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Aspiring filmmakers are invited to take part in these live virtual documentary filmmaking workshops and festival. Registration is required for these events.
The filmmaking workshops will discuss how to write a compelling personal two-minute documentary film and demonstrate the technology needed for videoing and editing a documentary. James Moriarty, co-owner and producer of Moriarty Media, will teach the technical aspects of filmmaking with special guests, who will contribute their expertise in filmmaking and film festival judging.
Workshop participants will be invited to make a documentary that is two minutes long and submit it for the session on July 24, a juried screening of the films created. The winner of the best two-minute documentary will receive a digital camera from Roberts Camera. All participants who complete a two-minute documentary for judging will receive an expert critique of their film and a ticket to the 2022 Indy Film Fest.
Session 1: Saturday, July 10, 2pm–4pm EDT
HOW TO WRITE A TWO-MINUTE DOCUMENTARY FILM AND WHO IS GOING TO SEE IT?
Featuring special guests: Jim Simmons, Emmy-winning documentary producer and former Series Producer for WFYI's "Across Indiana" and Dan Moore, Board of Directors of the Indy Film Fest
Session 2: Saturday, July 17, 2pm–4pm EDT
HOW TO SHOOT MY TWO-MINUTE DOCUMENTARY ON A SMARTPHONE AND EDIT IT ON A COMPUTER
Featuring special guests: Imoto Harney, Producer and Director of Photography from Captain Crazy Productions, and Nathan Bechtold, President of the Indiana Filmmakers Network
Session 3: Saturday, July 24, 2pm–4pm EDT
TWO-MINUTE DOCUMENTARY FILM FESTIVAL AND WINNER Q&A
Featuring special guest: Meredith Reinker, Partner at Roberts Camera
This is a live virtual event. Registration is required. If you are interested in attending multiple sessions, please be sure to submit a separate registration for each event. Login information, a program/curriculum, and a list of the tools, software, and supplies needed for the workshop will be emailed to registrants prior to the event.
The 2021 Carmel Film Forum is sponsored by The City of Carmel, Moriarty Media LLC, Carmel Clay Public Library, Digital Media Lab, Indy Film Fest, Indiana Film Network, Captain Crazy Productions, A Cat With Gloves LLC, and Roberts Camera.
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