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(two dates) DAFT’s 11th Annual Media Student Symposia at MPI – December 6 & 13, 2024

11th Annual DAFT Media Student Symposium

Registration Closed -  RSVP for Wait-List Below (notified by Nov. 16)

Due to popular demand and giving schools some flexibility in scheduling, we’re offering back-to-back Fridays (either December 6th or 13th) with duplicate lineups of engaging 45 minute workshops for students—covering everything from hands-on gear training, college and career preparation along with sessions with professional animators, documentarians, set-designers, directors and more!

    • Registration for wait-list only (effective 10/15/24) is open with an easy Registration PDF below to send along to your administration.
    • 6 blocks of 45 minute workshops
    • Running time 8:45 AM - 2:40 PM
    • Pizza lunch is provided
    • $20 per student (or $10 for DAFT member schools)
    • Free waivers via DAFT's School Memberships Discounts
    • Detailed workshop descriptions and agendas coming soon.

 

Sessions may include (subject to change):

  • Acting & Directing Actors for the Camera
  • Animation (stop-action)
  • Being a 1st Asst. Director on a Film Set
  • Budgeting an Indie Short Film
  • Careers in Radio/TV
  • Directing multi-cameras in the studio and field
  • DSLR Lenses and Understanding Exposure
  • Freelancing Careers
  • Lighting and Lenses for Movies
  • Makeup FX for Films and Video
  • Movie scene team shoot
  • National Commercial TV Ads
  • Radio/Podcasting: Where to Start without a license
  • Screenwriting
  • Short Film Character & Story Development
  • Streaming with OBS and VMix

REGISTRATION CLOSED - WAIT LIST ONLY - 12/6/24 & 12/13/24 (two options) Media Student Symposium Registration

Complete this form only if you would like to be on the wait list. Notifications will be after November 16th.
    Unfortunately, all slots are filled as of 10/15/24. Wait-list schools will be notified of openings by 11/16/24.
  • For both dates topics/presenters will be the same (as nearly as possibly given our presenters schedules)
  • For both dates topics/presenters will be the same (as nearly as possibly given our presenters schedules)
  • Schools will be notified if more can attend per your request--earliest paid registrations per your 1-15 students get first priority in that opportunity.

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