Meet the Artist: Brittanie Goldsby (Beyond the Mix)
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. The documentary highlights the world of music creation from the intimate studio moments to live performances. We will use the […]
The Business of Filmmaking Workshop: Preparing for Production
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 […]
Utah Filmmaker Showcase: Local Documentary Shorts
The Artist Foundry presents a special evening of short documentary films by local filmmakers. These films take unique approaches to nonfiction filmmaking and tell profound stories about memory, identity, and reclamation. Following the screening, there will be a moderated Q&A with the filmmakers. Films include: On Healing Land, Birds Perch Directed by Naja Pham Lockwood Behind one of […]
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 […]
Artist Foundry Members Only December Mixer
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. These monthly meetups are a chance to share project updates, swap industry insights, find your next collaborator, explore new ideas, or […]
Utah Filmmaker Showcase: There Was, There Was Not
Featuring a post-film panel with the film’s director, Emily Mkrtichian, and Associate Professor of Humanities and International Studies at Salt Lake Community College, Claire Adams. THERE WAS, THERE WAS NOT follows four women living in the Republic of Artsakh, an unrecognized country reckoning with the aftermath of one war while on the precipice of another. […]
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 […]
Artist Foundry Members Only November Mixer
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. These monthly meetups are a chance to share project updates, swap industry insights, find your next collaborator, explore new ideas, or […]
Artist Foundry Members Only October Mixer
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 a brief presentation and info session about our Fiscal Sponsorship program with Manager of the program, […]
Self-Distribution & Marketing Panel
This panel will explore self-distribution as a key strategy for filmmakers seeking to maintain creative control over their films and how to build the marketing budget and campaign that makes self-distribution a success. Featuring expert filmmakers, distributors, and strategists including acclaimed filmmakers, Dr. Jenny Mackenzie and Sohrab Mirmont, EVP of Global Theatrical Distribution at Angel Studios, […]