Participants in the workshop will start by engaging with a foundational history lesson, exploring the concepts and applications of first, second, and third cinema. This historical context will then be used to help them develop their own personal film value system and philosophical framework—a primary outcome of this course.

This session offers an in-depth look at the independent film landscape, identifying the major organizations, funders, and key individuals driving the industry. Attendees will leave with a clearer understanding of where to secure financing and how to connect with essential resources and contacts at these institutions.

Participants will receive hands-on advising on their film packages, with one-on-one advising on loglines, treatments, artistic summaries and more.

Attendees will gain practical pitch training and master the essential responsibilities associated with each stage of filmmaking. They will leave the program equipped to market a film concept, manage a successful film festival run, and ultimately sell their movie.

Participants will hone in on their personal audience and lay the groundwork for securing partnerships during this session. Participants will finalize film concept, pitch and impact campaign for the final session, a public screening with industry professionals, leaders, funders and stakeholders

Our final class session brings together a panel of industry professionals, impact producers and filmmakers as students pitch their final projects in front of a live audience.