Conversations with Award-Winning Filmmakers
Thursdays, June 6 – June 27 | ZOOM
This winter, in one of our most successful webinar series ever, we talked with and celebrated WMM filmmakers who were nominated for documentary Academy Awards. This Summer we will continue the conversation with a series of immersive masterclass webinars delving into the professional journeys of four award-winning, critically acclaimed directors and producers, all of whom are members of the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences: Nancy Schwartzman, Susan Margolin, Christine Turner, and Lisa Cortés.
We are thrilled to have them join us to discuss their paths to sustainability and mastery in our ever-changing industry. We’ll discuss transitioning from directing to producing, shorts to features, one-off documentaries to series, and working with public television, cable broadcasters, and streamers. Wherever you are in your calling as a producer and/or director, this webinar offers a rare opportunity to glean insights from these women’s celebrated careers. Join us as we explore their compelling journeys that have inspired, provoked, and ignited change.
By purchasing a ticket to the series you will have access to the four sessions below:
June 6: Nancy Schwartzman – From Independent One-Offs to Series
June 13: Susan Margolin – That Producer-Director Synergy
June 20: Christine Turner – Short or Longform – It’s the Story that Counts
June 27: Lisa Cortés – Producing & Directing
Sign up for the series and get four sessions for the price of three! If you are a WMM filmmaker or a member of one of our partner organizations, the discount is even greater (be sure to insert the discount code before checkout)!
**If you are a WMM filmmaker or member of one of our partner organizations and do not have the promo code reach out to [email protected].
Sessions in this Webinar Series:
From Independent One-Offs to Series
w/ Nancy Schwartzman
Thursday, June 6, 2024 | 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm EST | Zoom
Multi-award-winning director and producer Nancy Schwartzman’s journey from creating acclaimed independent documentaries to making a mark in the world of streamers and series.
That Producer-Director Synergy
w/ Susan Margolin
Thursday, June 13, 2024 | 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm EST | Zoom
With over 25 years’ experience in global film/television distribution and a successful producing career, Susan Margolin discusses building strong director/producer relationships.
Short or Longform – It’s the Story that Counts
w/ Christine Turner
Thursday, June 20, 2024 | 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm EST | Zoom
Christine Turner explores her journey and insights into successfully directing and producing socially charged films and series including her 2024 Academy Award-nominated short documentary THE BARBER OF LITTLE ROCK.
Producing & Directing
w/ Lisa Cortés
Thursday, June 27, 2024 | 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm EST | Zoom
Academy-award-winning producer Lisa Cortés shares insights on sustaining a fulfilling career through producing and directing her own work while continuing to support other filmmakers.
*If you are unable to participate live in any of these webinars, recordings will be emailed to all registrants and available for three months after they are posted.
Accessibility: Real-time captions are provided, and recordings are available after the sessions to watch on-demand with captions. Email [email protected]with needs or questions.
