NATALIE’S WORKSHOP RECOMMENDATIONS The Lyrical Photograph JUN 7-13 | Sal Taylor Kydd | P.28 Divining the Personal JUN 21-27 | Jennifer McClure | P.28 Set & Location Lighting JUN 28-JUL 4 | SEP 27-OCT 3 | P.53 The Art of Editing JUL 19-25 | Bill Pankow | P.57 The Staged Poetic Image AUG 23-29 | Richard Tuschman | P.31 Feature Film Lighting OCT 11-17 | P.55 On the set of Shapeless with director, Samantha Aldana photo: Nick Shamblott NEWS ABOUT NATALIE Natalie Kingston shot two feature films last year which will be released this year. The first film is The Werewolf, directed by Jim Cummings. The second film is Shapeless directed by Samantha Aldana. Natalie shot for a large campaign for adidas directed by Ryan Booth, as well as a PSA for Time’s Up. The campaign for adidas will be released this year, and the PSA will be in theaters soon. Follow Natalie @nataliekingston VISIT WWW. MAINEMPEhDoItAo.bEyDDUarc| y8A7d7e. 5rs77.770 0 5 1
FILMMAKING >DIRECTING Foundation | Directing INTENSIVE See P.80 for more info. The Director’s Craft JUN 14-20 | PETER WERNER | $1795 SEP 13-19 | KAREN MONCRIEFF | $1795 Experience the entire pre-production and production phases of a director’s process: script analysis, casting, and working with actors and crew. Develop effective ways to lead, inspire, manage and direct the cast and crew’s creative energies as you block, rehearse, and shoot scenes in this hands-on workshop. Directing Actors for the Camera JUN 21-27 | $1795 SEP 20-26 | $1795 To fully realize a scene’s potential, a director must be able to lead actors to give convincing performances, and know how to stage those performances for the camera. Learn how to coordinate these critical skills. Photo by Tor Rolf Johansen On Film Acting: A Lab for Directors Directing Master Class Shooting & Directing Branded Content & Writers AUG 2-8 | ALLEN COULTER | $1795 AUG 9-15 | $1450 JUL 26-AUG 1 | CLARK MIDDLETON/ EWEN BREMNER | $1595 Join a master of film and television In this creative lab you’ll be guided by a direction in exploring the director’s creative master producer/director as you dig into Get an actor’s perspective on directing. process in shaping performances and scripts, design and refine storyboards, and Guided by two accomplished actors who achieving the overall vision. Engage in open produce commercial content. This advanced, have worked with many of today’s greatest discussion and get an intimate view of a hands-on workshop is for directors, living directors, learn the language that can master director’s process. producers, and agency executives seeking make you an effective director. Writers practical experience shooting and directing. wanting to explore how to arrive at a deeper understanding of character are also DIRECTING INTENSIVE STUDENTS encouraged to participate. RECEIVE A 15% DISCOUNT. SIX-WEEK FILMMAKING WORKSTUDY Photo by Owen Weaver MAY 18-JUN 26 | $3495 SEP 20-OCT 31 | $3595 This hands-on workshop is for new filmmakers, film students, graduates, and those who have yet to work professionally in the field. Students learn the theory and process of filmmaking, from the implementation of an idea through pre-production, production, and post-production. In the latter half of the program, each participant produces their own film with their classmates as supporting crew. SEE P.64 FOR MORE INFORMATION 52 MAINE MEDIA WORKSHOPS + COLLEGE 2020
CINEMATOGRAPHY FILMMAKING >INTENSIVE Cinematography See P.79 for more info. Photo by Tor Rolf Johansen Lighting and Grip The Steadicam Workshop The Camera and Visual Storytelling MAY 4-8 | $1195 JUL 5-11 | PAUL TAYLOR | $2195 JUL 12-18 | STEVEN FIERBERG, ASC | $1995 JUN 7-13 | $1295 SEP 13-19 | PAUL TAYLOR | $2195 OCT 4-10 | STEVEN FIERBERG, ASC | $1995 AUG 9-15 | $1295 Learn the technical skills and aesthetic Learn the grammar of filmmaking and the Gain fundamental knowledge of lighting, vision required to successfully operate the language of shot design, composition, grip, and set procedure essential to begin Steadicam. While this advanced course camera placement and movement. Create working in industry production. Work is designed for working film and video a cinematic final piece, and leave with hands-on with LED, tungsten, HMI, and professionals, attendance is open to all a refined understanding of the role the fluorescent lighting, and the essential grip levels of experience. camera plays in the storytelling process. and electric gear used on any film set. The Art of Cinematography JUN 14-20 | NATALIE KINGSTON | $1450 SEP 6-12 | TATJANA KRSTEVSKI | $1450 A comprehensive introduction to the art of motion picture cinematography. Learn the key technical fundamentals of the cinema camera, and explore the aesthetics of framing, composition, perspective and lens choice, and their role in visual storytelling. Photo by Tor Rolf Johansen VISIT WWW. MAINEMEDIA. E D U | 877. 577.770 0 53
1st AC Workshop Lighting for Film & TV AUG 16-22 | $1395 MAY 18-22 | BILL HOLSHEVNIKOFF | $1750 AUG 23-29 | BILL HOLSHEVNIKOFF | $1795 This workshop is for cinematographers and filmmakers looking for intensive practice in Work hands-on with industry gear and the role of the 1st AC. Learn from a career tackle a series of lighting scenarios on set 1st AC all the essential functions of the job: and on location. Students are challenged building advanced camera systems, pulling to think about the nuances of how they focus, and building a camera package. light their subjects to achieve their desired Students leave with extensive practical aesthetic. knowledge ready to take their next steps as a 1st AC. Photo by Owen Weaver Basic Cinematography Camera in Motion MAY 11-15 | $1195 MAY 25-29 | LELAND KRANE | $1295 Set & Location Lighting AUG 16-22 | $1295 AUG 30-SEP 5 | LELAND KRANE | $1295 JUN 28-JUL 4 | $1595 SEP 27-OCT 3 | $1595 Students are introduced to cinematography Learn and practice the fundamental as a craft. Explore composition, lighting, techniques of scene coverage and camera Supplement, shape, and diffuse light for day lenses, and exposure. Become familiar with movement. Following a series of operating and night, interior, and exterior locations. the crew roles on a film set. Students are exercises, students will collaborate to plan, Using industry-standard gear, we will work to challenged to begin to tell stories visually. block, shoot and edit a final short scene. execute dramatic scenes with an emphasis on how lighting design helps tell a story. Nonfiction DSLR & Mirrorless Advanced Nonfiction DSLR & Cinematography Mirrorless Cinematography Creative Lighting Design for MAY 4-8 | DAVID MARTINEZ | $1150 AUG 30-SEP 5 | $1295 Film & TV AUG 23-29 | DAVID MARTINEZ | $1250 JUL 19-25 | $1995 Explore the robust capabilities of the DSLR/M This course is for emerging documentary in shooting cinematic non-fiction stories. Learn and practice techniques and filmmakers and video professionals who We will discuss technical and aesthetic processes used to execute complex lighting want to explore the possibilities of shooting considerations of using these cameras, and set-ups to achieve specific visual aesthetics. with today’s most accessible digital their attributes. Students work hands-on with Work hands-on with advanced gear, and cinema cameras. Following exercises, and 3-axis gimbal stabilizers and different camera gain practical experience lighting sets for technical overview of the latest DSLR and support systems as well as cinema lenses in feature film and television production. Mirrorless systems, students will team up to the creation of short pieces. The course will produce short documentary stories with an cover advanced post-production workflow emphasis on the visual aspect. including Log color space and the use of LUTs. Making The Portfolio Film JUL 26-AUG 1 | $1495 OCT 18-24 | $1495 The capstone production course for 8-Week Cinematography students. Under the guidance of a distinguished cinematographer, students will shoot a portfolio-ready short film with the support of their peers and staff. Projects will be critiqued by the instructor during their various stages, and will screen at the final Friday showcase. This class is reserved for 8-Week Cinematography Intensive students. Cinematography Master Class Photo by Tor Rolf Johansen AUG 2-8 | IGOR MARTINOVIC | $1495 OCT 25-31 | $1495 Join a master cinematographer as they discuss their work and share the many challenges they’ve faced in achieving “the look.” Be prepared to engage in open discussion and share previous work for critique. 54 MAINE MEDIA WORKSHOPS + COLLEGE 2020
DIT on Set AUG 2-8 | JEFFREY HAGERMAN | $1395 Explore the tools, technology, and science at play in today’s digital cinema cameras in order to get the best image quality. Leave with a detailed understanding of LUT creation, digital workflow, and color management. The Art of Lighting & Shooting Interviews AUG 2-8 | DOUG JENSEN | $1650 Move beyond simply illuminating subjects, take your lighting to a higher level. Working alone or with a small crew, learn to light and shoot interviews with minimal time and equipment, with a high-end, news- magazine style. Shooting & Selling Stock Footage 2-Day Lighting Basics Photo by Darcy Aders AUG 16-22 | DOUG JENSEN | $1395 SEPT 12-13 | $495 Camera in Action A comprehensive hands-on workshop Explore the essential role that lighting SEP 20-26 | PAUL TAYLOR | $1850 designed to help video professionals get plays in every film project. Learn started in the stock footage business. Learn techniques and trade secrets from an Practice the fundamental techniques of efficient techniques for shooting, editing/ experienced cinematographer in lighting successful camera operation and movement. grading, and creating effective metadata subjects for corporate, documentary, Students work in teams to execute a series for search engine success that will give and narrative filmmaking. of shots, both handheld and on various your stock footage business the boost it camera support systems. An emphasis needs to achieve great success. is placed on the motivation for camera movement, and the type of support used. 2-Day Drone Cinematography 2-Day DSLR for Video 2-Day Advanced DSLR for Video APR 4-5 | BRIAN KELLY | $595 SEP 12-13 | $495 OCT 10-11 | $495 SEP 12-13 | BRIAN KELLY | $595 Work with DSLR cameras to capture high Designed for students who already have Please see Multimedia workshops (P.63) for definition video, record high quality audio, proficiency shooting with DSLRs. We will more information on this workshop. and prep your files for post-production, discuss advanced technical concepts and through hands-on training. Leave equipped visual storytelling techniques, and execute with the fundamental skills to be able to a series of hands-on exercises and short work proficiently with DSLR Cameras. projects that will challenge you to become a better operator. Nonfiction Camera in Action Feature Film Lighting SEP 27-OCT 3 | $2295 OCT 11-17 | $1995 Hone your technical and creative skills in Explore dramatic lighting techniques in this this intense workshop. Shoot on your toes advanced workshop led by a top industry and protect each other’s backs in a series chief lighting technician. Tackle challenging of multi-camera shoots with unknown lighting situations to achieve specific elements designed to surprise you while in visual aesthetics using the most recent action! and advanced technology in feature film lighting. Photo by Darcy Aders VISIT WWW. MAINEMEDIA.E D U | 877. 577.770 0 5 5
FILMMAKING >EDITING & POST INTENSIVE Editing | Post-Production See P.80 for more info. Digital Workflow JUNE 14-20 | TOM RYAN | $995 Gain valuable technical and practical knowledge of video editing workflow. Learn how to work with codecs, process, organize and manage all different types of footage, and the efficacy of a strong workflow in the editing process. Adobe Premiere JUN 21-27 | ALEX BURNETT | $1195 AUG 23-29 | ALEX BURNETT | $1195 Spend the week becoming well-versed in the interface and tools of Adobe Premiere. Learn to import and manage media, edit sequences, do basic sound mixing, graphics, and color correction; and export your finished projects. Adobe After Effects Advanced Adobe After Effects Photo by Jennifer Hoffer JUN 28-JUL 4 | JOHN DORLEAN | $1195 JULY 5-11 | JOHN DORLEAN | $1195 AUG 30-SEP 5 | JOHN DORLEAN | $1195 DaVinci Resolve Discover a new range of possibilities in JUL 5-11 | $1195 After Effects continues to be the industry Adobe After Effects to create complex SEP 20-26 | $1195 standard software for animation and motion graphics. Learn about expanded motion graphics. Explore its powerful tools 2D and 3D tools, rotoscoping, and other Cover the full color correction and grading including layers, blending modes, masks, advanced features that take advantage of workflow using DaVinci Resolve, from initial and alpha channels. Leave the week feeling Javascript written within the software. setup and color theory to node structures confident in your skills as a compositor. and delivery. Learn the basic techniques, methodologies, and aesthetics of this process. Photo by Jasmine Quiñones 56 MAINE MEDIA WORKSHOPS + COLLEGE 2020
Advanced DaVinci Resolve Film Editing Master Class 2-Day Adobe Premiere JUL 12-18 | $1395 AUG 9-15 | $1395 SEP 12-13 | TOM RYAN | $495 Explore advanced post-production Dig deeply into editing styles and In this course, students learn to use and workflows used by professional colorists to aesthetics with a master of film and navigate Premiere’s dynamic interface and maximize the image quality of the digital television editing. Explore editing choices robust set of tools. We’ll cover everything negative. Gain a solid understanding of the with provided footage and share previous you need to know to begin editing with this best practices and creative possibilities of work for critique. Proficiency in an NLE powerful software. DaVinci Resolve Studio. software is required. AVID Media Composer 2-Day Pro Tools 2-Day DaVinci Resolve JUL 12-18 | MARK CHESAK | $1150 AUG 1-2 | WALTER CLISSEN | $495 SEP 12-13 | $450 Get exposed to the core skills, workflow, Hands-on exercises will take you through Gain a solid foundational knowledge of and concepts involved in working with Avid the essential Pro Tools techniques and the art and craft of color correction and Media Composer, still today’s dominant workflow necessary to complete a project. grading using DaVinci Resolve. Learn the non-linear editing system at the highest basic techniques, methodologies, and level of the film & television industry. aesthetics of this process. Photo by Aidan Bliss Photo by Devin Altobello The Art of Editing Creative Sound Design for Film & TV 2-Day Audio Post Production MAY 11-15 | $1250 AUG 2-8 | $1495 OCT 10-11 | ALEX BURNETT | $595 JUL 19-25 | BILL PANKOW, A.C.E. | $1295 Explore how artful sound design can Learn the essentials of the audio post- Master techniques used to edit dramatic take your films to a new and thrilling production process including recording, scenes and distill the essence of the story. level. Through case studies and ADR, Foley, sound design, and related Explore the creative process as you learn student experimentation with creating software. the fundamentals of visual storytelling and soundscapes, you’ll never listen to sound technical aspects of editing. the same way. Audio Post Production Editing the Nature Documentary 2-Day DaVinci Resolve II JUL 26-AUG 1 | WALTER CLISSEN | $1450 AUG 16-22 | TOM DONOHUE | $1195 OCT 10-11 | $495 Working with provided finished footage for In this course, you will learn both the Discover a new range of possibilities in a short film, experience the audio post- basics and advanced techniques of editing DaVinci Resolve. Explore advanced digital production process start to finish, including on Adobe Premiere Pro. Either working workflows used by professional colorists to recording, ADR, Foley, sound design, and on material that you bring or using the maximize the quality of the digital negative related software. work provided from the previous week’s and create compelling images to keep your audience engaged in the story. Cinewright: Sea Kayaking Adventure (P.39), you will dive into story structure and pacing as you create a documentary short appropriate for the web. VISIT WWW. MAINEMEDIA.E D U | 877. 577.770 0 57
FILMMAKING Production | Professional Development Photo by Jennifer Hoffer Advanced Film + Video Teachers 2-Day Grant Writing Workshop Workshop SEP 12-13 | KERSTIN GILG | $425 The AD/UPM/Line Producer JUL 26-AUG 1 | RICH UNDERWOOD | $1175 Familiarize yourself with granting sources Workshop and get comfortable with the application JUN 7-13 | ERIC MOFFORD | $1150 Explore and practice useful teaching process. Learn how to build a virtual techniques and lessons for advanced- portfolio to demystify funding systems Breakdown the script and create a level film students. We will work and gain the confidence in your ability to production plan, a production board, with professional gear, and explore finance your projects. a shooting schedule, day-out-of-days, methodologies for imparting to film and and draft budget. Content is applicable video students the skills and motivation Strategic Storytelling for Nonprofits to various level budgets for film, video, to grow as storytellers and to create MAY 4-8 | DANA RAE WARREN | $1175 television, corporate, commercial, and new exceptional work. SEP 13-19 | DANA RAE WARREN | $1175 media projects. Gain an understanding of the many ways Producing Scripted Instructional an organization can strategically and Script Supervision & Continuity Videos authentically further their mission by JUN 21-27 | $1195 AUG 9-15 | DOUG JENSEN | $1650 utilizing the creative process that underlies the craft of storytelling. A hands-on study of the script supervisor’s There are more career opportunities in non- role in feature films, episodic television, broadcast video production than ever before. and TV commercials. All of the script Learn to address the creative and technical supervisor’s responsibilities, including elements of producing successful scripted paperwork, software, tools, and procedures broadcast-quality training and instructional are covered. videos using affordable equipment and minimal crew. By week’s end students will have worked as a group to produce an instructional video for a real product. Creative Producing for Film & TV JUL 5-11 | ERIC MOFFORD | $1250 Explore the role of the producer. Examine strategies for financing, attracting talent, acquiring and developing material, dealing with agents, studios, networks, cast and crew. Learn how to shepherd a production from greenlight to distribution. Film & Video Teachers Workshop Photo by Alexis Mpaka JUL 19-25 | BEN STUMPF | $1150 Film and video technology is constantly evolving and the number of students interested in film is growing. Learn how to stay ahead of the technology. Share your best practices for engaging students and encouraging creative work. 58 MAINE MEDIA WORKSHOPS + COLLEGE 2020
FILMMAKING Audio | Acting Creating The Podcast JUN 7-13 | DANIEL A. GROSS | $1295 In this hands-on workshop, learn to conceive, produce, and distribute compelling podcast episodes. Explore the creative and technical aspects and leave having recorded and mixed a short audio story. On Film Acting: A Lab for Directors & Writers JUL 26-AUG 1 | CLARK MIDDLETON/ EWEN BREMNER | $1595 Please see Directing workshops (P.52) for more information on this workshop. Left: Clark Middleton in Twin Peaks, courtesy of Showtime Right: Ewen Bremner in Trainspotting, courtesy of Miramax Films 2-day Accelerated Audio Storytelling Production Sound Mixing 2-Day Advanced Audiobook SEP 12-13 | SUZI POND | $495 SEP 13-19 | $1595 Narration OCT 10-11 | VIVIENNE LEHENY | $495 Get a taste of interviewing subjects in the Familiarize yourself with set procedures and field and editing your footage into a final gain the technical knowledge required of Go deeper with an accomplished product. Gain experience handling mics professional sound recordists and mixers. audiobook narrator. Clarify and strengthen and recording sound, while also honing Gain hands on experience in various field your singular narrative voice. Explore how interview skills. productions and develop your own aesthetic. to bring your voice and truth to a range of genres and styles. 2-Day Audio Production Music Production & Mixing Audio Storytelling SEP 12-13 | BILL PAWLOWSKI | $595 SEP 27-OCT 3 | $1495 OCT 11-17 | SUZI POND | $1195 Discover the dynamic between sound Learn from an experienced producer how Explore the basics that will allow you to and picture as you explore the production to mix tracks, oversee the production create compelling stories in audio. Learn processes of capturing audio on set. process, and navigate the business side of how to capture and identify ambient Practice strategies and techniques for the industry. Gain the tools and know-how and scene sound, then delve into how to acquiring professional-quality audio tracks. to start working in music production. structure a story by mixing interview and ambient sound. Putting Your Voice to Work The Voice in Their Ear: Audiobook Live Storytelling: Learn from a SEP 13-19 | VIVIENNE LEHENY | $1195 Narration Moth Performer & Bestselling Author OCT 4-10 | VIVIENNE LEHENY | $1150 OCT 11-17 | ANNABELLE GURWITCH | A spirited introduction to the art and $1350 business of voiceover. You’ll learn the Explore the essentials of becoming a foundations and cover all the genres as you successful, self-employed audiobook Please see Writers Harbor® workshops (P.76) discover all the ways your voice could be narrator. Find your distinctive and winning for more information on this workshop. making you money. narrative voice while learning the practical aspects of audiobook recording and production. VISIT WWW. MAINEMEDIA. E D U | 877. 577.770 0 59
FILMMAKING >DOCUMENTARY INTENSIVE Documentary See P.79 for more info. Photo by Tom Ryan Making the Documentary: A Real NonFiction Film Story Craft Extreme Sports Filmmakers World Guide JUN 21-27 | DANA RAE WARREN | $1195 AUG 9-15 | $1350 JUN 7-13 | HEATHER WINTERS | $1250 Learn the craft to shape your story and Immerse yourself in learning to shoot Explore the A-to-Z dynamics of making anticipate what footage you will need in the outdoor adventure and extreme sports a long or short form documentary: editing room. Get the concrete tools to find athletes. We’ll discuss shooting techniques from development and funding through the story in front of you and inside of you. and work hands-on with various production and distribution. Get the real professional cinema cameras, and rigs, world view from an accomplished award- utilizing them to help us capture the most winning documentary filmmaker. impactful visuals. We’ll explore editing extreme sports films, and cut together the footage we shoot during the week. Interviewing for the Documentary Documentary Camera The Art of the Interview JUN 14-20 | MIMI EDMUNDS | $1195 JUN 28-JUL 4 | DAVID WRIGHT | $1395 AUG 16-22 | JUDITH HOLE | $1195 OCT 11-17 | DAVID WRIGHT | $1395 The interview is the core of most Learn how to research subjects, develop documentaries. In addition to providing Explore the technical and creative role that the right questions, prepare the interviewee, on-camera material, interviews are tools the camera plays in high-level documentary and create a structure for dramatic for research, B-roll ideas, and more. Each production quality by taking a close look at interviews. Reporters, documentary student will conduct a lengthy filmed technical and storytelling solutions. Learn filmmakers, and producers will gain the interview and learn how to pull the story how to address the unique demands of confidence and tools necessary to prepare out of it. nonfiction filmmaking. for any interview. 60 MAINE MEDIA WORKSHOPS + COLLEGE 2020
Editing the Nature Documentary FOUR-WEEK DOCUMENTARY FILM SCHOOL AUG 16-22 | $1195 SEP 6-OCT 3 | TOM DONOHUE | $3995 Please see Editing & Post-Production workshops (P.57) for more information on Take the first step in documentary filmmaking with the hands-on training and practical this workshop. skills you’ll need to get started. Under the guidance of a professional documentary filmmaker, you’ll work in teams to develop and produce a short documentary project. Previous class projects have aired on PBS and been admitted to film festivals. Includes overnight trip to Monhegan Island for filming. Students will also receive an All Access pass to the Camden International Film Festival! Cinéma Vérité Documentary Master Class Storytelling in the Edit Room AUG 23-29 | ALLIE HUMENUK | $1350 OCT 4-10 | $1495 OCT 18-24 | DANA RAE WARREN | $1175 Explore the boundaries of observational For filmmakers and advanced students Explore how storytelling occurs in the edit filmmaking and the techniques that who want to sharpen their work with room and discover how being able to think successful vérité filmmakers use. Becoming the mentoring of a master documentary like an editor can improve your recording comfortable with the camera and filmmaker. The class will address how in the field. Gain a fresh perspective before understanding how to cover a scene will grow to improve works-in-progress. Tuition you embark on your next project. out of daily shooting in the field and editing. includes an all access pass to the Camden International Film Festival which immediately precedes the workshop. Writing & Developing the Documentary The Video Memoir Rough Cut Jump Start AUG 23-29 | JACK MCDONALD | $1195 OCT 11-17 | LAWRENCE HOTT | $1250 OCT 25-31 | DANA RAE WARREN | $1295 Having a doable, sellable, and compelling Explore the essential dynamics of how Bring your documentary rough cuts or concept is the key to getting your project to make a video memoir. Learn how to assemblies of selected material. Learn how sold. Learn to research the story, outline integrate still photos, home movies, shoot to put the tools of storytelling to practical ideas, develop characters, and structure and light interviews and weave them into a use as the class devotes a whole day of your documentary into a format that can be story. focus to each project. produced and marketed. “CIFF remains one of the most thoroughly grounded community- driven festivals in the US, whether that community is the local one... or the more global network of documentary filmmakers that it reconvenes annually on the cusp of autumn.” –Steve Dollar, Filmmaker Magazine CAMDEN INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL October 1–4, 2020 pointsnorthinstitute.org A short distance from the Maine Media campus. VISIT WWW. MAINEMEDIA . E D U | 877. 577.770 0 61
FILMMAKING >SCREENWRITING INTENSIVE Screenwriting See P.80 for more info. Story Structure & Character Writing for Television Photo by Darcy Aders Development JUL 5-11 | MICHAEL SARDO | $1295 JUN 28-JUL 4 | WAYNE BEACH | $1195 Script Development Lab How do you create a world and characters JULY 12-18 | $1195 (1 WEEK) Get a solid foundation in the essentials of we will follow for seasons? Learn the JULY 12-25 | $1895 (2 WEEKS) writing for film & TV: concept, character, process of creating an original television story, dialogue, and structure. Learn how series with an accomplished TV writer- For writers who have a film or TV script to seduce a viewer into your story and producer-showrunner as your guide. Then in progress and are seeking guidance and characters. explore the dynamics of selling it. direction from a professional screenwriter. A project may be at any stage (concept, outline, first draft or rewrite). Days will be divided between time together as a group and time afforded to each writer to work on their script. Led by a professional writer experienced in both film and TV. 2-Day The Art of Pitching OCT 10-11 | WAYNE BEACH | $495 Learn how to excite a buyer by communicating an idea concisely and effectively. Craft a five-to-ten-minute pitch and gain the confidence to control the room. While chiefly focused on pitches for film & TV, the lessons will also resonate for writers, journalists, producers, directors, and executives in different mediums. Screenwriting Retreat OCT 11-17 | WAYNE BEACH | $1150 (1 WEEK) OCT 11-24 | WAYNE BEACH | $1850 (2 WEEKS) For writers who have a film or television script in progress and are seeking guidance and direction from a professional screenwriter. Class time is divided between lectures on the dynamics of screenwriting and discussion of student scripts. There will also be time afforded to each writer to work on their script. Photo by Jennifer Hoffer 62 MAINE MEDIA WORKSHOPS + COLLEGE 2020
FILMMAKING Multimedia Product/Object Stop Motion 2–Day Drone Cinematography From Earth to Sky: Drone Flight Animation SEP 12-13 | BRIAN J. KELLY | $595 Aerial Filmmaking and Photography JUN 7-13 | TOM GASEK | $1195 SEP 27- OCT 3 | SCOTT STRIMPLE & In this hands-on course, students learn the NADINE GANNON | $1595 Introduces photographers and filmmakers skills foundational to capturing beautiful to the basics of animating existing objects aerial visuals, and are given the tools and Learn flight fundamentals, operational and products that can enhance websites information they need to be confident in best practices, and creative techniques for and bring a unique addition to still launching, flying, and landing safely. drone flight through lectures and hands-on photography or live-action filmmaking. practice. Create a real world video/photo Produce a short-animated sequence that production. can be used on your website. New Media, New World Advanced Aerial Cinematography 2-Day iPhone Filmmaking JUN 28-JUL 4 | BOB SACHA | $1545 and Photography OCT 10-11 | ANNA GRAHAM | $550 SEP 13-19 | BRIAN J. KELLY | $2295 In today’s culture of up-to-the-moment The iPhone has become a dynamic tool news, storytellers are everyday citizens This new advanced course will cover multi- in filmmaking. How is it changing the who share breaking news directly to social rotor drone flight, remote camera operation, cinematic landscape? Explore the tools and media via smartphones and DSLR cameras. and the complex nature of composing and approaches that allow this instrument to be Work with various social media platforms to executing shots in a number of challenging used and adapted for serious film work. push your work into the forefront of today. real-world environments. Working with Final Cut Pro, Premiere Pro, Inscribe and Pluralyes you will delve into the art of storytelling. Canon DSLR & Mirrorless Storytelling JUL 5-11 | BRIAN KAUFMAN | $1295 Canon DSLRs have revolutionized the way multimedia documentarians work. Following lectures, demonstrations, and exercises, students find and create character-driven stories about the local community using this powerful and accessible tool. Narrative Videos for the Storytelling Photographer JUL 19-25 | DAVID H. WELLS | $1295 Learn how to capture and edit videos when working solo, gathering video, ambient audio, brief on location interviews, time- lapse animations, and still photographs. Discover simple, yet effective, editing techniques to help you achieve your goals. VISIT WWW. MAINEMEDIA.E D U | 877. 577.770 0 63
FILMMAKING WORKSTUDY An intensive six-week foundational course in all facets of film and video production. MAY 18-JUN 26 | $3495 SEP 20-OCT 31 | $3595 The demand for individuals with the skills and knowledge required for film and video production continues to grow. This hands-on workshop is for new filmmakers, film students, graduates and those who have yet to make their first film or work professionally in the field. Photo by Owen Weaver Photo by Owen Weaver Interested in other long-term programs? In this 6 week program, students each produce their own short film, with their classmates rotating as their crew members, using CHECK OUT OUR professional tools and processes. Students learn the process of PHOTOGRAPHY film production, from the implementation of an idea through & FILMMAKING preproduction, production, and post-production. The theory of INTENSIVES: story structure, visual storytelling, and cinematic language are taught and emphasized. Alternative Processes Students work an average of 12 hours each week on campus to Cinematography cover the cost of their room and board. Rooms and baths are Directing shared. Documentary For more information, visit our website. Editing & Post Production Photography Screenwriting See P.78-80 for more info. > 64 MAINE MEDIA WORKSHOPS + COLLEGE 2020
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FILMMAKING Faculty WAYNE BEACH JOHN DORLEAN Story Structure & Character Development Adobe After Effects 2-Day The Art of Pitching Advanced Adobe After Effects Screenwriting Retreat John Dorlean is a director and animator with a wide range of experience Working in both film and television, Wayne Beach has written scripts for directing studio and location shoots, serving as an art director, animator, Warner Bros., Disney, Twentieth Century Fox, Sony, and other studios and motion designer, sound designer, and music composer. networks. His students have gone on to write hit films and TV shows. MIMI EDMUNDS EWEN BREMNER Interviewing for the Documentary On Film Acting: A Lab for Directors & Writers Mimi Edmunds’s experience with nonfiction storytelling spans Ewen Bremner won the BAFTA Scotland Best Actor award for his broadcast journalism, including CBS, 60 Minutes, PBS, Discovery performance in Trainspotting 2. His many other credits include Network, and independent production. She has taught at Maine Wonder Woman, Trainspotting, and Black Hawk Down. Ewen has Media, USC, Emerson, and internationally. worked with directors like Danny Boyle, Mike Leigh, Ridley Scott, Bong Joon-ho, Woody Allen and Werner Herzog. STEVEN FIERBERG, ASC The Camera and Visual Storytelling ALEX BURNETT Adobe Premiere Steven Fierberg’s credits include Showtime’s The Affair, HBO’s 2-Day Audio Post Production Entourage, the new Paramount Network series Emily in Paris, Love & Other Drugs, Kingpin, Secretary and many other features Alex Burnett is a New England-based editor who has worked and television programs. within narrative fiction, documentary, experimental cinema, and virtual reality. He has worked as an editor for National Geographic, NADINE GANNON the NFL, Colgate University, Vitec Group, and Schiempflüg NYC. From Earth to Sky: Drone Flight Aerial Filmmaking and Photography MARK CHESAK Nadine Gannon has been a flight attendant for a major carrier for Avid Media Composer twenty-one years. During those years, she has continued her art education and pursued an MFA in photography and graphics. Mark Chesak has been cutting TV documentaries covering adventure sports, reality TV, and investigative journalism for over TOM GASEK 15 years. Mark is also an Avid Certified instructor and an adjunct Product/Object Stop Motion Animation professor at Boston University and Emerson College. Tom Gasek is a director, animator and author with international WALTER CLISSEN credits and awards in commercial, feature and independent stop Audio Post Production motion animation. He is currently an Associate Professor at RIT. 2-Day Pro Tools KERSTIN GILG Walter Clissen has over 25 years of experience in all aspects of 2-Day Grant Writing Workshop the audio world. He has taught audio engineering, live sound technology, and audio post-production across Europe and the U.S. Kerstin Gilg is director of the media arts program and the performing arts program at the Maine Arts Commission. He ALLEN COULTER regularly assists individuals and organizations in crafting Directing Master Class successful applications to funders, philanthropists, and the National Endowment for the Arts. Allen Coulter’s directing credits include Ray Donovan, Get Shorty, Boardwalk Empire, House of Cards, Nurse Jackie, Sons of Anarchy, ANNA GRAHAM Law & Order, Six Feet Under, Remember Me, Hollywoodland, Sex 2-Day iPhone Filmmaking and the City, and numerous episodes of The Sopranos. Anna Graham is a documentary filmmaker, photographer and TOM DONOHUE teacher based in Boston. She is currently a Teaching Assistant at Editing the Nature Documentary Harvard University, where she works with classes ranging from Four-Week Documentary Film School traditional documentary filmmaking and 16mm filmmaking, to iPhone filmmaking. An EMMY-nominated filmmaker with over 30 years of experience in filmmaking, Tom Donohue has created broadcast documentaries for such clients as National Geographic Television, The Discovery Channel, and PBS. 66 MAINE MEDIA WORKSHOPS + COLLEGE 2020
DANIEL A. GROSS NATALIE KINGSTON Creating The Podcast The Art of Cinematography A writer and audio producer based in NYC, Daniel Gross’s writing An award winning cinematographer, Natalie Kingston’s credits include has appeared in the Washington Post, Newsweek, The Guardian, the acclaimed commercial “Ready to Speak Up for Boots No.7”, the The New Yorker, and the Atlantic. His stories have been broadcast Tribeca-winning documentary feature “Bathtubs over Broadway”, Sam on radio programs and podcasts across the world. Pollard’s Grammy-nominated film “Two Trains Runnin’”, and many more. JEFFREY HAGERMAN LELAND KRANE DIT on Set Camera in Motion Jeffrey Hagerman is a cinematographer, DIT, and on-set colorist. Leland Krane is a NY-based DP with over twenty years of experience. His film and television credits include Daredevil, Happyish, Instinct, He moves from operating camera to shooting on major TV productions and Sisters. His extensive commercial and music video subjects and shows for Netflix, HBO, History, Discovery, Investigation Discovery range from Victoria’s Secret to Beyoncé. and Comedy Central. JUDITH HOLE TATJANA KRSTEVSKI The Art of the Interview The Art of Cinematography Judith Hole has been producing documentaries, breaking news stories, Tatjana Krstevski has been a DP on a number of award-winning and live studio and remote segments since 1962. She has worked with documentaries, feature films, commercials and music videos, Walter Cronkite, Charles Kuralt, and Charles Osgood, among others. including her latest work on feature films such as Game of Cards (Beijing) and The Load (Serbia). BILL HOLSHEVNIKOFF Lighting for Film & TV VIVIENNE LEHENY The Voice in Their Ear: Audiobook Narration Bill Holshevnikoff is an Emmy-winning Lighting Designer, Director Putting Your Voice to Work of Photography and educator. Holshevnikoff has been lighting 2-Day Advanced Audiobook Narration and shooting broadcast, corporate, short and feature films, and documentary programming for over 30 years. Vivienne Leheny has narrated over 100 books for Harper Collins, Macmillan, Audible Studio Originals, and others. She’s also been LAWRENCE HOTT the promo voice for NBC, CocaCola, American Airlines, and Revlon. The Video Memoir DAVID MARTINEZ Lawrence Hott is a Peabody-winning and Oscar-nominated Nonfiction DSLR & Mirrorless Cinematography documentary filmmaker who has been producing documentaries since 1978, when he joined Florentine Films. Many of his works David Martinez is a cinematographer and producer known for his have been produced for national PBS broadcast. cinematic approach to visual storytelling. He travels the world producing content for clients such as Volvo, The New York Times, ALLIE HUMENUK Warner Music, and Sony Music. Cinéma Vérité IGOR MARTINOVIC Allie Humenuk is an award-winning filmmaker and Emmy nominated Cinematography Master Class cinematographer whose films have been broadcast nationally and internationally. She has taught film and video production at Harvard A two-time Emmy nominee and winner of an ASC award for University and the Massachusetts College of Art. HBO’s The Night Of, Igor Martinovic’s credits include House of Cards, Man on Wire, Keith Richards:Under the Influence, Bruce DOUG JENSEN Springsteen’s High Hopes and Errol Morris’s American Dharma. Producing Scripted Instructional Videos Shooting & Selling Stock Footage JACK MCDONALD The Art of Lighting & Shooting Interviews Writing & Developing the Documentary Doug Jensen is a cinematographer, producer, director, editor, An Emmy Award-winning writer and director of documentary consultant, and founder of Vortex Media. He is a member of films for National Geographic Explorer, Discovery, TLC, and PBS, Sony’s independent Certified Experts, and he brings his real-world Jack McDonald’s work spans worldwide broadcast, online media, perspective into the classroom. NGOs, and advocacy. BRIAN KAUFMAN CLARK MIDDLETON Canon DSLR & Mirrorless Storytelling On Film Acting: A Lab for Directors & Writers Brian Kaufman is an Emmy-winning filmmaker, and the Executive Clark Middleton’s acting credits include Twin Peaks, The Blacklist, Video Producer at the Detroit Free Press. His work has been Sin City, Kill Bill: Volume 2, Law & Order, and Birdman. He has featured in film festivals nationwide, including DOC NYC. worked with directors like David Lynch, Ang Lee, Quentin Tarantino, and Richard Linklater. He is a lifetime member of the BRIAN J. KELLY Actors Studio, and a director, writer and performance coach. Advanced Aerial Cinematography and Photography Brian Kelly is the head of Single Malt Media, which over the last ten years has become widely recognized for their pioneering efforts in the use of UAV (drone) technology for aerial cinematography. VISIT WWW. MAINEMEDIA.E D U | 877. 577.770 0 67
ERIC MOFFORD BEN STUMPF The AD/UPM/Line Producer Workshop Film & Video Teachers Workshop Creative Producing for Film & TV A career documentary filmmaker and editor, Ben Stumpf creates work Eric Mofford is a producer, assistant director, and production that raises awareness about social issues and causes. He has also manager who has been involved in over 150 films, television and web taught creative technology to high school students for over 10 years. programs, music videos, and commercials. His credits include 24, Mercy Street, Daughters of the Dust, and 9/11 Inside the Pentagon. PAUL TAYLOR The Steadicam Workshop KAREN MONCRIEFF Camera in Action The Director’s Craft Paul Taylor is based in Los Angeles and has operated Steadicam An award-winning filmmaker, Karen Moncrieff’s directorial credits for over twenty years on feature films, episodic tv, music videos, include episodes of the popular Netflix series 13 Reasons Why and documentaries and commercials. He has a passion for sharing his the iconic Emmy-winning show Six Feet Under. knowledge and looks forward to every workshop. BILL PANKOW, A.C.E. RICH UNDERWOOD The Art of Editing Advanced Film & Video Teachers Workshop Bill’s editing credits include ten films directed by Brian DePalma including The Untouchables, Carlito’s Way, and Scarface. His other Rich Underwood is an award-winning commercial and credits include HBO’s Treme, Letters to Juliet, and The Equalizer. documentary director. Rich has an extensive background in cinematography which has given him a unique approach to BILL PAWLOWSKI controlling the visual image. He is very involved and passionate 2-Day Audio Production about the projects he takes on. Bill Pawlowski is a Brooklyn-based production sound mixer who DANA RAE WARREN has worked on features, shorts and documentaries around the NonFiction Film Story Craft world for clients such as HBO, Google and Nike. Rough Cut Jump Start Strategic Storytelling for Nonprofits SUZI POND 2-day Accelerated Audio Storytelling Dana Rae Warren is a filmmaker, teacher, and consultant with Audio Storytelling over 20 years of experience in the television documentary and independent film worlds. Her works include award-winning Suzi Pond is an award-winning digital journalist, producer, television and independent feature projects. and storyteller. Her work has appeared on NPR’s “All Things Considered” and on websites for the Portland Press Herald, DAVID H. WELLS Boston Magazine, and United Way. Narrative Videos for the Storytelling Photographer 2–Day Drone Cinematography TOM RYAN Digital Workflow David Wells specializes in intercultural communications. His photo- 2-Day Adobe Premiere essays have been funded by fellowships from Nikon/NPPA, the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, the MacArthur Foundation, and Tom Ryan is a New England-based editor and filmmaker. He has the Fulbright Foundation. worked with Production Companies like Redtree and Timber & Frame. He teaches in The Professional Certificate Program at Maine Media. PETER WERNER The Director’s Craft BOB SACHA New Media, New World An Oscar-winning and Emmy-nominated director, Peter Werner’s credits include Elementary, Justified, Grimm, Law & Order: Criminal Bob Sacha is an award-winning director, cinematographer, editor, Intent, Bull, The Blacklist, and many other films and shows. teacher, photographer, and collaborator on visual journalism projects. He has made videos for the New York Times, Apple, HEATHER WINTERS MediaStorm, and many others. Making the Documentary: A Real World Guide MICHAEL SARDO Heather Winters is an award-winning director and two-time Writing for Television Sundance-winning and Oscar-nominated executive producer. Her credits include Morgan Spurlock’s Super Size Me, Anywhere USA, A showrunner for both comedy and drama, Emmy-nominated Two: The Story of Roman & Nyro, Class Act, Convention, and MTV’s writer and producer Michael Sardo has worked on hundreds of Real World. She teaches producing at Sarah Lawrence College. episodes of television including Caroline in the City, Rizzoli & Isles and Fairly Legal. He recently wrote the series adaptation of DAVID WRIGHT Margaret Atwood’s novel The Heart Goes Last for MGM Television. Documentary Camera SCOTT STRIMPLE David Wright is an Emmy and BAFTA award-winner who has From Earth to Sky: Drone Flight Aerial Filmmaking and Photography worked in over 60 countries as a cameraman, producer, and photographer. His clients include National Geographic, the BBC, Scott Strimple is a director and Emmy award winning filmmaker PBS, and Discovery. who is known for his diverse expertise and effective style of teaching within the aerial photography and filmmaking arena. 68 MAINE MEDIA WORKSHOPS + COLLEGE 2020
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BOOK ARTS Books | Letterpress Art of the Book * Letterpress Mentorship: Printing POETRY WEEK: JUN 7-13 | $950 Books, Boxes, or Broadsheets * Afternoons in the Book Arts Studio JUL 19-26 | $950 JUN 21-27 | $1095 JUN 14-20 AUG 23-29 | $1195 In this workshop, you will learn the ins and During the second annual Maine Media Use any or all of these mentorship week outs of letterpress printing in all its varied Poetry Week, the Book Arts Studio will in the book arts studio to plan out and forms. We will work with handset type be offering demonstrations and hands-on produce the project of your dreams! We will and photopolymer plates, plus other ways letterpress experience to set and print your work over summer meeting once per month of using this incredible machine to print poetry. to develop your project from sketches and images. Take this week and one or all of the maquettes to figuring out the best course three upcoming weeks called “Art of the SEE P.76 FOR POETRY WEEK of action and the best design options to Book” to print pages, or posters or make choice of paper, book cloth and bindings. boxes/cases to house your creations. In Session One, make thorough plans to take full advantage of all the upcoming RICHARD REITZ SMITH workshops in printing, bookbinding and Richard Reitz Smith is the Book Arts Program Chair and Studio Manager at Maine Media. other art techniques. He is an artist trained as a graphic designer and excels in marrying traditional techniques with modern technology in the pursuit of all forms of book arts and letterpress printing. Session Three will run concurrently with Paul Moxon’s Vandercook Week. The Herbarium: Weed, Flower, Herb, Finding your Creative Soul with Frameworks: Exploring Sculpture Type: Collaborative Linked Verse and Books/Narrative and and Word Poetry Storytelling in 3D! JUN 21-27 | ÉIREANN LORSUNG | $1125 JUN 28-JUL 4 | JULIA FERRARI | $1125 JUL 5-11 | ERIN SWEENEY | $1125 Traditionally, an herbarium is a collection Starting with writing collaborative linked Utilizing several sculptural techniques of plant specimens preserved for study. verse poetry, we will spend a week and materials (wire, rattan, fabric) we will They offer us a way into the beauty of immersing ourselves in the art and craft combine sculptural structures with book our everyday lives. We will make small of setting & printing with metal type, and structures. Thinking three-dimensionally, books that reflect the burgeoning Maine making a simple soft cover book. We will we will explore concepts and narrative in summer landscape and hold our daily be working with a fixed material (type) in new ways. Expecting new responses from documentation and specimens. We will a very fluid way, as we tap into the rhythm our viewers, we will discuss how these spend our time walking in area gardens, of this material and its connection to our structures can be viewed, handled, shared. taking notes, making observations, and creative self. attuning our visual and verbal senses to the natural world in its smallest parts. BOOK ARTIST IN RESIDENCE FALL 2020 This month long residency is designed to support a practicing book artist in the completion of any project that combines word and image in an innovative book form. The resident has unlimited access to our Book Arts studio and receives a weekly stipend of $350, materials support of up to $500, a travel stipend, meals on campus, and housing in Rockport. See our website for application info and deadlines. Photo by Darcy Aders 70 MAINE MEDIA WORKSHOPS + COLLEGE 2020
Photo by Darcy Aders Letterpress Paper Goods: Holiday Gifts Part 1 Photopolymer Gravure Collagraphy: Cut, Score, Glue, Ink, SEP 13-19 | $1150 JUL 12-18 | JEANNE WELLS | $1195 and Print! AUG 16-22 | HADIEH SHAFIE | $1195 Beat the holiday crunch! Join us for a Polymer photogravure is a modern take creative week of holiday gift making or Pop on the copperplate photogravure process, In this course, students will explore the Up Show product generation! Working with which allows us to blend the best of modern process of collagraphy, an experimental handset type and vintage letterpress plates technology and traditional craft to produce approach to building a plate through a you will create unique cards, bookmarks, stunning hand-pulled prints. Students will collaging that incorporates both additive name tags, and more. learn the basics of intaglio printing from and subtractive techniques, hence Collag Photoshop files and a variety of techniques, (Collage) + Graphy (printing process) Letterpress Paper Goods: Holiday including the direct-to-plate method of Students will be introduced to materials, Gifts Part 2 making polymer plates. techniques, and paper preparation. SEP 20-26 | $1150 Join for a second week of pre-holiday gift generation! This week we will be creating specialty papers with paste or marbling techniques. These can be custom printed and used to cover deluxe gift cases like clamshell boxes, folios, or jewelry boxes. You will learn simple methods to cut binders board and construct 3-D objects to contain and protect your special gifts. Outside the Frame: How to Create Three-Dimensional Art Objects Using Your Photographs SEP 6-11 | JAMES PUTNAM ABBOTT | $950 This class will feature a reductive collaging technique as well as several joining, fastening, and sealing techniques. Learn to imagine the two dimensional image in new contexts, and combining with complementary objects or ephemera in the sort of Joseph Cornell world. Takes place off-site at Rockland Studio. The Handmade Photo Book Vandercook Week: Maintenance and 2-Day Sewn Board Bindings JUL 19-AUG 1 | ELIOT DUDIK | $2495 Presswork * SEP 12-13 | COLIN URBINA | $550 AUG 23-29 | PAUL MOXON | $1195 In week one, take the first step towards A sewn board binding is a nontraditional publishing a monograph— pore over your Participants will learn all the points of and easy way to attach boards to a book. work with peer input to arrive at a final edit/ maintenance, cleaning, and lubrication on This structure makes an excellent journal, sequence. In week two, focus on arranging the presses in the book arts studio and sketchbook, or logbook, as it can lay a print file that follows your sequence make needed repairs. Participants will flat and is lightweight. In this workshop and select materials that enhance your have the opportunity to work on individual students will learn how to make this binding photographs. Learn to sew a multi-section projects suitable for the remaining time. which once learned is easily made at home book and make a hardcover binding. Bravely bring examples of your worst without any specialized equipment. printing to be critiqued in class. Letterpress - Power of the Press * Printmaking on the Letterpress Visual Books For Photographers AUG 2-8 | AMOS PAUL KENNEDY, JR. | $1295 AUG 30-SEP 5 | $1045 OCT 25-31 | CIG HARVEY | $1595 Learn letterpress techniques from master Letterpresses are versatile machines. In this Reconnect with your creative process printer Amos Paul Kennedy Jr. who is week-long class, explore various ways of as you explore the handmade book as a known for social and political commentary, creating images with the presses, including medium for photography. Leave with five particularly in printed poster form. One wood- or linocut printing techniques, as well small books, filled with your own content, critic noted that Kennedy was “…unafraid of as several printing techniques like pressure as you learn a new structure each day. asking uncomfortable questions about race printing and additive as well as subtractive and artistic pretension.” monotypes with masking and stencils. * These workshops count toward training for the studio membership program. VISIT WWW. MAINEMEDIA . E D U | 877. 577.770 0 7 1
BOOK ARTS Digital Design Adobe InDesign: Self-Publishing with Blurb in Lightroom Adobe Illustrator JUN 14-20 | $1045 JUN 21-27 | $995 Digital Design for Publication SEP 20-26 | $1045 SEP 27-OCT 3 | $995 JUN 7-13 | $995 SEP 13-19 | $995 The Blurb plugin in Lightroom is a great Adobe Illustrator is a mainstay for designers option for self-designing and publishing a specializing in logo creation, brand Explore the process of making a publishable simple, image heavy book that’s light on development, wayfinding, and custom file from start to finish in Adobe InDesign. text. Students should bring a rough edit signage. Through demos and hands-on Learn how to set up a document for print or of the images they’d like to include in their work, students will learn the essentials web, import images, layout text, and export book. Most students will be able to finish of working with vector-based graphics your file properly. Perfect for students who the design of their book and upload it to through personal branding projects. want to design their own book, create a Blurb at the end of the week for purchase. product catalog, or make dynamic web 2-Day Adobe InDesign content that combines word and image. SEP 12-13 | $395 DAVID ALLEN An introduction to the fundamentals of David Allen is a graphic artist and book designer with a foundation in Adobe’s industry-standard design program. drawing and painting. He is the former Art Director of Maine Authors Become familiar with the basics so that you Publishing and Custom Museum Publishing of Thomaston. can continue to build your skills on your own or in our weeklong InDesign class. Graphic Designer: Rafi Baeza Photo by Darcy Aders 2-Day Graphic Design: BOOK ARTS MEMBERSHIP & Creating a Brand Identity STUDIO RENTAL PROGRAM SEP 12-13 | RAFI BAEZA | $395 Our membership program allows creative people in our community to rent time Do you have an idea for a logo or want to in our incredible studio, get discounts on classes, and have access to one-on-one develop your own brand? In this workshop mentorship for projects. we will bring your identity to life. The class will begin by discussing your concepts, Various membership levels are available, in addition to a la carte options for developing rough sketches and then taking hourly, weekly, and monthly rentals. Be a part of our growing community of book the sketches to the computer where we will artists! You can learn more on our website. create a logo. This logo will then be the basis from which we will build your brand. We will discuss color palette, typography, look and feel as well as applications for your new identity. 72 MAINE MEDIA WORKSHOPS + COLLEGE 2020
BOOK ARTS Faculty JAMES PUTNAM ABBOTT ÉIREANN LORSUNG Outside the Frame The Herbarium: weed, flower, herb, and word James Abbott’s work spans several media: sculpture, collage, Éireann Lorsung is the author of Music for Landing Planes By photography, and 3-D mixed media. He was trained at the and Her Book, along with the chapbook Sweetbriar. She lived for Maryland Institute and has exhibited in numerous galleries. His many years in rural Belgium, where she ran a writers’ and artists’ creative focus has shifted to three-dimensional work, utilizing residency center. A 2016 NEA fellow, she is currently at work on wood, stone, wire, metals, wax and various found objects. several cross-genre projects. RAFI BAEZA PAUL MOXON 2-Day Graphic Design: Creating a Brand Identity Vandercook Week: Maintenance and Presswork Rafi Baeza brings more than twenty years of visual branding Paul Moxon is an educator, author of Vandercook Presses: experience. His background encompasses corporate identity systems, Maintenance, History and Resources, and web editor for the American print graphics, packaging and environmental programs. Rafi has Printing History Association. He travels the country to teach graphic developed brands for The Florida Grand Opera, FedEx, Sears, and design and printing, and to maintain Vandercook Presses. more. Rafi Baeza is currently the Marketing Director for Maine Media. RICHARD REITZ SMITH DAVID ALLEN SEE P.70 FOR WORKSHOPS WITH RICHARD REITZ SMITH SEE P.72 FOR WORKSHOPS WITH DAVID ALLEN HADIEH SHAFIE ELIOT DUDIK Collagraphy: Cut, score, glue, ink, and print! Editing and Sequencing the Handmade Photo Book Hadieh Shafie has described her works as “part sculpture, part Eliot Dudik is a photographic artist, educator, and bookmaker drawing, part artist’s book.” Often, they comprise tightly coiled exploring the connections between culture, place, and history. strips of brightly coloured paper, bearing calligraphy, arranged in He published his first monograph in 2010 and recently released pattern. Her works are held, among others, by the British Museum, Country Made of Dirt, a fine-press artist book. Metropolitan Museum of Art, and the U.S. State Department. JULIA FERRARI ERIN SWEENEY Finding your Creative Soul with Type Frameworks: Exploring Sculpture and Books Julia Ferrari is a letterpress printer, poet, and artist who has worked Erin Sweeney lives and works in New Hampshire. She teaches with metal type for 30-plus years, creating letterpress books for book arts workshops at her Lovely In The Home Press and travels her own press (Trois Fontaine) and for authors and artists such as to teach and exhibit across Maine; throughout New England, Maya Angelou, John Ashbery, Samuel Becket & Arthur Miller, with and internationally. She is currently an Assistant Professor in her business: Golgonooza Letter Foundry & Press. Foundations and Printmaking at New England College. CIG HARVEY COLIN URBINA Visual Books For Photographers 2-Day Sewn Board Bindings Cig Harvey is an artist whose practice seeks to find the magic in Colin Urbina considers himself, as a bookbinder, both artist and everyday life. Most recently in 2020 Cig was awarded the Maine in artisan. His shop, Low Mountain Binder, is located in Boston, America Award, presented by the Farnsworth Art Museum’s Board Massachusetts. Colin has studied books since 2002, and has been of Trustees in honor of an individual or group who has made an a professional bookbinder since 2011. In his shop he makes and outstanding contribution to Maine’s role in American art. repairs books, crafts boxes to hold special books, and doodles. AMOS PAUL KENNEDY, JR. JEANNE WELLS Letterpress - Power of the Press Photopolymer Gravure Amos Kennedy says he is “a master at printing badly”, but what Photographer Jeanne Wells was born and raised on the Maine incredible results! At age 40, he was so mesmerized by an 18th- coast, where she has lived most of her life. She uses all forms century print shop and book bindery demo that he quit his job and formats of cameras, and employs a range of antiquarian to continue printmaking studies at the University of Wisconsin- and alternative printing techniques such as wet plate collodion, Madison, and later teach graphic design at Indiana University. photogravure, platinum, liquid silver emulsion and lith printing. VISIT WWW. MAINEMEDIA.E D U | 877. 577.770 0 73
THE WRITERS HARBOR® Writing Program Iceland Writing Retreat APR 26-MAY 2 | MEG WESTON | $2250 Concentrate on your writing in the remote beauty of Iceland. Using the Amherst Writers & Artists methodology, you’ll write daily from prompts designed to get the ink flowing and the seeds sown for beginning or continuing a writing project. Please see Travel workshops (P.39) for more information on this workshop. Instructor Meg Weston with writers in September 2018 Iceland Writing Retreat. Photo by Meg Weston Instructor Daniel Gross with class at Maine Media. Photo by Darcy Aders Writing the Long Lost Home: Creating Magazine Writing in the Freelance Age What Matters to You: Writing the a Memoir of the Immigrant Experience JUN 14-20 | DANIEL A. GROSS | $1175 Personal Essay JUN 7-13 | ELIZABETH MIKI BRINA | $1195 JUN 28- JUL 4 | WILLIAM GIRALDI | $1150 Learn to tell true stories and find them a Access your origin story, the experiences of home in the digital age. Learn to structure a The personal essay is an eclectic literary relatives who had immigrated. Very often this riveting narrative, and find out how to pitch form that can include elements of memoir, story begins at a pivotal point in history, in your story to editors during this workshop. philosophical contemplation, and psychological places disrupted by war or political upheaval Get feedback and one-on-one coaching on rumination. It is a narrative of your personal or famine, places you have never lived, but your work. involvements, of your engagement with your still live in you. Dwell, explore, speculate, and surroundings. Aim to compose your personal empathize with previous generations, tracing essays in this discussion-based workshop, and the lineage of your influence in this workshop. study examples of important essays by masters of the form. 74 MAINE MEDIA WORKSHOPS + COLLEGE 2020
POETRY CHAPBOOK INTENSIVE with Richard Blanco JUL 5- NOV 8 | RICHARD BLANCO | $2795 Over a period of 5 months, this intensive will focus on generating, editing, and organizing a chapbook of twelve to fifteen poems. The Course will begin the week of July 5th with a week-long, on-campus residency with Blanco and your cohort of fellow poets. See our website for details. Instructor Richard Blanco teaching a poetry workshop. Photo by Amanda Piela Writing Fiction Editors Love Writing From Place: Nature Writing Writing Into Deep Truth JUL 5-11 | MAURICE CARLOS RUFFIN | in all Genres AUG 2-8 | STEVE ALMOND | $1225 JUL 19-25 | DAVID GESSNER | $1255 $1255 Demystify elements of craft, plot, narrative, Explore writing about nature and place in style, and characterization. A generative Learn ways to write well and increase essay, fiction, memoir, and nature writing. workshop to compel you to turn away from your chances for publication from this Using exercise and prompts, journaling and fancy language and gimmickry to focus on distinguished author of short stories, with interviewing, create writing that is vivid and telling the truth about people and events an acclaimed debut novel published in visceral. Contribute your voice to the work that matter most deeply. January 2019. Learn must-know techniques of preserving the natural world. to grab your reader, and the different avenues to get your story out. Writing Your Life: A Workshop in Travel Memoir: At Home In The World Nuts & Bolts of Writing Poetry Creative Memoir JUL 26- AUG 1 | STEPHANIE ELIZONDO AUG 9-15 | KEVIN PILKINGTON | $1195 JUL 12-18 | RICHARD GOODMAN | $1150 GRIEST | $1350 Examining word choice, metaphoric We all have a story to tell. Learn to tell Got wanderlust? Learn to quench it with language, music, diction, sonics, and the yours in a way that will captivate complete your pen. You’ll begin with a brief survey of line and line breaks, explore how these strangers. Open to writers who are just travel literature throughout the ages, then elements best serve and come closest beginning, as well as those who have you’ll explore different ways of weaving to your vision. You’ll examine and draw already begun the journey of telling their observation and conversations into story inspiration from established poets to see personal story. arcs that recreate pivotal places to your how their approaches to structure makes lives. Lace up your boots: in this class, we’ll their poem successful. In addition, individual be roaming. conferences are open to all students. Photo by Darcy Aders Photo by Darcy Aders VISIT WWW. MAINEMEDIA.E D U | 877. 577.770 0 75
Autobiographical Fiction From Journalism to Creative AUG 16-22 | SARAH VAN ARSDALE | Nonfiction SEP 21-26 | MIMI EDMUNDS | $1095 $1150 Make the leap from being a reporter, or Explore how to use your own life recording journals, field notes, or diaries, experiences to inspire your writing. Blend and make your writing find new life in the fiction and memoir into engaging, lively, form of creative nonfiction. Work with real and publishable writing. Explore both life experience, and storytelling techniques genres in reading and writing exercises to to create compelling narratives. fuel your creative impulses to create your own autobiographical fiction. Stepping Into the Mystery of You: A Intro To Novel In A Month Memoir Workshop OCT 10-11 | LEWIS ROBINSON | $395 SEP 13-19 | ANDRE DUBUS III | $1195 Now Is The Time to Write Your Novel! Find your remembered story through an Gear up for NaNoWriMo (National Novel honest excavation of the fragments that Writing Month) to jumpstart a novel. Let’s have never left you. Ignite your memoir into consider what ingredients make for a writing itself. You’ll penetrate the mystery great story, structures that best serve your of your story in a workshop with renowned characters and plot, and how opening author and storyteller, Andre Dubus III. pages of your book propel your readers into the world you’ve created. Lunenburg Writing Retreat and Live Storytelling: Learn from a Instructor Annabelle Gurwitch. Photo courtesy of Literary Festival Annabelle Gurwitch SEP 20-26 | MEG WESTON | $1150 Moth Performer & Bestselling Author OCT 11-17 | ANNABELLE GURWITCH | $1350 Join Meg Weston in Nova Scotia this fall. In life and in business, it’s important to know the art of storytelling. Learn how to carry an Please see Travel workshops (P.39) for more audience with you into the heart of a true story, and to tell it with skill, confidence, and information on this workshop. authority. THE WRITERS HARBOR®: POETRY WEEK JUN 14-20 | $995 Three amazing poets, one incredible week of workshops, craft seminars, and readings on the coast of Maine. Live and breathe poetry on campus among visual storytellers in various media arts, including photographers, filmmakers and handmade book artists. A stimulating experience of words and images. The Photographic Poem with Conscious Imitation with In Pursuit of a More Passionate Richard Blanco Ellen Bass Syntax with Kevin Pilkington Richard Blanco is the 5th U.S. Inaugural Poet Ellen Bass is a poet, teacher & Chancellor of Kevin Pilkington is an award-winning author and author of more than 6 books. the Academy of American Poets. of nine poetry collections. Take photog raphs of your own as an exercise “Imitation, conscious imitation, is one of Challenge and ignite your work from close to explore by analogy how the poetic eye, the great methods, perhaps the method of analytical reading of poems by established like the eye of a camera, focuses and frames learning to write,” said Theodore Roethke. poets. Reinvigorate your own poems your experiences to render stories; you will You’ll look at poems by selected poets then with exercises done in class and further then “redevelop” these photos into poems. make your our own poems that build upon the impulse and intention of your poems. These photographs are ekphrastic prompts the past to create something fresh. Leave Be curious and brave as you tap into the to write poems that explore our emotional with work that’s more authentic, courageous, unconscious and explore the mysteries that responses to those rich stories. and consciously crafted than you’ve ever make us human. written before. Dedicated Writing Scholarships are available. See P.81 for more information. 76 MAINE MEDIA WORKSHOPS + COLLEGE 2020
THE WRITERS HARBOR® Faculty STEVE ALMOND RICHARD GOODMAN Writing Into Deep Truth Writing Your Life: A Workshop in Creative Memoir Steve Almond is the author of NY Times Bestsellers Candyfreak Author of French Dirt: The Story of a Garden in the South of and Against Football, as well as short fiction work in the Best France, A New York Memoir, and The Soul of Creative Writing, American Stories, Pushcart Prize Anthology, and other collections. Richard Goodman teaches at the University of New Orleans. ELLEN BASS * DANIEL A. GROSS Poet, teacher, and editor, Ellen Bass is a Chancellor of the Academy Magazine Writing in the Freelance Age of American Poets. Her book Like a Beggar was a finalist for The A writer and audio producer based in NYC, Daniel Gross’s writing Paterson Poetry Prize, The Publishers Triangle Award, and more. has appeared in the Washington Post, Newsweek, The Guardian, The New Yorker, and the Atlantic. RICHARD BLANCO * Richard Blanco is the fifth inaugural poet in U.S. history and the ANNABELLE GURWITCH author of two memoirs, more than four books of poetry, and Live Storytelling: Learn from a Moth Performer & Bestselling Author won numerous awards including PEN’s Beyond Margins Award. A performer and a New York Times-bestselling author, Annabelle Gurwitch has a loyal following from her many media appearances MAURICE CARLOS RUFFIN and as a commentator on NPR. Writing Fiction Editors Love Maurice Carlos Ruffin’s debut novel We Cast a Shadow (2019) won ELIZABETH MIKI BRINA the William Faulkner Competition for Novel in Progress. His short Writing the Long Lost Home stories have received critical acclaim. Elizabeth Miki Brina’s works have appeared in River Teeth, Hippocampus, Hyphen, and New Delta Review. Her memoir tentatively ANDRE DUBUS III titled SPEAK, OKINAWA will be published by Knopf in 2021. Stepping Into the Mystery of You: A Memoir Workshop NY Times bestselling author of novels and the memoir: Townie, KEVIN PILKINGTON * Andre Dubus III is dedicated to writing and the creative process. His Nuts & Bolts of Writing Poetry novel House of Sand and Fog became an Oscar-nominated film. Author of 9 poetry collections, Kevin Pilkington won the La Jolla Poets Press National Book Award, the Ledge chapbook award, the MIMI EDMUNDS New York Book Festival Award, and the 2017 IPPY Award. From Journalism to Creative Nonfiction LEWIS ROBINSON Mimi Edmunds has worked as a broadcast journalist with CBS, PBS, the Intro To Novel In A Month Discovery Network, and more. She has her MFA in Creative NonFiction from Lewis Robinson is the author of the novel Water Dogs, a New the Stonecoast Writing Program and works on independent productions. York Times Editor’s Choice selection. His writing has appeared in numerous publications and on NPR’s program Selected Shorts. DAVID GESSNER Writing from Place: Nature Writing in all Genres SARAH VAN ARSDALE Autobiographical Fiction David Gessner’s 11 books blend a love of nature, humor, memoir, Sarah Van Arsdale is the prize-winning author of four novels and and environmentalism, including Leave It as It Is and the NY Times the poem, The Catamount. She teaches at Antioch and in the MFA Bestselling All the Wild That Remains. program at NYU. WILLIAM GIRALDI MEG WESTON What Matters to You: Writing the Personal Essay Iceland Writing Retreat Lunenburg Writing Retreat and Literary Festival William Giraldi is the author of the novels Busy Monsters and Hold Meg Weston received her MFA in creative nonfiction from Lesley the Dark, the memoir The Hero’s Body, and a collection of criticism, University, and is certified in the Amherst Writers and Artists American Audacity. He is Master Lecturer at Boston University. method for facilitating writing groups. STEPHANIE ELIZONDO GRIEST * These instructors are teaching at The Writers Harbor®: Poetry Week Travel Memoir: At Home In The World Stephanie Griest is a globetrotting author of five award-winning books and travel memoirs, and has written for the New York Times, the Washington Post, VQR, Believer, and more. VISIT WWW. MAINEMEDIA.E D U | 877. 577.770 0 77
INTENSIVES Delve Deep into Your Subject Matter HISTORIC PROCESSES INTENSIVE JUN 7-AUG 8 | $8200 This specialized intensive is a unique opportunity to study and learn from Brenton Hamilton, a photographic historian and master of nineteenth century processes. The intensive is a sequence of workshops for you to learn nine different nineteenth century processes, develop a new language for your creative expression and build a portfolio of fine, handmade prints. The intensive runs for nine weeks, including seven weeks of workshops and two mentored weeks. THE COURSES The Portfolio Historic Process Mentoring Photo by Darcy Aders Exploring Alternaive Processes Tri-Color Gum Advanced Alternative Processes Carbon Printing PHOTOGRAPHY INTENSIVE $6250 (6 WEEKS) $7850 (8 WEEKS) $11,950 (12 WEEKS) Study with a different professional photographer each week. Spend 6, 8, or 12 weeks in Rockport this summer, attending Master Classes and workshops while working one-on-one with a mentor from our resident faculty. Summer Intensives are available in the following areas: Digital Photography Traditional B&W Printmaking Fine Art Digital Printmaking Documentary & Photojournalism Personal Vision Nature, Landscape, & Travel Photography The Summer Intensive program offers the chance to design a sequence of workshops and master-level classes in a specified area of interest. Develop your portfolio in our specialized alternative process lab, digital printing labs and commercial studio space; while engaging with up to two hundred artists each week, and working with five or eight premiere faculty members of your choice. Be paired with a mentor from our resident faculty who will assist your journey. Design this intensive to fit your specific needs—it is a great opportunity for anyone who wants to learn more about their artistic vision. Each 6-week intensive consists of four workshop weeks, with an additional two weeks included for one-on-one mentoring with a member of the resident faculty at Maine Media. Each 8-week intensive consists of five workshop weeks, with three additional weeks included for one-on-one mentoring with a resident faculty member at Maine Media. It is recommended that the first week and last week of the intensive be reserved for mentored weeks. Each 12-week intensive consists of eight workshop weeks. An additional four weeks is included for one-on-one mentoring with a resident faculty member at Maine Media. It is recommended that the first week and last week of the intensive be reserved for mentored weeks. Elect to concentrate on work solely in one field, or design a program that encompasses interests in a variety of areas. All Maine-based workshops offered in 2019 are available as part of an intensive program. All skill levels are welcome to apply. Photo by Darcy Aders 78 MAINE MEDIA WORKSHOPS + COLLEGE 2020
DOCUMENTARY INTENSIVE JUN 7-JUL 4 | $4495 This four week intensive introduces students to the dynamics of making short and long form documentaries. Guided by experienced professionals, you will explore development, structure, production, interviewing, camera work, and distribution. THE COURSES Making the Documentary: A Real World Guide Interviewing for the Documentary NonFiction Film Story Craft Documentary Camera Photo by Peter Logue CINEMATOGRAPHY INTENSIVE JUN 14-AUG 8 | $12,200 (SUMMER: 8 WEEKS) AUG 9-SEPT 5 | $5250 (SUMMER: 4 WEEKS) SEP 6-OCT 31 | $12,200 (FALL: 8 WEEKS) Our Cinematography Intensive is a fully immersive program that provides students with the knowledge, tools, and experience, essential to become a working professional in the film industry. Unlike any other film program you’ll find, this Intensive exposes you to fundamental film theory, top-tier industry equipment, and the tools and knowledge to prepare you to work as a professional, or get to the next level in your career. In a sequence of 4 or 8 workshops, you’ll spend each week focusing on a particular aspect of the art and craft of cinematography, and be guided by seasoned industry professionals with years of experience honing their craft at the highest levels of film production. You’ll make valuable professional connections, learn hands-on with industry gear, and accumulate content each week for your professional portfolio or demo reel. You’ll leave the intensive having gained meaningful and extensive experience in all aspects of cinematography, the camera, and visual storytelling. New in 2020! We will be offering a 4-Week iteration of the cinematography intensive. This program is ideal for students who want to immerse themselves in studying the craft, but are unable to commit to the full 8 weeks, or are looking for a more basic version of the traditional track. THE COURSES: 8-Week Summer Program: 8-Week Fall Program: The Art of Cinematography The Art of Cinematography Directing Actors for the Camera The Steadicam Workshop Set & Location Lighting Directing Actors for the Camera The Steadicam Workshop Set & Location Lighting The Camera & Visual Storytelling The Camera & Visual Storytelling Creative Lighting Design for Film + TV Feature Film Lighting Making The Portfolio Film Making The Portfolio Film Cinematography Master Class Cinematography Master Class 4-Week Summer Program: Lighting & Grip Basic Cinematography Lighting for Film & TV Camera in Motion Photo by Tor Rolf Johansen VISIT WWW. MAINEMEDIA. E D U | 877. 577.770 0 79
DIRECTING INTENSIVE JUN 14-AUG 8 | $10,995 Go deep into the art and craft of directing in this 8 week intensive, guided by industry professionals! Study with some of the most accomplished directors working today. Discover how to inspire and lead your cast and crew to realize your vision. Learn how to collaborate with actors, writers, producers, cinematographers, and editors. Each workshop is led by an accomplished professional who will provide a real world perspective on the realities of the craft, the art and business of filmmaking, and the dynamics of working in collaboration with one another. THE COURSES The Art of Editing Photo by Tor Rolf Johansen The Director’s Craft On Film Acting: A Lab for Directors & Writers Directing Actors for the Camera Story Structure & Character Development Directing Master Class Creative Producing for Film & TV Optional Add-on: Shooting & Directing Branded Content The Camera & Visual Storytelling SCREENWRITING INTENSIVE Photo by Christian Randolph Photo by Devin Altobello JUN 28-JULY 25 | $3995 Today’s screenwriters are increasingly working in both film and TV. In the industry, writers engage in the fluid conversation about which medium is best suited for an idea. In this four week intensive, you’ll study with professional screenwriters in both film and TV, then develop your idea with the guidance of an accomplished screenwriter. Along the way, you’ll learn about the practical realities of the marketplace. THE COURSES Story Structure & Character Development Writing for Television Script Development Lab (2 WEEKS) EDITING & POST PRODUCTION INTENSIVE JUL 19-AUG 15 | $4995 (4 WEEKS) JUN 21-AUG 15 | $8795 (8 WEEKS) Immerse yourself in the art and technique of sculpting image and sound for maximum impact. The four-week intensive takes you deep into the aesthetics, tools, and workflow of editing and post-production. You’ll explore The Art of Editing, Audio Post Production, Creative Sound Design for Film & TV, and finish with a Film Editing Master Class. Need a boot camp on the software programs? Expand this intensive to eight weeks by adding four of the following classes: Adobe Premiere, After Effects, DaVinci Resolve, Avid Media Composer or Advanced DaVinci Resolve. Please note that there will be an additional $200 charge if students elect the option to take Advanced DaVinci Resolve. 80 MAINE MEDIA WORKSHOPS + COLLEGE 2020
SCHOLARSHIPS At Maine Media, we are dedicated to creating opportunities for promising artists. We strive to increase accessibility to all interested participants through scholarship funding. Scholarships are available for young artists and adults based on financial need and artistic merit. For full details, application forms (downloadable pdfs) and application deadlines, please visit www.mainemedia.edu/workshops/scholarships. THE GENERAL WORKSHOPS SCHOLARSHIP FUND THE MEG WESTON SCHOLARSHIP For all workshops; adults and youth eligible. Meg Weston served as the President of Maine Media Workshops Partial tuition scholarships are available to deserving applicants. + College from 2012 to early 2020. She was the guiding force in Donations made to this fund by corporations and individual elevating Maine Media to where it is today: a leader in the world benefactors to Maine Media are intended to support the of media education. In her honor, a full tuition scholarship will be educational process of talented photographers, filmmakers, awarded annually. writers, or book artists. THE MATTINA PROCTOR SCHOLARSHIP PETTUS FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP For Photography & Filmmaking Workshops Pettus Foundation Scholarship, an endowed fund, is available with The Mattina Proctor Foundation provides scholarships funds for a preference given to single mothers, veterans, or teens. need-based scholarship to a deserving workshop student. PHOTOGRAPHY SCHOLARSHIPS YOUTH SCHOLARSHIPS THE SAM ABELL ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP MAINE YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP FUND This scholarship was endowed in honor of Sam Abell, the well- The Maine Youth Scholarship Fund exists to provide access to Maine known and respected American photographer. A merit-based full Media’s programming for students who share the organization’s tuition scholarship is given to one worthy student each year to home state. This scholarship is available to students in any discipline. attend any workshop. THE ARNOLD NEWMAN SCHOLARSHIPS KAREN VAN ALLSBURG MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FOR YOUNG PHOTOGRAPHERS Maine Media Women, in collaboration with Maine Media The Arnold and Augusta Newman Foundation has established an Workshops + College, awards a tuition scholarship of up to $1000 endowment to provide scholarships to young students studying to a qualified woman, or an emerging artist who would like to photography. further her skills in still photography. THE KEVIN MCCABE YOUNG PHOTOGRAPHER SCHOLARSHIP THE ARNOLD NEWMAN SCHOLARSHIP The Kevin McCabe Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to a The Arnold and Augusta Newman Foundation has established an deserving and talented student photographer (film or digital) from endowment to provide scholarships to students studying photography. Central New York State region. WRITING SCHOLARSHIPS DIVERSITY AND UNDERPRIVILEGED Two generous benefactors have established a fund that is MARILYN MOSS ROCKEFELLER & JAMES S. specific to teens from a culturally or ethnically under-represented ROCKEFELLER, JR. WRITING SCHOLARSHIPS background. Friends are encouraged to apply together! Scholarships are available to attend any of the writing workshops at Maine Media. Maine Media will award 5-7 individual scholarships FILMMAKING SCHOLARSHIPS of up to $1,500 for full tuition to any of the 2020 writing workshops listed on our website. THE CHRIS LEHMANN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Created in honor of Chris Lehmann, an Emmy Award winning Full ride to the Writers Harbor: In addition there will be three filmmaker and teacher at Maine Media, this scholarship can be applied writing scholarships available that include tuition, room & board in to the 4-week film school or any 1-week filmmaking workshop. our campus housing, and up to $500 travel stipend. BOOK ARTS SCHOLARSHIPS BILL LINSMAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP In honor of Bill Linsman, a long-time, well-loved and respected THE CHARLES ALTSCHUL BOOK ARTS SCHOLARSHIP workshop leader in Maine Media’s Directing program, this Funded by a generous and anonymous donor, MMW+C will offer a memorial scholarship is awarded to support emerging or early limited number of scholarships in the Book Arts curriculum. career directorial students. In 2019, we awarded 33 scholarships to Maine Media students. Visit www.mainemedia.edu/workshops/scholarships or contact [email protected] for more information on scholarships. VISIT WWW. MAINEMEDIA . E D U | 877. 577.770 0 8 1
DONORS 2019 Thank you! KEYSTONE FUND Phil and Linda Lewis PATRON $500-$999 Anonymous Amy Lowry Liz and Lance Ahearn Eddie and Sylvia Brown Maine Coast Construction Thayer Bigelow Dorsey Gardner and Ni Rong Mattina R. Proctor Foundation Julie Cawley Marcia Gibson-Minter and Daniel Minter Sue Michlovitz and Paul Velleman in honor of Meg Wetson Anna Ginn The Pettus Foundation Norm and Laura Diamond Barbara Goodbody Pro-Tech Security Alice Bingham Gorman John and Cynthia Reed in honor of Cig Harvey and Tim Whelan Len and Barbara Gulino Marilyn Moss Rockefeller and Michael and Pamela Dufour Cig Harvey Connie Garber Lawrence Hott James Rockefeller, Jr. Evelyn Hughes Rick Hopper Liv Rockefeller and Kenneth Shure Ellen Slotnick in memory of Jim Hughes in honor of Meg Weston Anna Strickland and Ed Earle Lawrence Hott Michael and Rosemary Jeans Sysco Ann Luther and Alan Vlach Sal Taylor Kydd and Steven Kydd Nils and Karen Tcheyan Madeline Island School of the Arts Tim Mahoney and Pam Donnelley TD Bank Judith and Doug O’Dell Joyce Tenneson and Jim Abbott in honor of Michael Mansfield Liv Rockefeller and Kenneth Shure Wayne and Barbara Thornbrough Roger and Gayle Mandle Nils and Karen Tcheyan Brinkley Thorne and Maisey Williams Robert Barro and Rachel McCleary Christina Wood WIPFLI|Macpage Patrisha McLean Chris Wood Fred Moon TRIPOD SOCIETY, CORPORATIONS, L. Taylor Mudge FOUNDATIONS, & OTHERS $5000+ UNDERWRITER $2500-$4999 Jeannine Mullan Jo Albert Michael and Denise Dubyak Roger Raepple Allen Insurance and Financial Judith Glickman Lauder Emma Simmons Anselmi Charles Altschul in honor of Joyce Tenneson Alan Sockloff Amica Company Foundation Valerie Landsburg Judy Stein Anonymous Don Logie Craig Stevens Arnold and Augusta Newman Foundation Cherie Wendelken Sarah Strouss B&H Photo-Video Bangor Savings Bank PARTNER $1000-$2499 Meg Weston and Roger Leddington Diane Berkstresser and William Runyeon Charlton and Eleanor Ames John and Gail Bertuzzi Barbara Buss DONOR $100-$499 Eddie and Sylvia Brown Anna Ginn Anonymous (4) Camden National Bank Barbara Goodbody Barbara Ayres Canon Inc, USA Michael and Rosemary Jeans Jean-Marc and Marian Bara Julie Cawley James and Alexandra Lawrence Fred and Cindy Beams C1 Entertainment, LLC Christopher and Charlotte Beebe Cold Mountain Builders in honor of Joyce Tenneson Susan Berman Sandy Colhoun and Selina Rossiter Tim Mahoney and Pam Donnelly John and Mary Alice Bird Dave and Susan Dennard John and Bonnie McCabe Andrea Birnbaum Eaton Peabody Attorneys at Law Sue Michlovitz and Paul Velleman Ann and Richard Bresnahan Elliot & Elliot Architecture Doug and Judy O’Dell Bruce Brown Jon Edwards and Nancy Fox Paula Panich Libra Foundation in honor of Meg Wetson Dorsey Gardner and Ni Rong in memory of Bill Linsman Renee and Chuck Brownman Randall Gebhardt Michael Pressman and Maia Danziger Group Dynamics, Inc. Richard Reitz Smith in honor of Matt Cosby Ron and Franziska Hart Peter and Ann Rothschild Peter Burgess Smith Ed and Ruth Kenney Stuart and Marianne Smith Reid Callanan The Kevin McCabe Scholarship James P. and Kaki Smith Gennaro Camelio Skip Klein and Judy Sandler Amy Campbell Joann and Jeffrey Chaus in memory of Keith and Jerome Freedman Chris Coffey Sol Comerchero Cathy Cone 82 MAINE MEDIA WORKSHOPS + COLLEGE 2020
Bestor Cram William Rae Ann Nicholson Brown B.C. Crane Sharon Creech and Lyle Rigg Richard Reitz Smith Kerry Curren Jane Richardson William and Alex Daugherty in honor of Joyce Tenneson and Meg Weston Sarah Szwajkos David de Roos Doug Rogers Rudi Dundas Paul and Martha Rogers in honor of Deanna Whittman Susi Eggenberger Lynne V. Rosen and Brenton Hamilton Carol Evans Robert Thompson Frederick Fenyvessy in honor of All the amazing instructors and staff Roy Wagner Cathi Finnemore Saint Joseph’s College William Geddes David F. Saul Jeff Whitney Michael Gerber Susan and Michael Schuler Jim Graham Jane Lena Schulman IN-KIND DONATIONS Len Gulino Jim Abbott George Haines in honor of Brenton Hamilton Cynthia Beams Ellen Harasimowicz Jim and Lynn Schaffer Roberta Belkin Lynn Harrison Richard Silver Ben Q America Corp Mark Harris Michael Skelton John Paul and Ardie Caponigro Mike and Sally Harris Larry Smuckler Mimi Edmunds Lynn Hoffman-Brouse Jose M. Soriano Carol Eisenberg Charles and Ann Holland Tom Spatig Barbara Goodbody Michael Hoyle Jim Graham Len Gulino in memory of Ruth Spatig (1930-2019) Cig Harvey Thom Johnson Bill, Lesley and Katie Sprague Robert Hebert Joanna Jones Gloria Stein Sean Kernan Rabbi Valerie Joseph Gerry Stephens Jr. Anna Labenz Julie Kahn Caroline Stevens Amy Lowry Stephen Keep Richard Tranfaglia Megan Magill Stefanie Kies Maggie Meiners in memory of Erika Alvarez Jeannine Mullan in honor of Judy O’Dell Rusty Wadsworth Fern Nesson Dawn Watson Jim Nickelson Skip Klein and Judy Sandler Marie and Warren Weinstein Donna Parratt in honor of Joyce Tenneson Joan Welsh Richard Reitz Smith Samoset Resort Paul and Jane Kyte FRIENDS Larry Smuckler Rebecca Lanning Anonymous (3) Joyce Tenneson Nash Lawrason Rafi Baeza Virginia Tracy Laurence Lehmann Jo Anne Bander Sarah Van Arsdale Charlie Lemay Carol Booth Caroline Wang Farley Lewis Arnold and James Broomberg Meg Weston Marion Miller Terry Campbell David Matthews Jo Ann Chaus INTERNS & VOLUNTEERS Roberta McLain Kent Fairfield Darcy Aders Abby Flanagan Tim Bucknam in honor of Judy Stein Edward Hing Coleman Camp Toby Donoghue Arno and Sandra Minkkinen in memory of Bill Linsman Mary Goughnour Glen Minshall Michael Holstein and Carol Booth Emma Kallman Diane and David Modesett Kevin J. Johnson Iris Wu Wayne and Caroline Morong Theodora Kalikow John Offen John Kavanaugh Elizabeth Opalenik Howard Kleinman in memory of Kate Carter Team Photo, Fall 1978 Audrey Leach John Osgood Zsuzsi Matolcsy Brett Perkins Steven Meyer Kevin Pilkington in honor of Meg Weston VISIT WWW. MAINEMEDIA.E D U | 877. 577.770 0 8 3
GENERAL INFO OUR MISSION Maine Media Workshops + College educates and inspires visual artists and storytellers to achieve their creative potential. We provide lifelong learning opportunities for those pursuing the fine arts and media-related professions. We are committed to fostering a diverse community that values creativity, respects culture, and seeks to deepen human understanding and expand communication in the world. MIDCOAST MAINE REGISTRATION DEADLINES are higher and are noted in the course description). Deposits can be made via Midcoast Maine’s picturesque small towns While there is no formal application check, approved company purchase order, and coastal landscape provide a colorful deadline, many workshops fill quickly. We Discover, MasterCard, or Visa. If your community and stunning backdrop for encourage you to register early. Call toll selected workshop begins less than 45 days our students and their creative endeavors. 877.577.7700 (207.236.8581 internationally) from application date, full payment should The area is home to award-winning or e-mail [email protected] to check on be made at time of registration. restaurants, museums, galleries, boutiques, class availability. and bookstores, as well as a wide range of SCHOLARSHIPS outdoor activities including hiking, sailing, EXPERIENCE & SKILL LEVELS swimming, and paddling. Scholarships are available for many of our On our website, each workshop lists programs, and we encourage all students YOUR WEEK AT A GLANCE the appropriate experience/skill level with financial need to apply. To learn more necessary to attend. In some cases a about scholarships we offer and how to Students arrive on campus on Sunday portfolio is required for admission. Please apply, please see P.81 or visit our website at afternoon, and gather in the Sound visit the website for portfolio submission www.mainemedia.edu/workshops/scholarships Stage after dinner to be welcomed by standards at www.mainemedia.edu/ staff and instructors. Classes begin at portfolio-submission. Resumes are required ACCEPTANCE 9AM on Monday morning. On Monday of all film/video applicants in Level 3 and and Tuesday nights during the summer, 4 workshops. Film reels, when required, We reserve a seat in your workshop upon selected visiting faculty participate in should be submitted via URL to registrar@ receipt of your application and deposit. Formal our Arnold Newman Masters Lecture mainemedia.edu. acceptance is contingent upon receipt of Series held in the beautiful Rockport portfolios, reels, or resume if required. The Opera House. Free and open to the APPLICATION FEE & acceptance process may take a few weeks. public, these fascinating presentations DEPOSITS Once accepted, we email you a copy of our about the artists’ work and careers are policies, travel information, and specifics always inspiring. After a full week of A non-refundable $55 application fee and to your workshop. Instructors may send creative immersion, we celebrate your a $500 tuition deposit are required at the additional information closer to the class date. accomplishments with a Friday night time of registration. Intensives require If a workshop is full, your name is placed on lobster dinner (alternatives are always a $1500 deposit. For one- and two-day a wait list. Applicants are contacted if a seat available) and a communal screening workshops, the entire amount is due at opens up. of student work. Many workshops will the time of registration. For off-site Travel end then but some may meet briefly on workshops, the deposit is $600 (some Saturday morning. Thank you to Brinkley S. Thorne for his major gift to Maine Media. HOW TO REGISTER Students can register online or by phone. To register online, after selecting a workshop, click the REGISTER button at the top of the course description, complete the form, and submit. To register by phone, please call us toll free at 877.577.7700 (207.236.8581 internationally). We’re always happy to help you in the selection of your workshop. 84 MAINE MEDIA WORKSHOPS + COLLEGE 2020
PAYMENT Photo by Andrew Todd must be used in the calendar year earned. No additional discounts apply to Included with your acceptance materials is an Saturday check-in is after 3PM, and Sunday workshop sequences that offer their own invoice for any balance due on your account. check-out is 10AM. Camping is not allowed on discount plan. Discount plans and special Payment is due 45 days prior to course start MMW+C property. offers may not be combined. There are (60 days for off-site Travel workshops). All fees some workshops for which no discount are to be paid in U.S. funds with cash, check, MEAL PLAN applies. bank draft, Visa, MasterCard, or Discover. We now offer Travel Insurance and recommend Community meals with delicious food and Multiple-course discounts: A 10% tuition that you purchase this option in case passionate conversation are an integral discount is available to students taking unforeseen events require a change in your part of the Maine Media experience; multiple workshops in one calendar plans. Information may be found at therefore the meal plan is required for year. Full tuition is charged for the most www.mainemedia.edu/workshops/registration- all students. Our meal plan begins with expensive workshop, then a 10% discount info/travel-insurance Sunday evening dinner, and includes a is credited for all additional workshops. full breakfast, lunch, and dinner Monday ACCOMMODATIONS through Friday, culminating in a Friday Multiple family/company discounts: A night lobster dinner (other options are 10% discount is offered for each additional We offer a variety of accommodations to suit always available). person attending a workshop from the all budgets, which can be booked at the time same immediate family. The discount is of registration. On-campus housing is limited For those staying in our on-campus deducted from the lowest tuition(s). This and often sells out. Other accommodation housing, the meal plan is included in same discount is available to employers. options are available locally. the price of accommodations. Pricing info may be found at www.mainemedia. Bring a Friend: Returning alumni receive Accommodations range from Economy to edu/workshops/registration-info/meal- a 10% discount on their workshop when Deluxe, please check our website for 2019 plan. Special diets may be able to be they bring a friend or family member 2020 rates. Rates are for six nights, Sunday accommodated. Please notify us prior along! Both you and your companion evening through Saturday morning. Check-in is to your arrival. Students staying for two receive 10% off your respective after 3PM on Sunday, and check-out is 11AM on or more weeks should be aware that no workshops. There are some restrictions: Saturday. Saturday night lodging is included for meals are served between Friday evening the companion must be new to Maine students attending multiple-week workshops. and Sunday dinner. Restaurants and a Media and both you and your friend must All packages include our meal plan. supermarket are within easy walking register for your workshop on the same distance of the campus. day and attend the same week. SATURDAY STAY-OVER DISCOUNT PLANS & Parents/Grandparents of Young Saturday arrivals or Sunday departures may be SPECIAL OFFERS Artists: Young Artists and Parents or arranged for an additional cost. Please visit our Grandparents are eligible for a 10% website at www.mainemedia.edu/workshops/ MMW+C offers a number of discount discount when they sign up for workshops registration-info/lodging for more information. plans and special offers on workshops during the same week. at our Rockport campus. Discounts and special offers are non-transferable and VISIT WWW. MAINEMEDIA.E D U | 877. 577.770 0 8 5
WITHDRAWAL & INSTRUCTOR REPLACEMENT Students registered under the GI Bill® REFUND POLICY will not be subjected to any penalty, Occasionally a listed instructor is unable including the assessment of late fees, Enrollment is limited in our workshops, to participate due to a change in his or denial of access to classes, libraries, or so once you have been accepted your her professional schedule. If we replace any institutional facility, or required to participation is important to us: we rely an instructor, we do so with someone who borrow additional funds, on any covered on your attendance to make important has similar credentials. We will announce individual because of the individual’s arrangements with faculty and other the change to those registered in the ability to meet his or her financial logistics. If you must withdraw from a workshop and update the website. obligations to the institution due to the workshop, please do so in writing or email delayed disbursement funding from the to [email protected]. We provide MILITARY VETERANS VA under chapter 31 or 33. the following refund policy (please note: BENEFITS the $55 registration fee is non-refundable): TITLE IV FUNDING US Veterans may use their Chapter All Rockport Based Workshops 33 benefits to attend Maine Media Students enrolled in our PCVS or MFA Withdraw more than 45 days prior to the Workshops + College programs. The programs are eligible for Title IV (FAFSA) start of your workshop and we will refund Professional Certificate and MFA degree funding. See our website for details. all payments made, less a $125 cancellation programs are eligible for the Post 9/11 GI fee and the $55 registration fee. Bill®. Most other workshops & programs DISCLAIMER qualify as well. Veterans who performed Withdraw less than 45 days, but more than active duty service after September 10, All information in this catalog is correct 30 days prior to the start of your workshop 2001, as well as current military members to the best of our knowledge at the and we will retain 50% of your workshop and eligible dependents seeking training time of publication. Maine Media is not tuition and the $55 registration fee. in the fields of filmmaking, photography, responsible for typographical errors or or multimedia can visit www.gibill.va.gov subsequent necessary changes. Check our Withdraw 30 days or less prior to the start for benefit information. website or call our offices for the latest of your workshop, there will be no refund. information. Travel Workshops Maine Media Workshops + College is a registered tax-exempt 501(c)(3) Withdraw more than 60 days prior to corporation. Maine Media Workshops + College does not discriminate on the the start of your workshop and we will basis of age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, creed, refund all payments made, less a $250 ancestry, national and ethnic origin, physical or mental handicap. cancellation fee and the $55 registration fee. Withdraw 60 days or less prior to the Maine Media College has been granted candidacy for accreditation status by the start of your workshop, there will be no New England Commision of Higher Education (NECHE) through its Commission refund. Some travel workshops may have on Institutions of Higher Education. differing requirements, please check the course descriptions. Candidacy is not accreditation nor does it assure eventual accreditation. Candidacy is a formal affiliation with NECHE’s Commission on Institutions of Travel Insurance Higher Education. It indicates that the institution has achieved initial recognition Maine Media Workshops is not responsible and is progressing towards accreditation. Inquiries regarding an institution’s for cancellations due to medical or other affiliation status with the Commission should be directed to: family related emergencies. We strongly urge you to consider purchasing trip The Commission on Institutions of Higher Education cancellation insurance for any workshop. New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE) 3 Burlington Woods Drive, Suite 100 Information may be found at www. Burlington, MA 01803 mainemedia.edu/workshops/registration- Direct line to Commission offices: (781) 425-7785 info/travel-insurance. Email: [email protected] | Website: neche.org Before making non-changeable travel HOW TO CONTACT US arrangements please check-in with us. There are NO exceptions to our Maine Media Workshops + College Cancellation and Transfer Policies. P.O. Box 200 | 70 Camden Street Rockport, Maine 04856 COURSE CANCELLATION Ph: 207.236.8581 Toll Free (US): 877. 577. 7700 Occasionally a class is canceled due to Fax: 207.236.2558 low enrollment. If MMW+C cancels a Email: [email protected] class, we refund all monies paid in full. We cannot be responsible for non-refundable MAINE MEDIA IS A SMOKE FREE CAMPUS airline tickets unused because of a course cancellation. The limit of our liability is the return of all monies paid to Maine Media. 86 MAINE MEDIA WORKSHOPS + COLLEGE 2020
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