Live Filmmaking Special FX Workshop

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About the event

Join us the evening of Monday, 12/29 for a truly weird and wacky Austin arts workshop! This is a live studio filmmaking demonstration centered on special effects techniques in action-horror filmmaking. Visitors will be invited to observe and ask questions while a movie crew creates action shots live on camera. This workshop will feature action-horror genre elements including zombies, fake blood, and fake limb dismemberment. All stunts will be performed by trained stunt performers. Guest speakers will include Luis Gutierrez, Artistic Director of ProyectoTEATRO. 

Accomodations/Considerations

Water, light refreshments, and seating will be available. Spanish translation services available with advance notice in RSVP. Families are welcome, but parents discretion advised. This will be an R-Rated movie!

Topics to be Discussed:

-Motion Control Robotics & Cameras

-Indie Filmmaking in TX

-Stunt Coordination

-Depicted Violence Special FX & Blood

-Custom Makeup & Prosthetics

Doors: 6:00pm

Workshop begins: 6:30pm

Event ends: 8:30pm

Special Extended time slots available for those wanting to come earlier. Extended Guests will be able to see more filming setups and a special appearance from Ruby Dickulous, local Austin drag performer!

Film Industry Lab & Mentorship Society is an Austin 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to providing mentorship, resources, and educational opportunities for aspiring filmmakers. Our mission is to cultivate the next generation of creative professionals by fostering innovation, inclusivity, and excellence in the film industry. For more, visit www.filmsworkshop.org

This project is supported in part by the City of Austin Economic Development Department.