Professional Development & WORKSHOPS

When an unlikely duo discovers a pattern of illegal sterilizations in women’s prisons, they wage a near impossible battle against the Department of Corrections.

Featuring a Q&A moderated by Host and Lead Programmer of Black, Bold & Brilliant Aja Washington, and the film’s director, Erika Cohn.

Dive into the cutting-edge world of Gen AI video technology, explore its groundbreaking impact on the industry, and experience hands-on sessions with top AI platforms.

This workshop will focus on paths for funding nonfiction projects including best practices for writing grants and crowdfunding, the DPA’s waterfall guidelines, equity investments, and how to create a budget. There will also be time for direct support on individual projects.

In this workshop, filmmakers will learn about the processes and tasks during pre-production that will make your project a success, from finalizing your budget to getting insurance to hiring crew to scheduling shoots to working with departments.