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Producing Courses and Events - Registration Closing Soon!
Feb18
Spotlight
1:00PM - 2:00PM (PST)

Driving Box Office Success with Joseph Kosinski (F1: THE MOVIE)

With: Joseph Kosinski and Erica Elson

Driving Box Office Success with Joseph Kosinski (F1: THE MOVIE)

February 18, 2026
1:00PM - 2:00PM (PST)
With: Joseph Kosinski and Erica Elson
In this hour-long conversation for filmmakers of all levels, you’ll get a chance to ask questions about producing and directing some of Hollywood’s biggest films. Joseph Kosinski will discuss crafting memorable heroes, bringing his unique take to existing IP, and directing thrilling action sequences.
Feb19
Advisor Studio
10:00AM - 11:00AM (PST)

Unearthing Character Through Casting with Richard Hicks

With: Richard Hicks and Katherine Street

Unearthing Character Through Casting with Richard Hicks

February 19, 2026
10:00AM - 11:00AM (PST)
With: Richard Hicks and Katherine Street
In this Advisor Studio, veteran Casting Director Richard Hicks will guide you through the full casting process, from breaking down scripts and developing character briefs to crafting a strategy for outreach, auditions, and offers. You will gain insight into how Casting Directors interpret a filmmaker’s vision, present creative options, and balance artistic goals with understanding actor market value, budget, and scheduling realities.
Mar11
Advisor Studio
10:00AM - 11:15AM (PDT)

Location Scouting for Independent Film and Television

With: Gerry Kim and Soheil Rezayazdi

Location Scouting for Independent Film and Television

March 11, 2026
10:00AM - 11:15AM (PDT)
With: Gerry Kim and Soheil Rezayazdi
In this Advisor Studio session, veteran producer and location scout Gerry Kim will explore how to scout with both artistry and strategy.
Recently Added Producing Courses and Events
Mar11
Advisor Studio
10:00AM - 11:15AM (PDT)

Location Scouting for Independent Film and Television

With: Gerry Kim and Soheil Rezayazdi

Location Scouting for Independent Film and Television

March 11, 2026
10:00AM - 11:15AM (PDT)
With: Gerry Kim and Soheil Rezayazdi
In this Advisor Studio session, veteran producer and location scout Gerry Kim will explore how to scout with both artistry and strategy.
Advisor Studio

Mastering Film Festival Q&As and Audience Engagement

With: Leonard Cortana and Katherine Street

Mastering Film Festival Q&As and Audience Engagement

With: Leonard Cortana and Katherine Street
Feb19
Advisor Studio
10:00AM - 11:00AM (PST)

Unearthing Character Through Casting with Richard Hicks

With: Richard Hicks and Katherine Street

Unearthing Character Through Casting with Richard Hicks

February 19, 2026
10:00AM - 11:00AM (PST)
With: Richard Hicks and Katherine Street
In this Advisor Studio, veteran Casting Director Richard Hicks will guide you through the full casting process, from breaking down scripts and developing character briefs to crafting a strategy for outreach, auditions, and offers. You will gain insight into how Casting Directors interpret a filmmaker’s vision, present creative options, and balance artistic goals with understanding actor market value, budget, and scheduling realities.

Insider Session: Applying to the Sundance Institute Producers Track Programs

With: Shira Rockowitz, Maria Caridad Clement, Andrea Alarcón, Kristin Feeley and Katherine Street
Feb18
Spotlight
1:00PM - 2:00PM (PST)

Driving Box Office Success with Joseph Kosinski (F1: THE MOVIE)

With: Joseph Kosinski and Erica Elson

Driving Box Office Success with Joseph Kosinski (F1: THE MOVIE)

February 18, 2026
1:00PM - 2:00PM (PST)
With: Joseph Kosinski and Erica Elson
In this hour-long conversation for filmmakers of all levels, you’ll get a chance to ask questions about producing and directing some of Hollywood’s biggest films. Joseph Kosinski will discuss crafting memorable heroes, bringing his unique take to existing IP, and directing thrilling action sequences.
Advisor Studio

Advisor Studio: A Guide to High-Speed, Low-Budget Film Production

With: Miguel Silveira and 2 more

Advisor Studio: A Guide to High-Speed, Low-Budget Film Production

With: Miguel Silveira, Missy Hernandez and Erica Elson
Advisor Studio

Advisor Studio: Mastering the Art of Film Development with Dana Lustig

With: Dana Lustig and Katherine Street
Register by 6/1
Self-Paced Course

Film Producing: Core Elements

Instructor: Simon TaufiQue

Film Producing: Core Elements

Beginner to Intermediate
Instructor: Simon TaufiQue
Do you have a short or feature film you plan to produce? In this eight-week self-paced online course, you will learn the fundamental concepts of creative producing for independent fiction films - from development to financing to budgeting and more with an accomplished producer as your guide. Throughout the course, you will have the opportunity to create pitch materials to communicate your project’s vision to funders and key collaborators and get feedback on your work from a Sundance Collab Advisor.

Master Class: Integrating Accessibility and Inclusion into Filmmaking

With: Reid Davenport, Day Al-Mohamed and Alison O'Daniel
Master Class

Master Class: Navigating International Production

With: Stuart Pollok and Katherine Street

Master Class: Navigating International Production

With: Stuart Pollok and Katherine Street

From Dailies to Deliverables: Introduction to Editing and Post-Production

Beginner
Instructor: Julia Kots
In this four-week online course, you will get an overview of the editing and post-production process from an experienced director/editor who has worked in the fiction and documentary space. Each week, you will have the opportunity to learn from guest speakers and ask them questions. By the end of the course, you will learn how to find a great editor, how to effectively communicate with them, and how to collaborate with other members of the post-production team.