As part of the Film Farm & Culture Fest, the Studio 7 Production Labs offer hands-on video production experience at NTC’s Studio 7, supporting emerging filmmakers and celebrating independent storytelling
Three different workshop options starting July 20th! Check out class descriptions and register below.
Screenwriting Workshop
Most screenwriters don’t fail because they can't write — they fail because they start writing too soon. Story First is a four-hour hands-on workshop that flips the script on that habit. You'll develop your concept, build your characters from the inside out, and map your story's structure using a proven professional framework, all before touching page one. Whether you’re starting fresh or untangling a draft that isn't working, you’ll walk out of this room with a clear, produceable story map and the confidence to actually finish it. Bring a laptop or a pad to write.
About the Instructor: After serving as the Director of Education with the International Screenwriters’ Association for 11 years, Max Timm focuses his time on supporting writers through his Story Farm Coaching & Development service. With nearly 20 years of experience in the entertainment industry and in developing written material and writers’ careers, his focus is to educate and shepherd writers toward industry success, offering exposure alongside career-long education. He has coached and consulted on material written by writers ranging from beginner to A-list. Max has also served as a part-time instructor at UCLA, and travels nationally speaking at various industry events such as the Sundance Film Festival, Nashville Writers Conference, and the Napa Valley Film Festival. He also hosts multiple live writing retreats.
- Dates & Times: July 20 — 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.
- Location: NTC Wausau Campus, Studio 7 / Room H106 (Cinema)
- Cost: Free to the public, as well as NTC students (both past and present)
Register for the Screenwriting Workshop
Motion Graphics Lab
Learn how to use Adobe After Effects to create basic animation with text and shapes. We'll begin by covering the After Effects interface, creating a composition and various shapes. You'll then learn how to work with keyframes and properties to animate objects and export them to share. You'll have a chance to experiment and animate to music.
- Dates & Times: July 20 – 23, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. — July 24, 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
- Location: NTC Wausau Campus, Studio 7 / Room H107 (Production Studio/Lab)
- Cost: $199
Register for the Motion Graphics Lab
Short Film Lab
Learn how to write a screenplay and translate it into a short fictional video. Activities include generating ideas for a short fictional film, creating a shot list, directing actors, shooting a scene, and editing a 1-2 minute video using Adobe Premiere Pro software. Participants will work in teams with the class members as their cast and crew.
- Dates & Times: July 27 – 30, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. — July 31, 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
- Location: NTC Wausau Campus, Studio 7 / Room H107 (Production Studio/Lab)
- Cost: $199