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Next Community Night
June 15th
Vendors?
Please email: contact@antigravityacademy.co for more info
Previous Community Nights
Finding Representation
As An Emerging Filmmaker
5 leading agents and managers will discuss the state of industry, what to do to get noticed, and ideas for a more equitable and inclusive future.
EP. 2The Miracle of Making a 1st Film
Join 5 extraordinary filmmakers as they talk about the many challenges and miracles it took for them to make their first movie. From Academy Award-winners to Sundance Film Festival darlings, this is a group of directors you won't want to miss!
The Miracle of Making a 1st Film
Join 5 extraordinary filmmakers as they talk about the many challenges and miracles it took for them to make their first movie. From Academy Award-winners to Sundance Film Festival darlings, this is a group of directors you won't want to miss!
Producers Searching For
New Voices
Producers are instrumental in finding and amplifying stories that may otherwise go untold. Join 5 exceptional producers who have made careers out of supporting emerging filmmakers.
Storytelling for Change
Since the beginning of time, the greatest storytellers have shifted culture by using their influence to inspire change. Join five game-changing film and TV writers discussing how they use their work to advance discussions around important social issues.
Demystifying Sundance
The Sundance Institute, from its year-round artist programs to the Sundance Film Festival, has been responsible for developing, fostering, and introducing the most singular voices in independent filmmaking for over 40 years. Join five Sundance decision-makers and learn about the processes they follow in order to find and champion the next generations of great storytellers.
Cinematographers and their First Features
The cinematographer of a movie shares creative authorship of a story with directors and writers. They are responsible for translating every single written moment for the screen. Join five world-renowned Directors of Photography as they discuss the beginning of their journeys and how their early projects shaped their distinctive storytelling voice.
EP. 7Understanding the Hollywood Studio
Hollywood studio executives are constantly redefining the film industry through their decisive hiring and creative choices. This panel features five trailblazing studio executives discussing their journeys, philosophies as leaders, and their thoughts on the future of Hollywood.
First-Time Filmmakers at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival
Recorded live at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival, Academy Award®-nominated director (“Raya and the Last Dragon”) — and Dolby Institute Fellowship winner — Carlos López Estrada brings together five filmmakers, each with debut feature films in the US Dramatic Competition this year.
No Budget Filmmaking
Recorded live at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival, Carlos López Estrada brings together another all-star panel of Hollywood talent, this time posing the question: Is “No Budget Filmmaking” even possible in this day and age?
Inside a Writer’s Room
Writers Rooms are complex creative braintrusts that most of our television content (and many films!) are built upon. Join this incredible panel of Film and TV writers through the ins-and-outs of the creative process that exists inside of these legendary collaborative spaces.
The Art of Pitching
Pitching is an art form upon which so much of a film/tv career revolves around. Join this panel of 5 industry leaders as they share their tips and tricks crafting the most memorable (and successful) film/tv pitches.
Artificial Intelligence and Filmmaking
In the dawn of A.I., how can filmmakers benefit from these tools ethically while simultaneously preserving the integrity of our film community? The panel features five experts in conversation about the possibilities and challenges of this new era.
How Dìdi Became a Reality
How did a personal story about a Taiwanese American teenager evolve from a distant dream to a breakout film? Join a conversation between five of the responsible voices behind this incredible independent filmmaking accomplishment.
Reimagining Indie Financing:
The SING SING Case Study
Directed by Greg Kwedar, SING SING is notable for how it was financed. The discussion details how exactly that financing strategy worked, as well as the inspiring journey to getting the film made.
Packaging Your First Film
How does a movie go from a theoretical idea to the real thing? The answer is: a mysterious process called "packaging." Join us for a dynamic conversation involving key industry players in this not-so-straightforward process.
First-Time Filmmakers at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival
Recorded live at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival, Carlos López Estrada once again brings together a panel of 5 first-time feature filmmakers making their world premieres at the festival.
Cinema of Empathy
A heartfelt and eye-opening conversation with five acclaimed artists about the power of storytelling to foster compassion, connection, and empathy.
The Sundance Institute’s artist programs provide dynamic support at every step of the creative journey for individuals with distinct voices in film and episodic storytelling. Each program consists of labs, grants, intensives, sessions, and ongoing resources for artists to nurture their projects and sustain their careers.
The Dolby Institute was created to educate, inspire, and empower the next generation of filmmakers, musicians and game developers. Through university partnerships and community programs, they’re actively involved in helping new creatives find their voice by expanding access to software, making professional technology easier to use and getting artists the resources they need.
CAPE
CAPE (Coalition of Asian Pacifics in Entertainment) champions diversity by educating, connecting, and empowering AAPI artists and leaders in entertainment and media. CAPE gives voice and a forum to emerging and established actors, writers, directors, producers, agents, and executives, and has helped improve the landscape, relevance, and empowerment of AAPIs in the entertainment industry.
Used by 95% of film and television productions, Final Draft is the first choice for both professional and aspiring screenwriters, producers, directors, and industry executives.
For over 20 years, The National Association of Latino Independent Producers (NALIP), stands as the premier Latine and diverse media organization, addressing the most underrepresented and largest ethnic minority in the country. NALIP’s mission is to discover, promote, and inspire Latine content creators and diverse voices across all media platforms.
The Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival (LALIFF) is a premiere international event dedicated to showcasing the entirety of human experience from the Latino perspective, whether through film, television, digital, music, art, or any other vehicle, regardless of platform.
Goldhouse is a cultural ecosystem that unites, invests in, and champions Asian pacific creators and companies to power tomorrow for all. They unite, invest in, and promote API creatives and creative projects through the entire lifecycle of the creative process to ensure authentic and affirming representation on and off screen.
Ghetto Film School (GFS) is an award-winning nonprofit founded in 2000 to educate, develop and celebrate the next generation of great storytellers. They teach young filmmakers to develop their voices and give them a platform to tell their stories to the world.
No Film School, founded in 2010
by award-winning filmmaker Ryan Koo, is the world’s most popular filmmaking website, with over a million visitors every month. They publish the latest news, tutorials, interviews, and
videos to help you become a better filmmaker. The site’s distinct voice has been “by filmmakers, for filmmakers” since the beginning.
by award-winning filmmaker Ryan Koo, is the world’s most popular filmmaking website, with over a million visitors every month. They publish the latest news, tutorials, interviews, and
videos to help you become a better filmmaker. The site’s distinct voice has been “by filmmakers, for filmmakers” since the beginning.
Film Fatales supports an inclusive community of women feature film and television directors who meet regularly to share resources, collaborate on projects and build an environment in which to make their films.
IllumiNative is unapologetically ambitious and innovative Native women-led racial and social justice organization dedicated to increasing the visibility of—and challenging the narrative about—Native peoples.
RespectAbility is a diverse, disability-led nonprofit that works to create systemic change in how society views and values people with disabilities, and that advances policies and practices that empower people with disabilities to have a better future.
Sundance Collab is Sundance Institute’s digital space for artists to learn from experts & build a global filmmaking community
