How-To-Multi-Hyphenate: From Whiteboard to Green Light
Northwest Film Forum workshops are on a sliding scale for payment–please pay the amount you are able to. Payment at the Sustainer level makes it possible for us to continue offering this kind of programming at the Forum, and helps keep making film education accessible!
Workshop Price: $200
Sustainer Price: $250
About
How-To-Multi-Hyphenate: From Whiteboard to Green Light
A Workshop Series
August 1-2, 2026 | 10:00am-4:00pm
Back by popular demand! This workshop series is designed for the next generation of filmmakers, those ready to build not just stories, but sustainable impact.
This 6-hour interactive experience helps filmmakers reframe above-the-line strategy with an authentic entrepreneurial vision.
Filmmakers walk away with: Tools to develop their authentic voice and build clarity into their creative vision, strategies for team-building, outside-the-box finance and distribution models built for sustainability, goal-setting, and a personalized blueprint to move ideas to execution.
We will have a break for lunch from 1:00pm-1:30pm. Sack lunches encouraged.
August 1: Emerging Filmmakers and Hobbyists
August 2: Established and Advanced Filmmakers
Workshop Price: $200
Sustainer Price: $250
Lisa Cordileone
Lisa Cordileone is an actor/writer/producer who founded Endwell Studio to tell stories sidelined by history. She’s currently developing her award-winning TV Proof of Concept, Committed, which premiered at Dances With Films (LA), NEWFEST (NYC), Bentonville Film Festival, Oscar-qualifying festivals Indy Shorts and OUT on Film, and more. She co-wrote and starred in Freelancers Anonymous (Amazon), produced and played the title character in Easy Abby (300M+ YouTube views/OTV/Philo), and her projects have screened at 65+ international film festivals. Lisa is a Second City Chicago alum and veteran audiobook narrator with more than 130 titles. Her work has been featured in The Hollywood Reporter, Variety, Buzzfeed, The Advocate, and more. Lisa is a member of SAG-AFTRA.
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Testimonials below or via this link
“…The way she breaks things down, I find it easier to know I can get the finished film produced. – Eve Black, Emerging Filmmaker, Minnesota Film Festival
“This workshop was inspiring in a realistic way.” – Shayna Hicks, UNC Wilmington
“What stands out most to me is her ability to translate industry knowledge into language that actors and emerging filmmakers can use as they enter the profession.” – Kai Swanson, Assistant Professor | Cinema & Television Arts, Co-Coordinator | Global Film & Cultures Minor, Elon University
“Would 100% recommend this workshop to any creative who is looking to take things to the next level! – Ren Caldwell, Actor/Writer/Director, Northwest Film Forum Seattle
“It is extremely detailed and in-depth, and the information is presented in an easily digestible way. The session is completely interactive, which, for
me, cements the ideas and concepts in a tangible way. Michael Ward, Actor/Producer, Chicago
“Lisa Cordileone is a force—supportive and assertive. She will empower you to advocate for yourself and your time as an artist. – Melanie Fox, Speech Coach & Speaker, NYC