# Event Details - **Event Name**: Storytelling Through the Lens: Filmmaking for Artists - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 25 Jul, 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat, 25 Jul, 2026 at 03:00 pm - **Event Description**: Learn smartphone and camera filmmaking techniques to document your artistic practice through compelling visual storytelling.About this EventArtist Filmmaking WorkshopStorytelling Through the Lens: Filmmaking for ArtistsSaturday, July 25, 202611:00 AM – 3:00 PM (Tentative)Tickets Sold on EventbriteThe exhibition will include a one-day hands-on workshopdesigned to engage the local creative community. Thisfree session introduces artists to accessible filmmakingand visual storytelling techniques using smartphones andlow-cost editing tools, with a focus on documenting theirown artistic practice.Topics include:• Visual storytelling fundamentals• Composition and framing• Lighting for mobile video• Smartphone videography techniques• Basic editing workflows• Sound recording and audio designThe workshop encourages cross-disciplinary creativity and provides artists with practical tools for documenting their work and creative process through video.Admission is free, but space is limited. Advance registration is recommended.Made possible with support from the Broward County Cultural Division.Support has been provided by the following Funds at the Community Foundation of Broward: Helen and Frank Stoykov Charitable Endowment Fund, Mary and Alex Mackenzie Community Impact FundSpecial Thanks to Marc Aptakin and MAD Arts.https://youtu.be/YhNa_9EjzMA?si=H-Sam5F9Cn0ujT4XAgenda?: 11:00 AM - 01:00 PMMorning Session: Crafting the Frame - Visual Storytelling for ArtistsInfo: Visual storytelling fundamentals • Composition and framing • Lighting for mobile video • Smartphone videography techniques?: 01:00 PM - 01:30 PMLunch Break: Pre-Order Lunch with Yard Bodega?: 01:30 PM - 03:00 PMEditing & Audio Essentials for Mobile VideoInfo: Learn the fundamentals of turning your footage into a compelling story. This session covers basic editing workflows, organizing clips, making effective cuts, and enhancing your videos with quality sound. Participants will also explore audio recording techniques, sound design, and simple tools to improve clarity, mood, and audience engagement. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dania-beach/storytelling-through-the-lens-filmmaking-for-artists/100001991232447854 - **Event Categories**: art, storytelling, workshops, exhibitions, nonprofit - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: 18+ - Duration: 4 hours - Location: MAD Arts - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Dania Beach - **state**: FL - **country**: United States - **location**: MAD Arts - **lat**: 26.0434532 - **long**: -80.1429977 - **full address**: MAD Arts, 481 South Federal Highway, Dania Beach, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Storytelling Through the Lens: Filmmaking for Artists - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/eb52633d58415d40b572f518798cdf8ee2cd5ad0915e801ac4abac0fdefc51e9-rimg-w1200-h900-dc040402-gmir.jpg?v=1781062558 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Storytelling Through the Lens: Filmmaking for Artists being held? - **A:** Storytelling Through the Lens: Filmmaking for Artists takes place on Sat, 25 Jul, 2026 at 11:00 am to Sat, 25 Jul, 2026 at 03:00 pm at MAD Arts, 481 South Federal Highway, Dania Beach, United States. - **Q**: Is there an age restriction for Storytelling Through the Lens: Filmmaking for Artists? - **A:** Storytelling Through the Lens: Filmmaking for Artists is strictly for guests aged 18 and above. Valid government-issued photo ID is required for entry. Guests under 18 will not be admitted. The event will be presented in English. - **Q**: Who is organizing Storytelling Through the Lens: Filmmaking for Artists? - **A:** Storytelling Through the Lens: Filmmaking for Artists is organized by Taimy Alvarez. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Storytelling Through the Lens: Filmmaking for Artists is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Dania Beach, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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