After a few minor technical glitches, the workshop prepared by Pixar alum Norm DeCarlo was a complete success. Thank you to this professional animator. What a treat.
We had two stations set up so everyone who wanted to create an animation could do so. One set up had a seamless backdrop and was shot from the side, and the other had the camera suspended over the work surface.
Norm had us clicking away in no time and we came away with everyone learning something.
Sebastian and Joel from Team Redwood were on hand to help whomever needed assistance.
Our workshops are designed to build the confidence needed to make short films – and we can’t wait to screen them in Belvedere Park on October 9, 2026 at 6pm.
For those that want to access the practice films from the workshops, you can do so by clicking HERE.
Workshop Schedule
| Date | Topic |
|---|---|
| July 25 | Real People, Real Stories |
| Aug 15 | Montage & The Kuleshov Effect |
| Aug 22 | The Close-Up |
| Sept 12 | Surreal & Experimental |
| Sept 19 | Editing Clinic & Festival Prep |
What to Bring (if you have it):
💻 Laptop (fully charged) with CapCut installed — use the desktop version, not the cloud version (it’s free!)
📱 Smartphone (fully charged)
- Any gear you have: tripod, gimbal, camera rig, audio equipment — but don’t worry if you don’t have any of it
- A few lavalier mics will be available to borrow
- Most importantly: start thinking about a film you’d like to make. Celebrate your community!
With much appreciation,
Adam Gavzer
Creator and Executive Director
Belvedere Home Made Film Festival 
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