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.

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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.