Workshops & Events
Learn from local industry professionals in workshops that cover every aspect of media-making, from introductory to advanced courses.
Upcoming Workshops & Events
Past Workshops
Northwest Film Forum offers workshops on a rotating basis. Below are some our past or recurring workshops; please put in a request if you would like one to be back on rotation.
JUST MISSED 'EM!
- Jan. 29 | RG Pro – Intro to Producing for Film and Media (Winter 2023)
- Feb. 4 | CFFS 2023 – Cakecraft with Cris (Winter 2023)
- Feb. 5 | CFFS 2023 – Cameraless Film Workshop: Digging Up Surprises (Winter 2023)
- Feb. 5 | RG Pro – Intro to Camera Operation and Technique (Winter 2023)
- Feb. 6 | Filmmaking Fundamentals: Narrative | Production (Winter 2023)
- Feb. 6 | Filmmaking Fundamentals: Post-Production (Winter 2023)
- Feb. 11 & 12 | Sounds Good: Intro to Sound and Audio Techniques
- Feb. 11 | CFFS 2023 – Exploring Shadow Puppetry
- Feb. 19 | RG Pro – Looks Good: Lighting Techniques and Mock Film Set (Winter 2023)
- Feb. 26 | CFFS 2023 – Cameraless Film Workshop: Digging Up Surprises
- Feb. 26 | RG Pro – Intro to Editing in Adobe Premiere Pro (Winter 2023)
- Mar. 5 | RG Pro – Intro to Motion Graphics in Adobe After Effects (Winter 2023)
- Mar. 5 | 16mm Film Tic Tac Toe: Performance, Collaboration, Play
- Mar. 12 | RG Pro – Livestreaming and Virtual Productions (Winter 2023)
FALL 2022
- Oct. 1 & 2 | Intro to Producing for Film and Media (Fall 2022)
- Oct. 8 & 9 | Intro to Camera Operation and Technique (Fall 2022)
- Oct. 15 & 16 | Sounds Good: Intro to Sound and Audio Techniques (Fall 2022)
- Oct. 17 – Dec. 20 | Filmmaking Fundamentals: Narrative | Production (Fall 2022) w/ Vee Hua
- Oct. 22 | Monsters, Movies and Crafts, Oh My!
- Oct. 22 & 23 | Looks Good: Lighting Techniques and Mock Film Set (Fall 2022)
SUMMER 2022
- ACTION! Narrative Apprentice Program
- Reel Queer Youth – Summer Camp
- Youth Summer Camp – Community Storytelling
- Youth Summer Camp – Imagination Animation Session 1
- Youth Summer Camp – Imagination Animation Session 2
- Youth Summer Camp – Magical Character Creation
- Youth Summer Camp – Making the Impossible: Special Effects
- Filmmaking Fundamentals: Post-Production (Summer 2022)
SPRING 2022
WINTER 2022
- Filmmaking Fundamentals: Narrative w/ Vivian Hua (Winter 2022)
- RG PRO: Intro to Producing for Film and Media (Winter 2022)
- RG PRO: Intro to Camera Operation and Technique (Winter 2022)
- RG PRO: Sounds Good – Intro to Sound (Winter 2022)
- RG PRO: Looks Good – Intro to Lighting and Mock Film Set (Winter 2022)
- RG PRO: Intro to Editing with Adobe Premiere Pro (Winter 2022)
- RG PRO: Intro to Motion Graphics with Adobe After Effects (Winter 2022)
- RG PRO: Intro to Livestreaming and Virtual Productions (Winter 2022)
- CFFS 2022: An Exploration of Shadow Puppetry [In-Person] Workshop
- CFFS 2022: Ink & Tape: An All Ages Cameraless Film Workshop
- CFFS 2022: How to Make a Documentary: From Soup to Nuts w/ Sally Rubin
- CFFS 2022: Creative Storytelling with Sockz Theatre
- Cadence 2022: Animated Video Poetry w/ Neely Gondiosky
SUMMER 2021
- Phytography on Film with Karel Doing
- Development Toolkit – Developing Your Script with Lindy West (August, 2021)
- Development Toolkit – Demystifying Representation Agents, Managers, and More from Jen Au (August, 2021)
- Development Toolkit – Developing Your Fundraising Plan with Jenessa West (August, 2021)
- Development Toolkit – Production Legal Tips with Matthew Dresden (August, 2021)
- Virtual Summer Camp – Reel Queer Youth (August, 2021)
- Summer Camp – Making the Impossible: Special Effects – (Ages 11-14) August 9-13, 2021
- Summer Camp – Imagine, Design, Build – (Ages 11-14) August 16-20, 2021
- Experimental Cyanotypes on 16mm Film: A Deeper Dive (July, 2021)
- Production Toolkits – Effective Prep Techniques & Set Etiquette with Tony Becerra (DGA)
- Production Toolkits – Techniques for Editing & Soliciting Feedback with Celia Beasley
- Production Toolkits – Pulling Your Team Together with Wes Hurley
- Production Toolkits – Advice on Working with Actors from Megan Griffiths
SPRING 2020
WINTER 2020
Visual Albums & Music Videos on a Guerrilla Budget with Danny Denial
Communal Coffee with Claire Buss & Justin Jeffers
Running a Green Production with Mischa Jakupcak
- Editing Workflows in Premiere
- After Effects Essentials
- Lighting for Film and Media
- Camera Operation and Techniques
- Sounds Good
- Producing for Film and Media
- Script and Storyboard
FALL 2019
Local Sightings 2019: Working w/ Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming Talent
Local Sightings 2019: Direct Cameraless Animation
Local Sightings 2019: Local Lens and Film Funding at Washington Filmworks
Local Sightings 2019: BTS Stories w/ Bao Tran
Local Sightings 2019: S.O.S.! Understanding EPKs, DCPs & More
Local Sightings 2019: Producers Symposium: Marketing Your Movie Starts Yesterday
Local Sightings 2019: Intro to Unity–Virtual Production and Game Engines
Local Sightings 2019: Life is But a Dream
Filmmaking Fundamentals: Narrative
Beginning Editing with Adobe Premiere Pro CC
Camera Operation and Techniques
Cameraless Filmmaking: Photograms and Ray-o-grams
Scriptwriting and Storyboarding
Craft Lecture with Mike Plante
Beginning Editing with Adobe Premiere
Just Shoot It: Short Filmmaking in Seattle with Megan Leonard
SPRING 2019
Pre-production
- Fundamentals of Film Casting
- Open Script Read
- Breaking Down a Script for Producers, Writers and Directors
- Comedy Sketch Writing
Production
- Documentary Filmmaker Production: Coaching & Structure to Get Your Movie Made!
- Recording Audio For Film
- DSLR Videography
- Cine Lenses for DSLR Cinematography
Post Production
- Beginning Editing with Final Cut Pro
- Beginning Editing with Adobe Premiere CC
- ByDesign 2019 – Text & After Effects
- Smooth Moves: Transitions and Effects in Premiere Pro
Full Processes
Discussions
Youth
WINTER 2019
Pre-production
Production
- DSLR Filmmaking
- Creative Producing In the Independent Age
- Intro to Lighting for Film
- Cine Lenses for DSLR Cinematography
- Documentary Filmmaker Production: Coaching & Structure to Get Your Movie Made!
Post Production
Full Processes
Discussions
- What’s Media Got to Do with It? Understanding Representation
- Communal Coffee 2019 Visioning and Mixer
- SAG-AFTRA Indie Contracts
Youth
FALL 2018
SUMMER 2018
SPRING 2018
Pre-Production
Production
Post Production
Full Processes
- Filmmaking Fundamentals: Narrative
- Filmmaking Fundamentals: Documentary
- The HIJACK Experience at Velocity Dance Center
Discussions
WINTER 2018
Production
- Intro to Lighting for Film
- Recording Audio For Film
- Working with the Sony A7s
- Intro to PA Work & Set Etiquette
- Intro to Motion – Ronin Certification
Post Production
Discussions
- Understanding Submissions for Shorts Fests
- Inside “Our Town: A New Media Theatrical Experience”
- Communal Coffee with Jeff Unay
Youth
Looking for youth workshops?
During Children’s Film Festival Seattle and throughout the year, young students can participate in a range of hands-on workshops.
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What if I need to cancel?
We are happy that you’ve signed up for a workshop. In case your plans change, here is our Cancellation and Refund Policy:
- 100% refund if we receive your cancellation notice via email at least (10) business days before the first day of the program.
- 50% refund if we receive your cancellation notice via email at least (5) business days before the first day of the program.
- Refunds can take up to (30) business days to process and transfer.
Enrollment Requirements:
Workshops specifically must meet the minimum enrollment requirement to launch (minimum enrollment varies). Students will be notified in advance if there is limited enrollment for a workshop.
If a workshop does not meet the minimum enrollment requirement, it will be canceled or rescheduled. Participants can receive a full credit for the amount of the workshp or a full refund.
Workshop payments may only be applied for the single workshop that you have registered to attend. You may re-take a workshop for an additional registration fee. Meaning, once you have attended a workshop (whether paid or unpaid), you cannot re-take the same workshop for free.
Media Usage:
Northwest Film Forum and affiliates may take photos or film during workshops and events to use on its website or in other marketing materials. If you do not wish to be photographed or filmed, please email education@nwfilmforum.org prior to attending the workshop.
Email education (at) nwfilmforum.org with questions relating to workshop cancellation.