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Wednesday, April 18th, 2018 from 7pm- 9pm

This month we’re taking a look at screenwriting in general and how to grow as a screenwriter, and how to grow as a filmmaker who works with them. At the event we’ll discuss questions like:

• “What advice do you give to people who are frustrated over the quality of their work when they first start out?”
• “Is the screenwriting process different for writers vs writer/directors? Any tips for writer/directors?”
• “What is your advice for working with a writing partner?”

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***SPECIAL LOCATION*** Wednesday, March 21st, 2018 from 7pm- 9pm

This month’s topic is social media and marketing! Filmmaking is a tough business, and a big part of your success is how you market yourselves not only to your audience, but to your peers as well. Our panel of experts will help you maximize social media and answer your questions on marketing and personal brands. 

As a bonus, this month’s Filmmaker Fusion will be in a private theater in the Harkins 101! We’ll be putting a big focus on networking this month, so we’ll be devoting a big chunk of our time to let you meet and talk with other filmmakers. Movies are a team sport, the more people you know, the better your chances are of bringing your vision to life!

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Wednesday, February 21st, 2018 from 7pm- 9pm

This month we’re offering up a special Filmmaker Fusion in honor of Black History Month and some amazing Arizona Filmmakers. Our Black Filmmakers Roundtable will feature guest host Cassandra Nicholson and some incredibly talented panelists. At the event we’ll discuss questions like:

• “Can you talk about your experiences or struggles as a black filmmaker in AZ?”
• “How do we keep diversities in stories and on sets trending in the right direction?”
• “Do you feel like you have to fight to be seen as more than a “black filmmaker?”

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Wednesday, December 20th, 2017 from 7pm- 9pm

“Getting Props” will feature local experts discussing their tips for all things related to props in film. Find out answers to questions like:

• “What’s the best way to use props to tell a story?”
• “What kind of DIY tips do you have for making props in low budget films?”
• “What are some skills and techniques necessary for prop builders or prop masters?”

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Wednesday, November 15th, 2017 from 7pm- 9pm

“Getting Going” will feature local experts discussing their tips for first time filmmakers, people who are dealing with smaller film crews, and the DIY side of things. Find out answers to questions like:

• “How can small film crews teach me more about filmmaking?”
• “What are your favorite DIY hacks?”
• “How did you approach growing as a filmmaker when you were getting started?”

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