Film Panels and Workshops

writing 101

This one hour workshop is designed to help aspiring writers learn more about structuring a script and engaging their audience.

film Production

About what it takes to produce a film. This is a one hour behind the scenes panel that takes a look at producing a project and what it takes to bring your idea to life.

Behind the Lens

Take your production to the next level with proper camera techniques. Learn from the best in this one hour workshop.

Ready, Set, Action!

Have you ever been interested in directing or producing your own production? Find out what it takes ithis one hour workshop.

Let’s go to School!

Learn about different film school options that don’t require you to travel too far! This one hour panel will also include a Q&A with the audience.

Theatre Arts Workshops

Show and Share

Join us for a lively Show & Share Workshop for Theatre Teachers, where creativity takes center stage and educators swap their favorite classroom gems. Each participant will briefly present a theatre game, lesson plan, class unit, or assignment that has worked well with their students, creating a treasure chest of practical ideas everyone can take back to their programs. Theatre educator Alicia Abelman will also lead a short session on engaging, attention-grabbing strategies that help keep students focused and energized in the rehearsal room and classroom. Expect a fun, collaborative atmosphere filled with new ideas, laughter, and a few “why didn’t I think of that?” moments.

Stage MANAGEMENT

Step behind the curtain and into the command center of any great production with this Stage Management Workshop designed for theatre teachers, stage managers, and anyone who loves turning creative chaos into smooth-running magic. This practical session explores the tools and habits that keep rehearsals efficient and productions organized, from creating rehearsal reports and prompt books to managing communication between directors, actors, and crew. Participants will learn simple systems for scheduling, tracking props and cues, and keeping everyone on the same page when the curtain rises. Whether you're running a full production or just looking for better ways to organize your classroom projects, this workshop will leave you with stage manager level strategies to keep everything moving like a perfectly timed scene change.

Stage Combat

Step into the world of safe, thrilling storytelling with this Stage Combat Workshop designed for theatre teachers, directors, and performers who want to bring action to the stage without risking real injury. Participants will learn the fundamentals of stage combat, including basic fight choreography, partner communication, and the safety techniques that make punches, slaps, and dramatic falls look convincing to an audience. The workshop will also explore how physical storytelling can heighten tension and character relationships within a scene. Whether you're staging a dramatic confrontation or adding a burst of action to a production, this session will equip you with practical tools to create exciting, believable moments while keeping performers safe.