In this 1.5-hour workshop\, we&rsquo\;ll e xplore what defines a short film\, why they are a crucial part of the film industry\, and how they serve as a powerful storytelling medium. We&rsquo \;ll break down the key components of the process of bringing an idea to l ife on screen. The presenter will share insights from her own filmmaking j ourney\, introduce her upcoming short film project\, and open the floor fo r a Q&\;A session. Whether you&rsquo\;re an aspiring filmmaker or just curious about the craft\, this workshop will give you the tools and inspir ation to start your own cinematic journey! \; \;
\nS amantha Villarroel is a SoFlo writer/producer with a passion to t ell latinx matriarchy stories that deserve to be told. She has participate d in Sundance 2020\, WOCunite mentorship program under Ted Zizik's (BUNK'D )\, The Latinx Writer's Initiative\, and TV Structure Eric Kaplan (Big Ban g Theory) and Jeff Howard (Haunting of Hill House) to name a few. By day\, she works as a Production Coordinator/Producer with credits in NBCUnivers al\, Apple+\, and Comedy Central. \; By night\, she writes comedy sket ches\, plays for local theatres\, attends musicals\, and supports women&rs quo\;s rights. In 2022\, she was named writer finalist for NBC's 4th annua l Monologue Slam. In 2024\, she placed as a writer finalist for Art Prevai ls Project &ldquo\; Of House and Home&rdquo\;\, directed the world premier e of &ldquo\;As I Eat The World&rdquo\; by Luis Herrera at FAU TheatreLab and was awarded a scholarship to Cynthia Knight&rsquo\;s writing course. C urrently\, Samantha is a creative fellow for Soho House under the Creative Futures Collective. Additionally\, Samantha&rsquo\;s over the moon to be awarded her first artist grant for her short &ldquo\;We Are All Mad Here&r dquo\;. \;
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