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You’ve got wisdom—let’s share it.

We’re looking for filmmakers, writers, creatives, and pros with real-world insight and a heart for community. If you’ve got something to teach and the passion to help others grow, we want to hear from you.

Our workshops are hands-on, high-energy, and real.

We love sessions that help folks:

  • Try new techniques

  • Think differently about their work

  • Leave with something they can actually use

Whether you’re teaching how to break a story, light a scene, pitch a project, or protect your creative energy—we care more about clarity and connection than flashy presentations.

Workshops are typically 60 minutes and take place in person on August 8th. We’ll work with you to make sure your session runs smoothly.

August 9th

Class Ideas:

Want to Teach But Not Sure What to Propose?

Here are some of the sessions we’ve run or plan to run in upcoming Inkubator weekends:

Screenwriting 101: From Draft to Done

Got an idea or a first draft? This workshop skips the theory and dives into practical tools for strengthening story, character, dialogue, and structure.

Movie or Show? Decoding Story Potential

Explore whether an idea works better as a tight feature or an expansive series. Learn to identify a story’s shape, scope, and audience potential.

Setting the Stage: Worldbuilding for Screenwriters

Whether your story’s in small-town Indiana or a galaxy far, far away—learn how to create dynamic settings that enhance character and plot.

POV Power: Defining Your Story’s Lens

“Whose story is this?” is one of the most important questions you can ask. This session breaks down how POV choices define tone, genre, and emotional impact.

Compelling Characters

Go deep on building characters with soul. Learn to create people who feel real, with rich backstories and arcs that matter.

Speak Volumes: Mastering Screen Dialogue

Dialogue is the heartbeat of any script. Explore how to write words that sound natural, reveal character, and push the story forward.

Turn “what ifs” into “watch this.”

August 8 - 10, 2025

THE AMERICAN UNDERGROUND

DURHAM, NC

thelab@indigoink.net

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