Thursday, August 28

Idea Generation: A Writer's Workshop

ALL AGES

Unlock your voice in a dynamic 2.5-hour writing workshop. All levels welcome! Techniques & methods to get your writing practice going!

By Sarah Webster Fabio Center for Social Justice

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Location

Oakstop

1721 Broadway #suit #201 Oakland, CA 94612

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About this event

Event lasts 2 hours 30 minutes
ALL AGES
Free venue parking

Making your Short Film Idea Personal: An Idea Generation Workshop

How do I come up with good, impactful ideas for a short film? Many short film ideas, while well-intentioned, may come across as redundant, and tend to borrow from old or previously successful concepts that have already been used. But great films are made from stories that are original, unique, and intensely personal, the story that no one else can tell. This workshop leads you through first uncovering your personal themes, and then how you can use your personal theme to infuse your work with specificity, originality, and emotional impact.

Through a series of brainstorming exercises, author Rae Shaw uses techniques from her recent book The Short to help new and old writers, reap the benefits of telling their personal stories.

Frequently asked questions

Can you say more about Rae Shaw?

She's an interdisciplinary media artist & educator who creates innovative & provocative narratives across multiple disciplines, including visual media, fiction/nonfiction, performance, & poetry. Her projects have explored & investigated issues of diversity, sexuality, disparity, & connection.

Has Rae's work been honored?

Her award-winning films have been screened at prestigious film festivals, including the Slamdance Film Festival, Reel Sisters of the Diaspora Film Festival, & London's BFM International Film Festival, as well as international & independent showcases such as Toronto’s Pleasure Dome.

What can you say about her scripts?

Shaw turned to sharing her storytelling skills by teaching filmmaking & screenwriting across various genres, mediums, and platforms. Her scripts have received honors from notable screenwriting competitions, such as the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' Nicholl Fellowship.

Organized by

Sarah Webster Fabio Center for Social Justice

Our programming is unapologetic about being African-American. We promote heroes that are our neighbors. SWFCenter shines its light on the acts of ordinary people, while we illuminate the boldness of resistance, resilience, and anticipation that has been central to the survival of Black folks - past, present, and future! SWFCenter operates as a transdisciplinary, service-driven, community-based, youth-concerned, free-flowing, nonprofit seeking social justice through the arts and community connectedness. Our purpose is to create opportunity!

FreeAug 28 · 6:30 PM PDT