Office Hours with Interim Executive Director Kylie Eaton
As part of our ongoing commitment to transparency, accessibility, and community connection, Interim Executive Director Kylie Eaton holds weekly virtual office hours every Friday from 1-2pm PT / 4-5pm ET, exclusively for AWD Directing and Ally Members.
Please note: There will not be Office Hours this Friday, July 4th. For other weeks, use the Zoom link on the calendar page.
Works in Progress at Canon Burbank
AWD Directing Members are invited to a Works in Progress event at Canon Studio in Burbank on July 9th from 3-5p PT.
This is a great opportunity to network and learn as we offer constructive feedback to fellow members on their directing reels. AWD Directing Members can submit their reels HERE.
We’re also celebrating the relaunch of our camera loan partnership with Canon so join us for food, drinks and camaraderie!
And if you’re in Postproduction on a short, feature pilot, etc and would love some professional peer feedback click HERE to submit for an upcoming WIP event.
Journey to Success with Entertainment Designer Gentry Akens
AWD Directing and Ally Members are invited to join AWD South for a Journey to Success virtual interview with Gentry Akens on July 10th at 4p PT / 7p ET.
Gentry’s experience with Disney, Universal, Nickelodeon, and Hasbro gives him unique insight into how directors can work with large corporations, develop intellectual properties, and expand their creative work beyond traditional filmmaking. Learn how to collaborate with production designers to create immersive, compelling worlds. Hear strategies for working within budget constraints, maximizing set design, and finding creative solutions to production challenges.
RSVP via the calendar page.
From Script to Screen: Clearance Essentials for Filmmakers
AWD welcomes entertainment attorney Alexa Whiteside for an in-depth legal workshop with AWD Directing members on July 16th @ 4p PT / 7p ET. From script to screen, ensuring a clean chain of rights and paperwork underlying your production is a critical component for the distribution of a film. In this session, Alexa will review foundational legal considerations that ensure a smooth delivery to your distribution partners. The session will be followed by an open Q+A where members can get real-time guidance on common legal pitfalls. Bring your questions and leave empowered.
RSVP via the calendar page.