One-Day / Weekend Workshops

Northwest Film Forum classes and workshops are designed to instruct filmmakers on both the mechanical skills required in current filmmaking technology and the artistic application of tools to explore the critical and emotional range of the cinematic experience. Classes and workshops are taught by working artists: filmmakers, writers, producers and editors.

Explore filmmaking by doing it. We do not want you to make a commitment you are uncomfortable with; we offer a wide range of classes and workshops that can be taken at whatever pace you prefer. Whether you are new to the art and plan to plunge into filmmaking as a career or you have purchased your own equipment and wish to drop in on a few certifications to learn more, our classes are for you. NWFF's curriculum offers a complete education in nearly all aspects of filmmaking. Multi-session classes meet weekly and offer in-depth, hands-on experience with filmmaking tools, while one-day workshops offer both insightful lectures and practical techniques on current filmmaking topics.

 

Whisper in My Ear: How sharing secrets in moving pictures and sound can open a world of possibilities

Visiting Filmmaker!

Whisper in My Ear: How sharing secrets in moving pictures and sound can open a world of possibilities 
Saturday, April 3, 12–3pm 
Instructor: Naomi Uman 
Tuition: $10/WigglyWorld members, $12/general 
Max Attendance: 12
 
Sit in the dark and pretend you are alone, think of things that you have never been able to tell someone or anyone, take out a tape recorder or a video camera and imagine that it is a friend or confidant, and begin to talk about things which you have kept hidden. We will begin in this workshop to look at things which are ordinarily hidden, and to discuss the value of bringing them to light and sharing them with others. Come prepared to open. 

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Master Class with Sterlin Harjo

Visiting Filmmaker!

Master Class with Sterlin Harjo
Saturday, April 17, 12–3pm 
Instructor: Sterlin Harjo 
Tuition: $10/WigglyWorld members, $12/general
Max Attendance: 30
 
Filmmaker Sterlin Harjo is a member of the Seminole and Creek nations who has produced two features and three shorts about contemporary Native American life. Join this three time Sundance Film Festival award winner in a discussion about making cinema reflecting everyday people, home and rural life. Influenced by John Cassavetes, Sterlin will discuss the technique in using small crews, non actors and creatively free filmmaking environments. Harjo will screen segments from some of his films including Goodnight Irene, Four Sheets to the Wind, and Barking Water to open dialogue about film approaches and insights into his process as an independent filmmaker. 

Register for Master Class with Sterlin Harjo
 

See Sterlin Harjo's Barking Water at Northwest Film Forum

 

Visualization of Personal Imagery with Barbara Hammer

Visiting Filmmaker!

Visualization of Personal Imagery with Barbara Hammer
Saturday, April 24, 1–4pm 
Instructor: Barbara Hammer 
Tuition: $20/WigglyWorld members, $25/general 
Max Attendance: 12
 
This workshop is for all artists of any medium, including text and sound.  A personally developed visualization process using relaxation techniques will release images in the body of the participant.  Diagrams, drawings, words and colors will become a "life-size" script score that will be shared. Being in touch with the body and personal imagery is important to me in every film I've made Collaborations of art projects may result from the process.  All are welcome! It's fun!!

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See a program of Barbara Hammer's work at Northwest Film Forum