SeaDoc Presents: Craft and Collaboration [In-Person Only]
All events are in-person at Northwest Film Forum - 1515 12th Ave Seattle, WA 98122
Friday, June 13th @ 5:30pm - 8:30pm PDT
Saturday, June 14th @ 10:00am - 5:30pm PDT
Friday, June 13th @ 5:30pm - 8:30pm PDT
Saturday, June 14th @ 10:00am - 5:30pm PDT
Tickets from $71.21
About
Join us for the third edition of Craft & Collaboration, a two-day gathering of documentary filmmakers, artists, and enthusiasts, featuring award-winning talent, intimate conversations, and hands-on learning.
We’re kicking things off Friday night with a screening of the Oscar-nominated film Ascension, followed by a reception with special guests including the film’s director Jessica Kingdon.
On Saturday, dive into a full day of workshops, panels, and connection with some of the most exciting voices in nonfiction film, including:
- 🎥 Jon Kasbe (When Lambs Become Lions)
- 🎥 Shana Hagan, ASC (Pray Away, The Queen of Versailles)
- 🎥 Rocky Collins (Summer of Soul, Youth V. Gov)
- 🎥 Carole Tomko (former exec @ Vulcan Productions)
- 🎥 Stan Shields (Associate Director, Festival Programming @ SIFF)
- 🎥 Jessica Kingdon (Ascension)
- 🎥 Jared McGilliard (Director, Gold & Greed)
Whether you’re a seasoned filmmaker, an emerging storyteller, or simply passionate about documentary, Craft & Collaboration is a chance to learn, share, and build lasting connections.
🎟 Tickets include:
• Friday film screening + reception
• Full-day Saturday program (panels, breakout sessions, networking)
• Light breakfast & lunch on Saturday
• Discounted rate for students (inquire for discount code)
Let’s shape the future of documentary—together.
Scholarships Available!
We’re committed to making this event accessible and inclusive. Scholarships are available to help reduce barriers to participation. We welcome applications from anyone who needs financial assistance, especially individuals from underrepresented communities.
To apply, please email info@seattledocumentary.org and tell us how would this scholarship support your career.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Friday June 13:
- Community Mixer
- Screening: Oscar-nominated Ascension (2021), directed by Jessica Kingdon
Saturday June 14:
Panel + Q&A:
- Getting Cameras into Hard Rooms — ft. Jessica Kingdon, Shana Hagan, Jon Kasbe, and Gilda Sheppard
- Documentary Case Study: Netflix’s Gold and Greed with Director Jared McGilliard
- AI in Documentary: Tips & Ethics — ft. Rocky Collins, Jon Kasbe, Tani Ikeda, and Liz Perlman
- You’ve Finished Your Film, Now What? — ft. Ryan Ann Davis, Tracy Rector, and Carole Tomko
- Shana Hagan: A Life in Documentary Film — ft. Shana Hagan
Informal Gathering After the Event
Even after the event officially ends, chances are we’ll continue the conversation at a nearby bar or restaurant! In past years, SeaDoc members, attendees, and even speakers have spontaneously gathered for an informal hangout, and it’s likely to happen again. While this isn’t an official part of the event, we want to give everyone a heads-up so you can plan accordingly. We’d love to have you join us!
♿ Click for Accessibility Info ♿
Ticketing, concessions, cinemas, restrooms, and our public edit lab are located on Northwest Film Forum’s ground floor, which is wheelchair accessible. All doors in Northwest Film Forum are non-motorized, and may require staff assistance to open. Our upstairs workshop room is not wheelchair accessible.
We have a limited number of assistive listening devices available for programs hosted in our larger theater, Cinema 1. These devices are maintained by the Technical Director, and can be requested at the ticketing and concessions counter. Also available at the front desk is a Sensory Kit you can borrow, which includes a Communication Card, noise-reducing headphones, and fidget toys.
The Forum does NOT have assistive devices for the visually impaired, and is not (yet) a scent-free venue. Our commitment to increasing access for our audiences is ongoing, and we welcome all public input on the subject!
If you have additional specific questions about accessibility at our venue, please contact our Director of Exhibition at cole@nwfilmforum.org. Our phone number (206-329-2629) is voicemail-only, but we check it often.
Made possible due to a grant from Seattle Office of Arts & Culture, in partnership with Sensory Access, our Sensory Access document presents a visual and descriptive walk-through of the NWFF space. View it in advance of attending an in-person event at bit.ly/nwffsocialnarrativepdf, in order to prepare yourself for the experience.
⚠️ Covid-19 Policies ⚠️
Northwest Film Forum values being a COVID-safer space for the filmmakers and film lovers who need us to be. From the moment we reopened to the public in September 2021, we required masks. Due to economic pressure, however, a new mask policy took effect on September 20, 2024.
We will continue to require masks at select showtimes – Thursday nights and Saturday and Sunday matinees – but the majority of screenings will now be “masks strongly encouraged.” Please note additional details here, and be sure to read each calendar event thoroughly for policy differences.