How to Strike & Dock a Film Set Workshop
HOW TO STRIKE & DOCK A FILM SET WORKSHOP
If you are between the ages of 18 and 26, please join us for a special one-day workshop on striking and docking a film set. This is a fantastic opportunity to receive hands-on training on the ins and outs of working with film sets. If the set life is for you, please join us!
Instructor Sam Ramirez, a propmaker, gang boss, and IATSE 480 member who has worked on films and television series including Independence Day: Resurgence and the forthcoming Roswell, New Mexico, will guide participants on the many factors that go into set striking and docking.
Sets used in the workshop are from the New Mexico–filmed TV series Longmire. Topics covered include nomenclature, safety, order of operations, tools, and the carpentry techniques of deconstructing and docking set flats for future productions. Throughout, a recurring theme is the importance of teamwork at every stage of set striking and docking.
Check in is at 9:30am. Please wear close-toed shoes and clothes that can get dirty and allow for full movement. Snacks will be provided.
Space is limited—please RSVP today to reserve a spot. The workshop will be held at the Stagecoach Foundation Set & Prop House; we will email location details to confirmed attendees.
Aspiring and novice filmmakers and film crew, we look forward to seeing you there!
ABOUT SAM RAMIREZ
Sam Ramirez is a propmaker and IATSE 480 member who has worked on films and TV shows including Independence Day: Resurgence, Waco, Godless, Preacher, and Roswell, New Mexico, all of which were filmed in New Mexico. For Roswell, New Mexico, he was the gang boss (crew lead). Sam's responsibilities on set range from welding to building flats and rig ceilings. He started his construction career as a metal stud framer, sheet rocker, and interior systems carpenter in 2003, and joined IATSE 480 in 2015.
Screening of PAREIDOLIA with Writer-Director Erick CastilloI
SCREENING OF PAREIDOLIA WITH WRITER-DIRECTOR ERICK CASTILLO
“‘Pareidolia’ is a must watch for anyone who has experienced loss, and one of the best indie films of the year.” - Review of PAREIDOLIA by Byrd Meets Girl
Join us for a special screening of award-winning short film PAREIDOLIA with writer-director and Stagecoach Foundation contributing instructor Erick Castillo! PAREIDOLIA (Best Drama, 2018 New Mexico Filmmakers Showcase) tells the story of Milo, who wakes up with no memory and must piece together his identity. The story that unfolds is part mystery, part psychological exploration, and fully immersing.
Erick Castillo will participate in a Q&A after the event. Audience members will have the opportunity to learn about the PAREIDOLIA journey from concept to award-winning film, as well as Castillo’s experiences in independent filmmaking. We are especially proud to showcase PAREIDOLIA because as an instructor, Erick is an integral member of the Stagecoach family. He has taught Stagecoach’s young filmmakers everything from lighting to cinematography, helping shape the future of New Mexico film.
PAREIDOLIA runs 30 minutes. More information about the film is available at IMDB.
ABOUT ERICK CASTILLO
Erick Castillo, an International Cinematographers Guild member, has over 60 feature, commercial, and independent film credits. His short films have been distributed through Shorts TV, the only channel dedicated to short films reaching a worldwide audience. PAREIDOLIA, his most recent short film, won the 2018 Best Drama award at the New Mexico Filmmakers Showcase.
Indie Animation with James Belfer
INDIE ANIMATION WITH JAMES BELFER
PRESENTED BY MEOW WOLF AND THE STAGECOACH FOUNDATION
Special event this Monday, December 10! Please join us at 6pm at Jean Cocteau Cinema for a special presentation on INDIE ANIMATION by James Belfer, founder & CEO of Cartuna.
Jean Cocteau Cinema, 418 Montezuma Ave, Santa Fe, NM 87501
Doors at 5:30pm
Autobiographical Sitcom Lab with Director Brian Levant
Fresh Off the Boat, Curb Your Enthusiasm, The Goldbergs: Turn on your TV, and you're sure to find a show that comes from the personal experiences of its creator. Autobiographical shows can be heartfelt, funny, sincere, and moving, so it makes sense that they're an integral part of the TV landscape.
What's missing? Your own story! In this one-day sitcom laboratory, participants will create situational comedies based on their own lives. We’ll make original TV pilots and learn to pitch (show biz for “sell”) them. Think about it: You know the main character better than you know anyone else, you have hundreds of storylines to work with, and you already have a supporting cast of wacky friends, family, and cute pets. So what are you waiting for?
This is a fantastic opportunity for young writers and students interested in the television industry. We have room for only 10 lucky students, so if you're between the ages of 14 and 25, RSVP soon to reserve your spot!
Screening of THE SPY NEXT DOOR with Director Brian Levant
Join us for a screening of the 2010 film THE SPY NEXT DOOR with director Brian Levant! This is a wonderful opportunity to see a movie with the person who made it happen, and then learn how it all came about. Following the screening, Brian Levant will participate in an audience Q&A. Learn about his rich and diverse career, starting with a Cinematic Arts degree from the University of New Mexico and culminating in 400+ TV credits.
THE SPY NEXT DOOR was filmed in Albuquerque—even more reason to love it! Starring Jackie Chan, THE SPY NEXT DOOR tells the story of former CIA spy Bob Ho as he takes on his toughest assignment yet: looking after his girlfriend's three kids.
FIELD TRIP • Indigenous Comic Con
Stagecoach Foundation is excited to lead its second annual field trip to the Indigenous Comic Con! If you are between the ages of 10 and 25, don’t miss out on this opportunity to experience the incredible Indigenous Comic Con, hosted by Stagecoach partner Meow Wolf.
A limited number of tickets are on us! Register before they run out!
Details: Meet us at Isleta Resort and Casino at 10am on Sunday, November 4, for fun at the Con. Field trip attendees are responsible for their own transportation to Isleta, which is about an hour and 15 minutes from the Stagecoach Foundation. A healthy lunch will be provided. After lunch, we will gather for a group photo.
Source:: http://www.indigenouscomiccon.com
BIG KILL Red Carpet Screening with Cast and Crew
We’re hosting a red carpet screening of new movie BIG KILL this Friday! Join us for a screening + Q&A with BIG KILL director Scott Martin and producer Michael Thomas Slifkin. Stay tuned for info on other members of the creative team who may be joining.
Don’t miss this exciting chance to see movie magic, and then learn how it got made!
Tickets are free but limited!
Stagecoach Foundation was honored to host the BIG KILL production while it filmed in New Mexico. Huge thanks to Scott Martin, Michael Thomas Slifkin, stars Lou Diamond Phillips, Danny Trejo, Jason Patric, Christoph Sanders, and Michael Paré, and the entire talented cast and crew! And special thanks to the 100+ New Mexican crew, actors, and background who helped make the production such a great success.
About “Big Kill”
In theaters October 19, 2018!
Rated R—if you’re under 17, you must be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian.
A tenderfoot from Philadelphia, two misfit gamblers on the run, and a deadly preacher have a date with destiny in a boom town gone bust called Big Kill. After the death of his wife, Jim, the accountant, has come from the East to join his brother in business. Jake and Travis, two misfit rogues with one foot on each side of the law, have come from the south after being run out of Mexico under a hail of gunfire. What they find in the West is a wild ride, a fight for survival, and a moment of decision that will change them all forever.
Building and Painting a Set Workshop
Aspiring propmakers, join us for a hands-on beginner-level workshop on building and painting a set! Over the course of two days, we’ll learn the ropes of turning a vision into reality, transforming a concept for a film set into an actual working set.
Led by film-industry leaders Jim Twocrow (Day 1), Ted Wolff, and Mikel Carter (both Day 2), this workshop is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on set experience. A limited number of free tickets are available to young adults ages 18-30. Register below before they sell out!
Day 1, Friday Oct. 26, 10am-2pm: Building a Set with Jim Twocrow. Day 1 will cover tools, safety, building materials, wall assembly, building techniques, and nomenclature—using set pieces from the TV series Longmire.
Day 2, Saturday Oct. 27, 10am-2pm: Painting a Set with Ted Wolff and Mikel Carter. Day 2 topics include the rules of painting, tools and preparation, and techniques for cutting, rolling, block aging and more!
MUST BE 18-30 TO REGISTER. Snacks will be provided. We will send the event address to confirmed registrees.
INSTRUCTOR BIOS
Mikel Carter is a New Mexico–based set painter who has been honing his craft on multiple seasons of Better Call Saul, The Night Shift, and most recently Roswell. After spending years doing historic masonry restoration on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, for commercial and residential properties, as well as National Register monuments, Mikel was recruited and mentored by Ted Wolff in 2016 to utilize his tricks from his previous construction trade to aid his team in bringing sets to life for Better Call Saul. Mikel has a ten-year-old son named Mason, a bachelors in Business Administration, and an MBA in Leadership.
Jim Twocrow is a Lakota Army Veteran, born in South Dakota and raised in New Mexico. He is an IATSE 480 member and has been an executive board member for the last nine years. Jim just finished working on the second season of Midnight, Texas. He was foreman for the entire Breaking Bad series. He has worked on the Tremors pilot, Mission Control, Spare Parts, The Edge, and many other productions, for NBC, Universal, Lionsgate, Disney, and Netflix, throughout his career.
Ted Wolff is a New Mexico native and has been representing the New Mexico film industry for the past decade as a set painter. He has painted sets for movies and TV series such as Avengers, Lone Ranger, Logan, Breaking Bad, and Better Call Saul ... to name a few. Ted is currently supporting the Warner Bros. production Roswell, as the foreman for the painting team. On set, Ted utilizes his sociology degree from UNM to work directly with art directors, construction coordinators, set painters, etc. He has been trained by some of the top set painters in Hollywood and loves to combine his skills and experience to turn writers’ dreams into reality. Ted is an avid outdoorsman, is the owner of New Mexico–based skiing company JustPointIt.com, and is expecting his first child this November with his partner Betsy.
Creative Writing Workshop with Rebecca Roanhorse
Sunday, September 23, 2018
10:00 AM 1:00 PM
Stagecoach Foundation Offers Free Professional Headshots
Thursday, September 13, 2018
5:00 PM 7:00 PM
How to Make a Music Video Using an iPad
Sat, Aug 18, 2018 10:00 AM
Sun, Aug 19, 2018 3:00 PM
SANTA ANA PUEBLO FILM WORKSHOP: TRAINING THE NEXT GENERATION OF FILMMAKERS
Wed, Jul 18, 2018
12:00 PM -5:00 PM
Meet the Author: Rebecca Roanhorse, Writer of speculative fiction & others
Tuesday, June 26, 2018
6:00PM 7:30 PM
Current and Future Realities: Virtual and Augmented
Monday, June 18, 2018
4:30 PM 7:00 PM
San Felipe Pueblo Film Workshop: Training the Next Generation of Filmmakers
Thu, Jun 14, 2018
12:00 PM- 5:00PM
Disruptive Narratives: Building New Worlds to Tell New Stories by Alex McDowell RDI
Tue, Jun 12, 2018
5:30 PM- 8:00 PM
New Mexico Museum of Art & Museum Foundation Party of the Century Centennial Gala
Sat, May 5, 2018 6:00 PM
Alan Gershenfeld, E-Line Media, Youth Gaming Studios & "Never Alone"
Tuesday, April 24, 2018
Leslie Mitchell Youth Acting Two-day Workshop, Day 1
Two-day youth acting workshop (April 7 and 21, 10am to 1pm). Geared specifically to younger actors (12-25). Classes are capped at 12 students per class.
Registration information required in advance: age, gender, headshot or photo - all a week before the first class so instructor can customize curriculum.