Workshops
Film Columbus is dedicated to supporting our local crew and local filmmakers.
At Film Columbus, we are dedicated to supporting our local filmmaking community. That’s why we offer a range of workshops, often at low cost or for free, to provide valuable opportunities for both aspiring and experienced filmmakers and crew members. Join us throughout the year to enhance your skills, broaden your knowledge, and connect with fellow enthusiasts in the world of film and media. Explore our Workshops page to discover upcoming learning experiences tailored to your needs and interests.
Upcoming Workshops
SATURDAY, November 4
Acting Workshop with Isabella Blake-Thomas.
More info and an Eventbrite link to come. This workshop will be FREE.
PAST Workshops
September 29-October 1:
Crafting a Pitch That Hooks with Jenny Deller
Pitching your vision to funders and collaborators requires having an array of elements at the ready. In this hands-on weekend workshop, filmmaker and designer Jenny Deller will show you what you need in your toolkit and how to craft a powerful and professional pitch.
Learn the latest ideas helping writers, directors, and producers advance their projects, and get your pitch off to a great start this fall. The workshop is made up of three sessions, giving attendees a chance to work on their pitch between sessions. Each day will include a Q&A plus feedback or small group work. All levels are welcome. It is limited to 25 participants.
Session 1 – Friday, September 29, 4-6pm: The Pitch Deck – Jenny will walk you through 5 simple steps to help you pre-visualize and pitch your film, commercial, music video or series. See examples and learn basic concepts, tips and resources to design effective presentations.
Session 2 – Saturday, September 30, 2-5pm: The Logline & More – Even if you’re a visual thinker, a filmmaker’s written materials are indispensable tools of the trade. This session will help you sell your vision in decks, grant applications and emails.
Session 3 – Sunday, October 1, 2-5pm: The Live Pitch – Whether you’re competing in a pitch event or talking to someone at a party, there is an art to speaking about your project. This session will demystify how to communicate clearly and authentically and hopefully alleviate the jitters some of us get when presenting our projects.
AUGUST 5-6:
Master the Craft: The Ultimate PA Workshop
Join Film Columbus, CenCam, Gateway Film Center, and Greater Columbus Arts Council on Saturday & Sunday, August 5-6, for an intensive two-day workshop on being a Production Assistant.
Kenny Chaplin will be your instructor for a deep dive into what to expect when you become a PA.
With the continued growth of the film industry in Columbus and Ohio, Film Columbus wants aspiring film crew to be prepared. Almost every crew member in film starts as a PA. It’s where you learn safety protocols and how a film set is run and managed.
The workshop will unravel the questions regarding tax credits, positions within the various departments, what can be expected on any given work day, how crewmembers communicate, working with or being a part of the background performers (extras), how a script is broken down and scheduled, production paperwork, safety responsibilities, the organized labor groups, accounting, and finally finding work, interviews and film-friendly resumes.
• Pre-production & production
• Tax credits and why are they shooting here?
• The Director’s team overview
• Your first day – expectations personally/professionally
• Set protocol & etiquette
• Walkie-talkie etiquette and procedures
• Department entry-level positions
• Script Breakdown and scheduling
• Background performer processing & choreography
• Set safety
• Guilds, unions, and accounting
• Resume building, interview skills, job search
• Production paperwork overview – prep schedule, call sheets, production reports, DOOD, and more.
*** THIS EVENT WILL NOT BE RECORDED ***
