
COPA Shorts Workshops 2019-2020
Workshop Title
Description
Date and Time
Location

Roger Gillespie
Copa Shorts Film Fest, Festival Director
FILMMAKING ON A BUDGET
Learn ways to film your project while staying within your low budget. Some items can even be found at a dollar store!
Roger will show you dozens of items that can make it easier to film on a low budget.
Fri, September 13, 2019
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM MST
Poston Butte High School
32375 North Gantzel Road
San Tan Valley, AZ 85143

Sheri Davenport
Award-Winning Screenwriter
SCREENWRITING THAT WINS!
Join award-winning screenwriter Sheri Davenport as she leads you through the steps to create an award-winning screenplay. Be prepared to particpate in interactive exercises! Bring your concepts!
Fri, September 13, 2019
10:15 AM – 11:15 PM MST
Poston Butte High School
32375 North Gantzel Road
San Tan Valley, AZ 85143

Sheri Davenport
Award-Winning Screenwriter
WRITE A SCREENPLAY!
Bring your ideas and learn how to create an effective short screenplay! Prepare for a fun, interactive session.
Sat, September 14, 2019
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM MST
Central Arizona College – Maricopa Campus
17945 Regent Drive
Maricopa, AZ 85138

Kevin R Phipps
Kevin has been a 1st Assistant Director for over 10 years working in LA, AZ, New York and, most recently, for Netflix in Arkansas.
SCHEDULING YOUR SHOOT
Learn how to schedule your film shoot to optimize your time, since time is money!
Put the puzzle together to make it all work with cast, crew, and locations.
Sat, September 14, 2019
10:15 AM – 11:15 AM MST
Central Arizona College – Maricopa Campus
17945 Regent Drive
Maricopa, AZ 85138