From Real Life to the Screen
Join the Artist Foundry for a special workshop with Emmy Award winning local filmmaker Tony Vainuku. Some of the most powerful films come from real experiences, but turning those into cinematic stories takes intention, structure, and clarity of voice. In this workshop, Emmy Award–winning filmmaker Tony Vainuku will walk through his process of developing and […]
Grant Writing with Nicole Docta and Meghan Horner
Join the Artist Foundry for this informative workshop about Grant Writing with filmmaker Nicole Docta and the Utah Film Center’s Development Director Meghan Horner. We’ll explore grant writing from an organizational and filmmaker perspective. Come learn more about the process and get some tips and tricks for your next grant application! Discounts for Artist Foundry […]
The Art and Science of the Perfect Pitch
Do you have a film idea you’re ready to bring to life—but need the backing to make it happen? It all starts with a compelling pitch. In this immersive workshop, you’ll learn how to craft a compelling narrative, create a captivating presentation, and deliver both with confidence to create a memorable pitch that takes your […]
Directing Narrative Films with Kenny Riches
Finding your process as a director can be a journey. In this workshop, learn how local award-winning director, Kenny Riches, takes a film from idea to onscreen. We’ll explore the process of writing and directing a narrative feature film from pre-production to post-production, and beyond. We’ll dive into how to approach casting and locations as well as directing […]
Partner Event: Production Assistant Training Workshop
25% discount available for Artist Foundry members. See Member Portal for link. If you are new to the industry or if you need an on-set refresher, the Production Assistant Training Program is a great way to learn more about working on Utah film, television, and commercial sets. Hosted by Fade to Black Productions and developed […]
Utah Queer Film Festival Workshop – Queering the Filmmaking Process: An Intersectional Perspective
We will explore how to infuse queer perspectives and approaches into every stage of filmmaking. This workshop is designed for filmmakers of all backgrounds who are eager to understand and apply concepts of queerness and intersectionality to their creative projects. In this session, we’ll cover: Whether you’re a seasoned filmmaker or just starting out, this […]
Utah Queer Film Festival Workshop – Acting 101: Back to Kindergarten Recess
As kids, we were all actors by instinct: limitless imagination, Oscar-worthy commitment to our roles playing chef in the toy kitchen or mermaids in the kiddie pool or superhero on the school bus without a drop of self consciousness about how believable we are at being those things, just simply being them!! This workshop takes […]
The Business of Filmmaking Workshop: Preparing for Production
NOW 50% OFF – Use code AFBUSINESS at checkout! 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 […]
The Business of Filmmaking Workshop: Managing Your Budget
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 […]
The Business of Filmmaking Workshop: Establishing Your Business
NOW 50% OFF – Use code AFBUSINESS at checkout! Do you have a great script that you want to get on the screen? This workshop will help you start the process. Learn how to set up your own production company/LLC, break down your script, and start your budget. Attendees are encouraged to bring any materials for […]