SAG-AFTRA Chicago Short Film Series

Are you ready to learn how to create your own content?? This is the event for you!  This is a 6-week series that will take you from writing to shooting to editing a short film, and everything in between.

The class is limited to 25 SAG-AFTRA Chicago members in good standing, who will be split into teams to work together on producing a short film.  Attendance at every class is mandatory, so only register if you are able to make it to the scheduled classes.  All classes (except post production) will be held on Monday nights from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm, (dinner served at 5:30 pm) with the post production class being held on a Saturday from 10 am - 2 pm.  Each week will include speakers who are experts in the topic of the day, to help you to be successful in your short film producing journey.

The agenda for each week is as follows:
 

Week 1- September 18: Screenwriting

Week 2 - September 25: Tech night - learning about camera, sound, lighting, directing

Week 3 - October 2: Learning about SAG-AFTRA paperwork and other legal issues.

Week 4 - October 9: Hiring cast and crew, creating character breakdown, etc.

Week 5: Shoot your film!

Week 6: October 28: Post production

If you have any questions, do not hesitate to reach out to Kathy.Byrne@sagaftra.org.

RSVP: Reservations are required. Please complete the form below to RSVP; you must be logged in to RSVP. 

This event is only open to paid-up SAG-AFTRA members in good standing (paid thru Oct. 31, 2023, or in compliance with the May 2023 dues relief extension). No guests are allowed. Parents/guardians of performers under 18 years old are welcome.

ADA requests may be included on your RSVP form below. Please note that ADA requests must be received 72 business hours before the start of the event.