BEYOND: The Cary Film Festival Workshops
Each fall in the heart of North Carolina, Cary hosts its annual short film and screenplay festival presented at the historic Cary Theater. Engaged audiences, new and established filmmakers, industry professionals, and special guests come together to celebrate the art of short filmmaking.
Filmmakers and audiences can expect to experience the best short films from around the world. Attendees will have opportunities to participate in panel discussions, workshops, and more. BEYOND is designed to support emerging filmmakers with all events and social activities taking place within walking distance of our downtown theater. In this 7th Edition of BEYOND, join The Cary Theater as they host the following workshops in Downtown Cary Park. Tickets are required in order to attend each workshop.
- Workshop: Writing/Rewriting Your First Screenplay
- Instructor: Ron Stacker Thompson (Writer, Producer)
- Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm ET
- Staying up all hours trying to determine the difference between your theme and your plot? Going bonkers trying to define your characters, find their dialogue? Getting the jitters trying to reduce your screenplay from 150 pages to 110? This workshop will give you some tips on how to relieve the stress (writing-wise), better our screenplay, and maybe get a good night’s sleep.
- Workshop: Crowdfunding to Build Independence
- Instructor: Emily Best (Founder / CEO, Seed & Spark)
- Time: 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm ET
- Most people think about crowdfunding simply as a fundraising tool, but we’re going to show you how it’s so much more than that. Discover how to have a successful crowdfunding campaign… and career! You’ll learn how to find your audience, structure your crowdfunding campaign, pick the right goal and incentives, and more.
Tickets available for purchase via The Cary Theater website beginning Wednesday, August 7 at 12:00 pm.
Know Before You Go
- Each workshop requires a ticket in order to attend. Tickets available for purchase via The Cary Theater website beginning Wednesday, August 7 at 12:00 pm.
- This event is suitable for ages 16+.
Inclusion Services
Downtown Cary Park strives to provide a positive experience for all guests. Our goal is to accommodate you and meet your individual needs. Please fill out the event accessibility form here and a staff member will be in contact with you.