EVENT: Why and How to Start Filmmaking with Shorts | Jan 27, 2026

Learn why and how to jumpstart your filmmaking journey by making a short film with John F. Schlag. John and special guests will host an interactive discussion about their experience as a creators of both shorts and feature-length productions.

Topics may include:

• How and why to start your filmmaking career with short films
• Making choices in microbudget filmmaking - effects, talent, crew, locations
• Learning the ins and outs of film festivals

As seating is limited, registration is required. To ensure this event is open to all, choose your seat price: $30 - $0.

John F. Schlag is a screenwriter / filmmaker whose visual effects experience includes Terminator 2, Jurassic Park(Sci Tech Academy Award, 1997), Forrest Gump, Star Trek Generations, and The Matrix Reloaded. John has also worked as a visual effects supervisor, consultant, and software engineer at Google, Adobe, Sony, Nvidia, Esc and elsewhere. He appears in the documentary Jurassic Punk as himself.