2025 Festival Workshop Schedule
Sunday, October 19 | 10:00 AM - 2:45 PM
AMC Empire 25 Theaters, 234 W 42nd Street, Times Square
Join us for an inspiring day of workshops led by top universities and film programs from around the country. These sessions are designed to offer student filmmakers a behind-the-scenes look at college-level production programs, storytelling craft, and industry pathways.
All workshops will take place at the AMC Empire 25 Theaters, 234 W 42nd Street, in Times Square.
Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Use the schedule below to plan your day:
Southern Methodist University
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM | Theater 23
Description:
Workshop information & presenter details coming soon.
Navigating Film Festivals as an Emerging Filmmaker
Presented by Florida State University
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM | Theater 24
Description:
Breaking into the film festival circuit can feel overwhelming for new filmmakers, but it doesn't have to be. This practical and candid conversation brings together new filmmakers to demystify the festival process from submission to screening. Panelists will share insights on how to choose the right festivals for your work, what makes a submission stand out, and how to maximize your festival experience once you're in. Whether you're preparing your first short or launching your debut feature, this session will equip you with actionable advice and real-world strategies to help you build momentum, make meaningful connections, and amplify your voice in a crowded space.
Max Losson
Even though he’s the son of two of the best kneeboarders in the world, Max Losson never quite got his sea legs. Instead of being on the water, a young Max had more fun traveling with his parents to competitions and learning the life stories of all the people he met. Being on the road began his passion for storytelling and eventually landed him at the Florida State University College of Motion Picture Arts, where he discovered he was much more capable behind the camera than the boat. Now based in New York, he works as a cinematographer and photographer, always framing from the heart.
Max has photographed bands like The Violent Femmes and Charming Disaster, and his work has been featured in places like the Student Academy Awards and EnergaCamerimage.
Liv Andrade
Olivia Andrade, although small in stature, brings a large presence to her filmmaking. An alumni from Florida State University’s College of Motion Picture Arts film program, she currently lives in Brooklyn, New York pursuing her film career. An avid traveler, she spent her entire freshman year of college living abroad in Europe (Florence, Italy and Valencia, Spain). Her type-A personality and strong leadership skills often put her in the roles of Producing and 1st Assistant Directing.
Alex Taylor
INFO COMING SOON
Huntington University
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM | Theater 25
Description:
Workshop information & presenter details coming soon.
Where to Put the Camera: Designing Shots Through Subtext
Presented by Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD)
11:15 AM – 12:15 PM | Theater 23
Workshop Description:
High, low, close, wide, tracking, static, knowing how to shoot a scene first requires a bold perspective and understanding of what the scene actually is about. Writer, Director, and SCAD Associate Chair of Film & Television Quinlan Orear guides students on how to get to the heart of scenes in order to answer the fundamental question: "Where do you put the camera?"
Presented by:
Quinlan Orear - SCAD Associate Chair of Film & Television
Quinlan Orear is Associate Chair of Film & Television at SCAD Atlanta, and has been an independent filmmaker for over twenty years (beginning with a feature film that he wrote and directed as a teenager). His past films have screened at over 50 festivals worldwide.
Drexel University
11:15 AM – 12:15 PM | Theater 24
Description:
Workshop information & presenter details coming soon.
Hofstra University
11:15 AM – 12:15 PM | Theater 25
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Workshop information & presenter details coming soon.
Walnut Hill School for the Arts
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM | Theater 23
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Workshop information & presenter details coming soon.
Hollyland
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM | Theater 24
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Chapman University
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM | Theater 25
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Workshop information & presenter details coming soon.
Temple University
1:45 PM – 2:45 PM | Theater 23
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Workshop information & presenter details coming soon.
*OPEN SLOT*
1:45 PM – 2:45 PM | Theater 24
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Workshop information & presenter details coming soon.
*OPEN SLOT*
1:45 PM – 2:45 PM | Theater 25
Description:
Workshop information & presenter details coming soon.