person craft-focused conversation with the director of the film, Beyond the Mix, Brittanie Goldsby. We will explore the themes of the film including the art of sound design, mixing, and production within music and film.

Join us for the world premiere of Zulian Pretzel, written and directed by Harold Bohorquez and a work-in-progress screening of Anastasis, written and directed by Josie Maye Hurtley, both projects that were pitched at the Artist Foundry Pitch Competition.

The Artist Foundry presents a special evening of short documentary films by local filmmakers and a moderated Q&A. These films take unique approaches to nonfiction filmmaking and tell profound stories about memory, identity, and reclamation.

Join us for an open house celebrating our talented and inspiring community of local filmmakers and creators. And get to know the Artist Foundry! Tour the updated coworking space, learn about membership options, and mingle with fellow filmmakers. Help us call in a creative, vibrant, and expansive 2026 for our incredible community of filmmakers, creators, and artists!

Your project is greenlit – congratulations! In this workshop, learn the next steps from finalizing your script and the production budget to hiring your crew and cast. We will also talk about location scouting, getting estimates from equipment vendors, and setting up union and crew contracts. We will also talk about how to organize your project using file sharing tools. These discussions will help ensure that you have a strong infrastructure to make your project a success.

Join us on the first Thursday of each month to mix and mingle with other Artist Foundry members in the Artist Commons! This month’s mixer will feature an introduction to our free Production Consultation service with local PGA Producer, Marcie Gibboney.

This workshop will explore strategies and techniques for directing narrative projects. Local director and co-founder of The Davey Foundation, Kenny Riches will share his directing wisdom and guide participants through the process of exploring their own directorial visions.

The Artist Foundry presents a special evening of short films by Black, Indigenous, and POC Utah filmmakers and a moderated Q&A

Join us on the first Thursday of each month to share project updates, swap industry insights, find your next collaborator, explore new ideas, or simply get to know the Artist Foundry member community better.

It all starts with a compelling pitch. In this immersive Pitch Workshop, you’ll learn how to craft a powerful, memorable pitch and deliver it with confidence. Led by industry experts, this session will guide you through the essentials of pitching.

The Artist Foundry presents a special evening of short films by gender expansive Utah filmmakers and a moderated Q&A

Join us on the first Thursday of each month to share project updates, swap industry insights, find your next collaborator, explore new ideas, or simply get to know the Artist Foundry member community better.

Join us on the first Thursday of each month to share project updates, swap industry insights, find your next collaborator, explore new ideas, or simply get to know the Artist Foundry member community better.

Get ready for the 3rd Annual Artist Foundry Pitch Competition! On May 29th, a selected group of filmmakers will take the stage to pitch their projects to a panel of industry professionals—and get real-time feedback in front of a live audience. This event promises a fun and energetic night for everyone.