In addition to the long running CINEMA program, FFI has developed a series of WORKSHOPS targeting young adults and professionals that are interested in delving into the film industry.

Crafting Scenes / Creating Actions

This intensive script writing workshop was held for the first time in 2005 at the Sheraton Biscayne Bay. The successful workshop was repeated in 2006 at CineWorks Digital Studios in Miami and in 2007 at the Wolfsonian-FIU on Miami Beach.

The workshop is designed to enhance each participant's ability to develop and execute a superior script while striving to improve their ability to create imaginative and emotionally layered characters. Alyn Darnay, Writer/ Director and winner of eleven outstanding awards of excellence including four "Best of Show" Telly Awards, conducts the workshop program. In addition to Darnay's instruction, the workshop also will feature a group of actors. Each session is interactive and allows all students to participate.

Alternative Media Workshop

In 2007, FFI held the first Alternative Media Workshop in collaboration with Florida Media Market's Global Conference. Alternative Media creates a link between the film industry in South Florida and the industry in Hollywood, CA.

For this series, famed Hollywood television director Morris Abraham curates two days of seminars to instruct participants on various aspects of filmmaking in the Hollywood atmosphere. The workshops conducted 'live' and 'in-person' will feature film and video clips, lively discussion and interviews with industry professionals. Various Hollywood talent are invited to participate, making the seminar an extremely valuable opportunity for our students to network with Hollywood veterans.