panels and Workshops
November 5-7, 2026
Welcome to a three-day event of panels, workshops and question and answers headed by industry professionals. Keep checking this page for more information as it is made available.
Film Panels and Workshops
writing 101
From Fade in to fade out
This one hour workshop is designed to help aspiring writers learn more about structuring a script and engaging their audience.
film Production
From script to screen
Have you always wondered what it takes to produce a film? This one hour panel gives you a look behind the scenes for what it takes to bring a project to life.
Behind the Lens
A look into cinematography
Take your production to the next level with proper camera techniques. Learn from two of the industries leading Cinematographers, Brandon Cox and Darren Genet in this one hour workshop.
Ready, Set, Action!
The Directors Chair
Have you ever been interested in directing or producing your own production? Find out what it takes in this one hour workshop with Directors Daniel Katzman and Darren Grant.
Let’s go to School!
Congrats! You’re accepted!
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
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.
