We’re thrilled to announce the very first year of BACK TO SET: Working Directors Intensive – a brand-new, in-person symposium from AWD open to the public!

This symposium is six months of AWD programming packed into one epic weekend with panels, workshops, masterclasses, and networking experiences designed to expand your skills, elevate your confidence, and set you up for success on set. All genders and experience levels are welcome!

You’ll learn directly from industry leaders in immersive sessions like:

• Pitching Yourself in the General 
• The Production Meeting, Unscripted
• The Story Inside The Frame
• Building Your Dream Team: Navigating Representation as a Director
• Scene to Screen: Blocking for Camera 
• Directing Performance: A Deep Dive

Plus panels from our partners at STARZ and our Icon Member lineup.

Guests include Alexis Ostrander, Halle Mariner, Hillary Bibicoff, Jen McGowan, Katie Zipkin-Leed, Lisa France, Quincie Li, Rachel Feldman, Rosemary Rodriguez…and more to be announced!

⚠️ AWD Members only: Check your member center under Community Partnerships or inbox for discount code!* (Please note, code cannot be combined with other offers. Only one discount code valid per pass).

More exciting guests and programming announcements will roll out in the coming weeks – but tickets are live now and space is limited. Don’t miss your chance to be part of AWD history.

Ticket sales and workshop submissions are non-refundable.

PARKING: The parking garage is located at 1133 S Olive Street Los Angeles, CA 90015. BTS attendees special rate: $15/day.

We encourage ride-sharing!

Accessible parking available. Please reach out to Kylie Eaton kylie@allianceofwomendirectors.org to request.