(WORKSHOP) - VISUALIZING SUCCESS: The Impact of Storyboards on Production Teams

This workshop explores how storyboards can serve as a powerful tool for communicating a film’s vision, ensuring that everyone on set—from directors to crew members—understands the creative direction. From the early stages of pitching and brainstorming to shot planning, storyboards provide clarity and structure. Attendees will learn practical tips for using storyboards to streamline the filmmaking process, making collaboration smoother and more enjoyable for the entire team.

Instructors:

Kay Shioma Metchie - Actor, Writer, Director

Kay Shioma Metchie is a writer, director, and actor born and raised in Vancouver, Canada. She’s worked in the Vancouver Film Industry for over 10 years, starting as a Script Supervisor before becoming a Supervising Producer and eventually moving into writing and directing. She worked as a writer on the second season of a “Sight Unseen” a Bell/CTV Canadian series as well as in the development room for the second season of the CWs “Wild Cards”. Her award-winning short film, Weeds Are Flowers, Too, was part of the 2022 Crazy8s Film Festival, and has played across North America in Whistler, New York, and Texas, just to name a few.

Heron Hanuman - Writer, Producer, Director, Principal at Double H Creative Inc.

Heron Hanuman is the principle of Double H Creative Inc. with over 30 years in video production, including 23 years as a broadcast journalist, Specializing in storytelling, he crafts compelling, emotionally resonant narratives that capture the essence of people and organizations, delivering powerful video messages that inform and engage audiences on a personal level.