Every story can be told a hundred different ways. The challenge is finding the one that makes people want to watch.

Writer and filmmaker Aaron Greyson leads an interactive story development workshop built around a real filmed story concept. Starting with the original treatment, participants will break into small groups and explore different ways the same core idea could be adapted, reshaped, and developed into a compelling screen story.

What would you change? Whose perspective should we follow? Where does the story really begin? What deserves more attention, and what could disappear entirely? Each group will have the freedom to take the material in its own creative direction before coming back together to compare what they discovered.

It’s a practical look at one of the most important parts of filmmaking: not simply having a good story, but figuring out the most interesting way to tell it.

Come ready to contribute ideas, challenge assumptions, and see just how differently one story can evolve when you put it in the hands of a room full of filmmakers.

Great action on screen isn’t just about the stunt. It’s about how you choreograph it, where you put the camera, what you choose to show, and how you put it all together in the edit.

Action filmmaker and experienced stunt coordinator Kevin Barile leads this hands-on workshop designed for directors, cinematographers, actors, editors, and filmmakers who want to create action that feels exciting, believable, and cinematic.

Kevin will break down the process from the ground up, covering fight choreography, camera techniques, lighting and coverage, stunt safety, and editing action, with practical demonstrations and techniques you can take directly onto your own set.

Whether you’re planning a full fight sequence or simply need to make a single punch, fall, or moment of physical action convincing, this is a chance to learn from someone who has spent years doing it for real.

Come ready to get involved. This isn’t a lecture. It’s a hands-on filmmaking workshop built around shooting action and telling powerful stories.

This is a rare opportunity for filmmakers, cast and crew, and All-Access Passholders to experience the Reagan Library from a completely different perspective.

We’ll be taking a special behind-the-scenes tour of locations that are available for film production, including areas that have only recently opened up to filming. You’ll get to discover how productions can shoot in incredible settings such as the Oval Office, the White House Press Room, Air Force One, the Mission Command Center, and other unique spaces throughout the property.

Many of these areas are not normally open to the public, making this much more than a traditional museum visit. For anyone involved in filmmaking, it’s a chance to see firsthand what’s possible, ask questions, and discover some truly remarkable locations right here in Simi Valley.

A highly recommended, must-see festival experience for anyone interested in film production.