Fast Films Workshops by The Shoot Out™ Boulder

All workshops are set up to inspire current and potential filmmakers to make a fast film while teaching them the methodology of successful short-form storytelling, lighting, directing, and in-camera editing. Special emphasis will be paid to The Shoot Out's official format and requirements. These workshop are a great way to help filmmakers find their vision, learn problem solving skills, and meet new friends. Workshop participants are asked to bring story ideas, friends, and personal video cameras. Several cameras will be available during the course. The cost for all workshops are free with a suggested donation of $20 per team. All participants must RSVP prior to the events. No walks-ins will be accepted.

Workshop at a glance details:

17 & Under Workshop – Hosted by The Shoot Out Boulder and Mapleton Early College High School What: Pre-Shoot Out workshop, Fast Films at Mapleton Early College
When: Saturday, September 27, 2008 at 10am - 4pm
Where: Mapleton Early College High School (601 East 64th Avenue, Denver, CO)
Program: Open to Mapleton School District students - fast film tech
Instructors: Key team members of the last two years' “Best Film” winners; Michael Conti, Executive Director
What to bring: Story ideas, friends, personal video cameras. Several cameras will be available during the course.
Cost: Free ($20 suggested donation per team)
Registration: www.theshootoutboulder.com, call 303-449-1515, or email:michael@theshootoutboulder.com.

17 & Under Workshop – Hosted by The Shoot Out Boulder and Looking Glass Arts What: Pre-Shoot Out workshop, Fast Films at New Vista High
When: Saturday, October 4, 2008 at 10am - 4pm
Where: New Vista High Schooll (20th & Baseline, Boulder, CO)
Program: Open to Mapleton School District students - fast film techniques
Instructors: Josh Shayne, NYU Film School Graduate; former participants; Michael Conti, Executive Director
What to bring: Story ideas, friends, personal video cameras. Several cameras will be available during the course.
Cost: Free ($20 suggested donation per team)
Registration: www.theshootoutboulder.com, call 303-440-0790, or email:rebecca@lookingglassarts.org

18 & Over Workshop – Hosted by The Shoot Out Boulder and Post Modern Company What: Pre-Shoot Out workshop, Fast Films at Post Modern.
When: Saturday, September 27, 2008 at 10am - 4pm
Where: Post Modern Company (2734 Walnut St, Denver, CO)
Program: Fast Film techniques
Instructors: Brad Stabio, filmmaker, winner in 2005 and 2007 and Michael Conti, Executive Director
What to bring: Story ideas, friends, personal video cameras. Several cameras will be available during the course.
Cost: Free ($20 suggested donation per team)
Registration: www.theshootoutboulder.com, call 303-449-1515, or email:michael@theshootoutboulder.com.

18 & Over Workshop – Hosted by The Shoot Out Boulder and Boulder Digital Arts What: Pre-Shoot Out workshop, Fast Films at Boulder Digital Arts
When: Saturday, September 27, 2008 at 10am - 4pm
Where: Boulder Digital Arts (2510 47th Street, Suite 202, Boulder, CO)
Program: Fast Film techniques
Instructors: Patrick Sheridan & Kenneth Waji, filmmakers/previous top 10 winners; Michael Conti, Exec. Dir.
What to bring: Story ideas, friends, personal video cameras. Several cameras will be available during the course.
Cost: Free ($20 suggested donation per team)
Registration: www.theshootoutboulder.com, call 303-449-1515, or email:michael@theshootoutboulder.com.