# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Intro to Film & Video Lighting Workshop
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 18 Jul, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sat, 18 Jul, 2026 at 05:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Students will learn the purpose & principles of lighting, how to shape & control light, and about basic lighting equipment.About this EventABOUT THE WORKSHOP:This beginner-friendly workshop introduces the fundamentals of lighting for film and video production. Students will learn the purpose of lighting, how to shape and control light, basic lighting equipment, and the principles behind professional cinematic images. Perfect for aspiring filmmakers, content creators, and anyone interested in visual storytelling.ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR, MAXIMO CONTRERAS:Born in Mexico City and raised in Nuevo Laredo, Maximo Contreras’s passion for the film industry began at a young age. Starting at just 15 years old, he began working as a videographer, mostly on weddings and quinceañeras on both sides of the border.After graduating from the University of North Texas with a Bachelor’s degree in Radio, Television and Film, Máximo moved to the DFW metroplex to pursue his career professionally. He began working in the camera department for news outlets and reality shows and eventually moved into the lighting department for scripted television and film, where he found his calling. He has worked as film camera operator, assistant camera operator, lighting technician, grip, and gaffer.MAXIMO'S FILM CREDITS INCLUDE:- The Finale (2023) - Chief Lighting Technician- Killers of the Flower Moon (2021) - Rigging Electrician- American Underdog (2021) - Assistant Chief Lighting Technician- Hooking Up (2019) - Assistant Chief Lighting Technician- Alita: Battle Angel (2018) - 2nd Unit Lighting Technician- The Old Man and the Gun (2017) - Assistant Chief Lighting Technician- Never Goin Back (2017) - Chief Lighting Technician- Bianca (2015) - Chief Lighting Technician
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/laredo/intro-to-film-and-video-lighting-workshop/100001992885895360
- **Event Categories**: entertainment, workshops, photography, storytelling
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0
- **Event Highlights**: 
  - Duration: 4 hours
  - Location: LFS Microcinema
  - Languages: English

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 12.51, max: 12.51, currency: USD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Laredo
- **state**: TX
- **country**: United States
- **location**: LFS Microcinema
- **lat**: 27.5046832
- **long**: -99.5061525
- **full address**: LFS Microcinema, 510 San Agustin Ave, Laredo, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Intro to Film & Video Lighting Workshop being held?
  - **A:** Intro to Film & Video Lighting Workshop takes place on Sat, 18 Jul, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Sat, 18 Jul, 2026 at 05:00 pm at LFS Microcinema, 510 San Agustin Ave, Laredo, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Intro to Film & Video Lighting Workshop?
  - **A:** Intro to Film & Video Lighting Workshop is organized by Laredo Film Society.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Intro to Film & Video Lighting Workshop 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 Laredo, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Intro to Film & Video Lighting Workshop sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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