Borrego Springs is a town that’s an International Dark Sky community, but how can these IDA notions we enjoy make an impact elsewhere on the globe? This community panel discussion brings together a prominent academic and two 2023 BSFF filmmakers to discuss the issue of the skies we all share, especially those that live in light polluted areas.
Award-winning BSFF filmmakers (and best childhood friends) Reuben Aaronson and Steve Lerner will present their very first films, made 50 years ago. Following the viewing, discussions, with audience participation, will include guest panelist psychologist and NYTimes best-selling author Harriet Lerner.
Join BSFF filmmakers for a discussion about the craft of low-budget-indy-film. All of us filmmakers tend to have a favorite trick up our sleeve that we love using. Whether it’s simple or involved, it’s our always our “ace” card. What’s yours?
Are there practices out there that can help get your film seen? How hard (or easy) is it to find a way to get a return on your creative and financial investment? Kelly Sallaway is a film producer that's navigated the tricky shoals and found a safe harbor. Ahoy! It's time for some useful advice and insight.
What are some of the realistic expectations when working with music these days? We’ll explore it all in this interactive workshop. Join us for a step by step tutorial as we collaborate with a virtual orchestra composer. Learn the communications skills that help combine your musical vision with their musical craft.
The Anza Borrego Desert has been a place that has captured the imagination of homesteaders, explorers and first people who found the landscape both a challenge and a wonderfully intriguing place to live and explore. Film makers have also discovered this desert region as a place to create a new place to tell their cinematic stories.