Essentials of Filmmaking: Production is a seven‑week pilot workshop series. This series will focus on a hands‑on introduction to the craft, creativity, and collaborative spirit of filmmaking. Designed for emerging filmmakers ready to take their first real step into the world of visual storytelling, this course blends practical instruction with the grassroots, community‑centered ethos at the heart of Cascadia Media Lab.

Participants move through the full filmmaking pipeline — from idea to final cut — while learning the essential skills that shape compelling, authentic stories. Each week builds on the last, combining workshops, guided exercises, and small‑crew production labs that mirror real‑world creative environments. By the end, the cohort will have created a short project together that reflects their voice, their vision, and the region they call home.

Projected Workshop Schedule:

• March 3rd, 2026 - Loglines and Screenwriting

• March 10th, 2026 - Advanced Camera Techniques

• March 17th, 2026 - Advanced Lighting Techniques

• March 24th, 2026 - Advanced Sound Techniques

• March 31st, 2026 - Casting

• April 7th, 2026 - Rehearsal

• April 11th, 2026 - Production Day (Filming)

• April 14th, 2026 - Footage Review & Next Steps