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Oct. 26 – Workshop “From Concept to Screen: Essential Steps for Aspiring Film Producers”

October 26 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Kara Ford

Unlock Your Filmmaking Potential!

Workshop: “From Concept to Screen: Essential Steps for Aspiring Film Producers” ✨

How to Produce your No/Low-Budget Film book coverUnlock your filmmaking potential in this 90-minute workshop led by Kara Ford, Founder of BohoChick Productions, and the Reel Sisters of the Diaspora Film Festival. Based on her book, “How to Produce Your No/Low-Budget Film: A Simple Guide to Making a Great Film on a Shoestring Budget,” this hands-on session will cover:

What a producer does, what goes into selecting a project, creative financing, who to secure as your team and when, production planning, problem-solving, and more!

Why Join?

  • Practical exercises to develop your own film project
  • Network with like-minded filmmakers
  • Walk away with real-world skills to launch your career!

Who Should Attend? Aspiring producers and indie filmmakers looking to gain practical skills.

Special Offer: The first 5 people to sign up will receive a free copy of Kara’s book!

Register now—limited seats available! Start your journey to the big screen today!

 

About Kara Ford

Film producer Kara Ford has built a diverse career in independent filmmaking, producing short films, feature-length projects, and TV series. Her production credits include the festival-winning Life’s Passing Me By, and the acclaimed web series Producing Juliet with Ward Picture Company. As a producer at Black Noise Media, she worked on the award-winning short film The Trade and the BRIC TV series Soul Kings. Kara also directed the short film Heads or Tails, which aired nationwide, and developed safety protocols for indie filmmakers during the pandemic.

A member of New York Women in Film & Television (NYWIFT), Kara has hosted screenings and co-hosted awards shows for the Reel Sisters of the Diaspora Film Festival. She has also advised the ActNow Foundation, and served as Arts and Culture Editor and Acting Editor-in-Chief for BlackandBrownNews.com.

Her first book, “How to Produce Your No/Low-Budget Film,” shares valuable insights on filmmaking, film production, and navigating the indie film industry, making it an essential read for aspiring producers and filmmakers.

Details

Date:
October 26
Time:
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Event Category:
Website:
https://reelsisters.org/event/oct-26-workshop/

Organizer

Reel Sisters of the Diaspora
Phone
212-865-2982
Email
reelsisters@yahoo.com
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Venue

MAYSLES Documentary Center – Harlem, NY
343 Lenox Avenue/Malcolm X Boulevard
NEW YORK, NY 10027 United States
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Phone
(646) 853-1296
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