In-Person Full – Register Now for LIVE STREAM : Filmmaking with Smartphones Workshop – May 22, 2026 All Voices Welcome

Register for the free livestream and be part of the crowd-sourced West Hartford America 250 documentary. (In-Person Workshop Is Full.) Video submissions encouraged even if you cannot attend the workshop.

Celebrate 250 Years of American Independence Through Mobile Storytelling!

🎬 One-Day Workshop: Filmmaking with Smartphones

Join an inspiring, hands-on workshop led by internationally acclaimed filmmaker Dr. Zeljko Mirkovic — an award-winning documentary director and producer with 139 international awards and two Oscar-qualified documentaries.

Currently a professor at the University of Connecticut, Dr. Mirkovic brings decades of global filmmaking experience into an engaging, practical learning environment designed for creators of all levels.

📱 What You’ll Learn

 Discover how to turn your smartphone into a powerful filmmaking tool:

• Crafting compelling short film stories

• Visual storytelling techniques using minimal equipment

• Shooting high-quality video on smartphones

• Directing, framing, and lighting fundamentals

• Editing techniques for impactful short films

Special Theme: 250 Years of U.S. Independence

Participants will create short films inspired by the upcoming 250th anniversary of American independence, exploring themes of history, identity, freedom, and future perspectives through a modern creative lens.

🎥 Why Attend?

• Learn directly from a globally recognized filmmaker

• Gain practical, hands-on experience in just one day

• Build your own short film from concept to completion

• No prior filmmaking experience required

• Perfect for students, educators, content creators, and storytellers

📍 Workshop Highlights

• Interactive lectures and demonstrations

• Real-time filming exercises

• Personalized feedback from Dr. Mirkovic

• Networking with fellow creatives

Unleash your creativity. Tell powerful stories. All with the device in your pocket.

Spots are limited — reserve yours today!

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