The San Antonio Film Commission would like to invite you to the San Antonio Film Forum, a series of educational and informational forums that will be held monthly, April - November, at the downtown Central Library located at 600 Soledad Street. The topics range from DV Filmmaking to Funding for Films to Acting in Films. The events are free and are held from 7-8:30 pm in the library’s auditorium located on the first floor. Parking is available for a small fee at the library. See our blog with info about upcoming and past forums including podcasts.
Thinking about signing up for a film class? Are you a high school or college student who wants to learn more about the programs and the instructors before signing up? Don’t miss the next San Antonio Film Forum on Tuesday, July 27th. Several local educators including (Antoinette Winstead, new cinema classes /Our Lady of the Lake University, Jorge Hernandez/ Brackenridge High School Media Productions and Donnie Meals, RTF/SAC and Konise Millender/North East School of the Arts) will be on hand to...
So you’ve always wanted to shoot a Western but think it would be too costly. Should you shelve the idea or stick to your guns? Don’t miss the next San Antonio Film Forum on Tuesday, August 24th. Come hear from filmmakers who have made their Western movie and will share what they’ve learned along the way. The topic is “Making a Hi-Quality low budget Western.” Join Scott Perry (Sixgun), Brett Mauser (Bass Reeves), Paul Tinder (The Long Ride Home) and Steve Schmidt (Palo Pinto Gold).
SA Film Forum: Making the Documentary, Sept 28 So you’ve decided your next film will be a documentary but you’re not sure you have the real story or how you're going to reach your audience. Get answers to these and other questions you might have at the next San Antonio Film Forum. It'll be held on Tuesday, September 28th. The topic is “Matter of Fact: Making the Documentary”. Come hear from three women filmmakers Laura Varela (As Long As I Remember: American Veteranos), Debra Sugerman (Broken,...
¿Habla español? So you want to make a movie for a Spanish-speaking audience? Don’t miss the next San Antonio Film Forum 2010 on Tuesday, June 22nd at the Downtown Central Library, presented entirely in Spanish. The topic is “Shooting Your Next Film in Spanish.” Come and hear from several filmmakers including Director Juan Carlos Hernandez of Eagle Eye Productions (Secuestrada), Director Ricardo Mendoza of Digital Work Studios (El Escape De Los Santos, Ash Wednesday: Capitulo Unus), Director A....
10 Things I Wish I Had Known Before I Made My First 48 Hour Movie
Getting your film into the Festival
Working with young actors.
Casting your next project.
Join us on Tuesday, July 22nd for our next forum, "Promoting Yourself in the Community". Filmmakers rely on the goodwill of many to get their projects done - come see how you can maximize support for your project.
Need to gear up for your next film? Don’t miss the next SA Film Forum: Grip Truck Round-Up on Tuesday, June 24th at the downtown Central Library. Come take a look at the sampling of inventory and support availabe to help you take your project to the next level.