Overcoming Writer’s Block with Marcel Stewart

Friday November 22 | 10:30AM - 2:30PM

Writing is vulnerable. Writing is messy. Writing is challenging. Writing is exciting. Writing is rewarding. Writing is…

So often, we start a piece of writing that may be left unfinished and undone. Life gets in the way. Work gets in the way. Our inability to see where the story goes blocks us. How do we overcome this?

In this 4-hour workshop, participants will bring a piece of writing (novel, essay, play, film, speech, song, poem, etc.) that was started but never completed. Through exercises, prompts, and brief discussions, writers from any discipline will leave with a renewed sense of purpose, ready to dive back into their unfinished works.

Advocating for Yourself with Jess Clement

Saturday, November 23 | 10:00AM-12:00PM

Film and TV can be a challenging environment to navigate, especially for newcomers. Jess will draw on years of experiences as an actor for an informal chat about coping with the pressures and stresses of being an actor on set, how to take care of yourself while being vulnerable, and how to stay grounded and safe so you do your best work. Bring your questions and your coffee mug to learn everything about advocating for yourself in the world of film and tv.

Drag Make-Up with Hexe Noire and Bae B. Butcher

Saturday, November 23 | 1:00PM-5:00PM

Back by popular demand! Sashay into the fierce, often glamorous, and always fabulous world of drag queens and kings. Join local artists Hexe Noire and Bae B. Butcher for an afternoon of drag makeup extravaganza. Come learn the basics of drag queen or king makeup, from blocking brows, applying lashes, and adding the sparkle to make the whole fantasy come alive. No makeup experience needed! This event is open to all genders, to anyone who wants to give drag makeup a try for the day or to learn some new skills that can be utilized to experiment at home.

Please bring the following items to the workshop: Primer, Foundation, Concealer, Contour, Setting Powder, Blush, Highlighter, Eyeshadow, Black Liquid/Pen/Gel Eyeliner, Mascara, White Liquid/Pen/Gel Eyeliner, Lipliner, Lipstick, Setting Spray, Makeup Brushes, Sponge

If accessing these items are a barrier please contact maddie@industrypresents.com

Let’s Make a Podcast with Gary Joseph & Thru the Red Door

Sunday November 24 | 11:00AM-3:00PM

This hands-on workshop empowers participants to create their own video podcast from concept to delivery. They will learn how to plan, set up, shoot, and live switch a professional-quality podcast. Through expert guidance, participants will explore pre-production essentials like storyboarding and gear preparation, followed by the technical aspects of camera operation, lighting, sound, and live switching between multiple camera angles. By the end of the day, they will have produced and delivered a full video podcast, ready for sharing with the world.

This workshop is perfect for beginners looking to gain practical experience in video podcasting! Free pizza and wings for lunch! Fun for all ages!