Hi there, We're launching a film production course called *Film Producing 101. *This session provides you details about the upcoming (free) course, which explores the essential intersection of creativity and logistics. *Join us for a candid conversation with two filmmakers (course faculty):* *Sean Patrick Burke <https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5554522>* <https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5554522>is a Sundance Award-winning film and television producer with over 15 years of professional experience. *Syed K. Jamal <https://gobranta.com/ceofounder>* <https://gobranta.com/ceofounder>is a filmmaker, social entrepreneur, and board member of Tasveer.org <https://tasveer.org/>, the only Oscar-qualifying South Asian film festival in the world. Please sign up *here <https://lu.ma/9x36bkmv>*. *Film Producing 101 *will cover topics such as: • Finding your idea • Writing a script • Importance of genre • Set etiquette & structure • Look books/pitch decks • Finance plans • Schedules & budgets • Pre-production • Principal photography • Post-production • Sales, distribution, and festivals And more! The information session provides insights into these topics, the methodology, and key timelines. It’s also a fantastic opportunity to learn about the film industry and explore various career pathways in film and the creative economy. This initiative is part of a nonprofit project,* Grit City Studio <https://www.linkedin.com/company/gritcitystudio/>*, which aims to boost Tacoma’s creative economy by establishing it as a film hub for economic development and cultural enrichment. We are excited to see you on April 30th! Note: We’ll host another information session on Friday, May 2nd, from 4 PM to 6 PM at the same venue. If that day works better for you, please email Syed at syed@gobranta.com. The event is free, but pre-registration <https://lu.ma/9x36bkmv> is *required as seats are limited.* Thank you, Syed K. Jamal | Bio <http://gobranta.com/ceofounder> CEO & Founder, Branta <http://www.gobranta.com/> Board Member: Tasveer <http://tasveer.org/>: Oscar-qualifying Film Festival Chair, Tacoma-Kochi Friendship City Committee Mentor, BridgeforBillions <http://www.bridgeforbillions.org/> | Project Selector, Rise <https://www.risefortheworld.org/> Board Member, The World Affairs Council - Tacoma <http://www.wactacoma.com/>