Special Events

2 Sessions – Wednesdays, March 20 and 27, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Instructor:
Hébert Peck
Cost:
$50, $35 Scribe members
Prepare for your upcoming production by learning organizational strategies for breaking down your script or treatment into an achievable shooting schedule that takes into account all the details of... read more
6 Sessions – March 28, April 4, 11, 25 & May 2nd, 9, 7:00PM-9:00PM (last session on Zoom)
Instructor:
Sloan Seale
Cost:
$120, $95 Scribe members
In this workshop, participants will study the fundamentals of narrative screenwriting, focusing on finding story ideas, character development, story structure, what makes strong film-writing, and... read more
Wednesday, April 3, 7:00 PM-9:00PM
Instructor:
Damien McDuffie
Cost:
$10, free for Scribe members (email inquiry@scribe.org to register)
This Spring, Scribe presents three media makers affiliated with MIT’s Open Documentary Lab who are developing immersive storytelling techniques through AR. Damien is a creative technologist, digital... read more
27 Sessions – April 9, 13, 16, 20, 23, 27, 30, May 4, 7, 11, 14, 18, 21, 25, 28, June 1, 4, 8, 11,15, 18, 22, 25, 29, Jul 2, 6, 9, 13 Tuesdays 7:00 - 9:00 PM and Saturdays 3:00 - 6:00 PM
Instructor:
Lunise Cerin and Charlie Raboteau
Cost:
$275, $225 Scribe members
This semester-long “how-to” workshop covers all major aspects of film and video production and supports participants in the completion of short projects. Bring your individual project ideas and get... read more
Saturday, April 13, 1:00 PM-3:00PM
Instructor:
Sam Pollard
Cost:
$10, free for Scribe members (email inquiry@scribe.org to register)
This special learning session will cover the proper way to conduct an interview. This will include planning (pre-interviews and "scripting"), technical set-up (lighting, camera direction, microphone... read more
Wednesday, April 24 1:00 - 3:00 PM
Instructor:
Rashin Farandej
Cost:
$10, free for Scribe members (email inquiry@scribe.org to register)
This Spring, Scribe hosts presentations with  three new media artists/creative technologists  affiliated with MIT’s Open Documentary Lab. They offer models for how new media platforms like AR can be... read more
Saturday, April 27 1:00 - 3:00 PM
Instructor:
Halsey Burgund
Cost:
$10, free for Scribe members (email inquiry@scribe.org to register)
This Spring, Scribe presents three media makers affiliated with MIT’s Open Documentary Lab who are developing immersive storytelling techniques through AR. Halsey Burgund is a new media artist and... read more
6 Sessions – May 6, 13, 20 & June 3, 10, 24 @ 7PM-9PM
Instructor:
Ryan Saunders
Cost:
$135, $100 Scribe members
Need to learn how to edit videos with Adobe Premiere Pro? Then the Intro to Adobe Premiere Pro Workshop is for you. In addition to covering basic and essential concepts such as project set-up,... read more
Wednesday, May 8 @ 7PM-9PM
Instructor:
Elissa Freeden
Cost:
$25, $20 Scribe member
Learn the basics of the Digital Audio Workspace "Adobe Audition". This sound editing workshop will cover the fundamentals of using Audition, offering hands-on opportunities for recording and post... read more
2 Sessions – May 9 & 16 @ 7PM-9PM
Instructor:
Karen Turner
Cost:
$25, $20 Scribe member
Public Service Announcements (PSAs) aim to raise awareness, provide information and sometimes change attitudes about social issues, various activities, and more. In this workshop you’ll learn how to... read more
Saturday, May 11 @ 1PM-3PM
Instructor:
Tracy Heather Strain
Cost:
$10, free for Scribe members (email inquiry@scribe.org to register)
In this special learning session learn how to weave facts into film. Tracy will guide participants through the life cycle of a documentary from research to storytelling, while honoring accuracy and... read more
3 Sessions – May 11, 18 & 25 @ 1PM-3PM
Instructor:
Henry Adebonojo
Cost:
$150, $100 Scribe members
Cinematographer Henry Adebenojo guides workshop participants in the operation of a 16mm film camera (Éclair) including essential gear, light meters, changing bags and lenses. Participants will shoot... read more
Saturday, May 18, 1PM-3PM
Instructor:
Haile Gerima
Cost:
$10, free for Scribe members (email inquiry@scribe.org to register)
A masterclass with celebrated documentarian and professor of film studies Haile Gerima.
Tuesday, May 22, 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Instructor:
Charlie Raboteau
Cost:
$25, $20 Scribe member
In this 2 hour workshop participants will get familiar with the basic operations of a Mac computer by learning how to navigate the Mac OS operating system. Each participant will have access to a... read more
Thursday, May 23 @ 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Instructor:
Cathy Carapella
Cost:
$25, $20 Scribe member
Need help clearing Audiovisual and music rights for your next film? In this two session workshop Media Licensing expert, Cathy Carapella, will walk participants through her practical guide to... read more
Thursday, June 6 @ 7PM-9PM
Instructor:
Cost:
Free
Precious Places Community History Project Premiere Since 2003, Scribe Video Center’s Precious Places Community History project has facilitated the production of 118short documentaries about the... read more
3 Sessions – June 10, 17 & 24
Instructor:
Charles Hardy
Cost:
$75, $60 for Scribe members
This workshop will provide participants a broad-based introduction to oral history practice, including project design, interview preparation and question lists, ethics and law, and interviewing... read more
Saturday, June 15 @ 1PM-3PM
Instructor:
Cost:
Free
Want to get your independent film project funded? Want to make your application stand out in the crowd? Want to know if the story you are crafting hits the mark? Join us for a conversation and Q&... read more
2 Sessions – June 20 & 27 @ 7PM-9PM
Instructor:
Carlton Jones
Cost:
$50, $35 Scribe members
Through hands-on exercises, participants will learn how to operate Scribe’s video cameras and lights. Participants will learn how to utilize available and practical light in addition to how to set-up... read more
2 Sessions – June 29 & July 10 Saturday 1:00 - 3:00 PM & Wednesday 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Instructor:
Dan Papa
Cost:
$75, $50 Scribe members
Filming with a camera-equipped quadcopter drone isn’t difficult. Participants will learn basic drone safety, operations and how to best use drone video for storytelling. The workshop's second session... read more