Special Events

Wednesday July 31, 2024, 7pm-9pm
Instructor:
Cornelius Moore
Cost:
$10, free for Scribe members (email inquiry@scribe.org to register)
Are you a first-time filmmaker thinking of how to get your film distributed? Cornelius Moore, long time Co-Director of California Newsreel, will present information on navigating the distribution... read more
Saturday, August 10, 7:00PM-9:00PM
Instructor:
Luchina Fusher
Cost:
$10, free for Scribe members (email inquiry@scribe.org to register)
Emmy-nominated filmmaker Luchina Fisher, a former journalist, will share the art and craft of the interview, while discussing the difference in approaches between journalism and documentary. The... read more
6 Sessions – Mondays, August 12, 19, 26, September 9, 16, 23 @ 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Instructor:
Ryan Saunders
Cost:
$135, $100 Scribe member
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
6 Sessions – August 13, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22
Instructor:
Lowell Boston
Cost:
$40, $25 Scribe members
Join us for a hands-on workshop exploring different manual and digital animation techniques: stop motion using cut paper, drawings and mixed media as well as digital animation applications for... read more
4 Sessions - Tuesdays, August 13, 20, 27 & September 3 @ 7:00PM-9:00PM
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
4 Sessions – Thursdays, August 15, 22, 29 & September 5 @ 7:00PM-9:00PM
Instructor:
Gabriel Coffey
Cost:
$150, $100 Scribe members
This workshop will focus on the fundamental principles of animation for video. Students will become familiar with the Adobe After Effects interface, animation terminology, and exporting practices for... read more
2 Sessions – September 4, 11 @ 7:00PM-9:00PM
Instructor:
Valerie Keller
Cost:
$60, $45 for Scribe members, free for Precious Places participants
What’s a filmmaker to do when they have a lot of footage but not a lot of time (or money) to edit? Paper edits. Paper edits allow you to visualize and “read” your work before you invest time with an... read more
6 Sessions – Wednesdays, September 7, 14, 21, 28, October 5, 12 @ 7:00PM-9:00PM
Instructor:
Harold Batista
Cost:
TBD
This 6 week “how-to” workshop covers all major aspects of film and video production and supports participants in the completion of short non-fictions projects. Bring your individual project ideas and... read more
2 Sessions – September 12, 19 @ 7:00PM-9:00PM
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
Tuesday, September 17, 7:00PM-9:00PM
Instructor:
BlackStar Staff
Cost:
$12, free for Scribe Members (email inquiry@scribe.org) to register
What is the work required to get your film noticed by a film festival? How do you create a festival plan as part of the exhibition and distribution strategy for your film? In an open dialogue with a... read more
2 Sessions – Wednesdays, September 18, 25 @ 7:00PM-9:00PM
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
Friday, September 27, 7:00PM-9:00PM
Instructor:
Ted Passon
Cost:
$10, free for Scribe members (email inquiry@scribe.org to register)
Ted Passon is the virtuoso of the episodic documentary. With his filmmaking partners Yoni Brook and Nicole Salazar, they created the mega-award winning eight-part PBS series Philly DA. He currently... read more