Remote work is here to stay—but maintaining creativity, connection, and momentum across screens can be tricky. This workshop explores how to foster strong creative collaboration in a virtual environment, turning potential roadblocks into opportunities for innovation and alignment.

We’ll cover how to set your team up for success with the right mix of online tools, clear expectations, and purposeful communication strategies. You’ll learn practical ways to build trust, streamline workflows, and create space for ideas to flourish—even when your team is spread across time zones.

Key takeaways include:

• How to choose and implement the right collaboration tools for creative teams
• Ways to establish clear expectations and creative boundaries that support productivity
• Techniques to encourage engagement and creativity across distributed teams

Whether you’re leading a creative department, managing a distributed design team, or simply want to improve how you collaborate from afar, this session offers a roadmap for doing your best work—together.

Creativity isn’t just about having big ideas—it’s about giving those ideas the space, structure, and support they need to grow.

In this engaging and practical workshop, we’ll dive into what often holds great ideas back—not the lack of inspiration, but the systems we use and the ways we communicate. By rethinking how we work and how we present, we can unlock more creative potential and push our ideas further.

You’ll learn how to:

• Build systems and workflows that support, not stifle, your creative process
• Navigate brainstorming, internal reviews, and client presentations with more confidence and clarity
• Ask better questions to uncover deeper insights and align teams
• Present your work in a way that sells the idea—not just shows the output

Through relatable scenarios, real-world examples, and actionable tips you can apply immediately, this session will help you slow down, sharpen your process, and accelerate your creative impact.

Whether you’re a designer, strategist, writer, or creative lead, this workshop is your reminder that with the right mindset and tools, your ideas can go the distance. Let’s make sure they do.

Building off his sold-out workshop last year, Bill Kenney returns with another tactical, insider look at how his company, Focus Lab, approaches branding—from first client call to final deliverables. Bill has worked with everyone from small mom-and-pop shops to some of the most recognized tech names in the industry, including Marketo, Salesloft, and Frame.io.

He’s also the author of Conquer Your Rebrand, an Amazon best-seller—and every attendee will receive a signed copy. Show up early for small talk and first dibs on the book pile.

This workshop will cover:

• How to structure a successful round 1 of design
• How much is too much to show/explore
• How to build a strong narrative to pair with the design
• Where strategy leads and design takes over
• What questions to ask when meeting with the client
• How to correct course when things go sideways
• Iteration versus perfection
• All the other pieces that make up a branding process (as much as we can fit!)

Note: Bill is as transparent and authentic as they come. Be ready to engage, ask questions, and get the full download.

You build brands for a living—but when it comes to your own, you hope your portfolio does the talking. If the idea of “self-promotion” makes you uncomfortable, you’re not alone. Still, in today’s creative landscape, great work isn’t enough. Whether you’re aiming for a dream in-house role, growing your agency, or launching your own studio, how you position yourself can be the key to attracting the right opportunities.

In this workshop, we’ll go beyond the visuals to explore what makes a personal brand resonate. Through a mix of reflection, strategy, and practical guidance, you’ll learn:

• Why clear positioning matters and how it influences how others see—and seek—you out
• How to define your unique value so you’re not just another talented designer, but the right fit
• How to show up online and in person in ways that feel aligned, confident, and authentic

You’ll walk away with real-world tips, clarity on what sets you apart, and a new perspective on building a personal brand that works as hard as you do.

A successful project starts long before the camera rolls. This workshop dives into the essential skills every filmmaker needs to plan and prepare for production. Learn how to break down a script, estimate costs, manage labor, and create compelling development packages that open doors to funding and distribution.

You’ll walk away with tools to:

• Build a realistic production budget
• Understand and manage labor costs
• Craft development packages that sell
• Prep your project to pitch to investors and studios

Whether you’re planning a short, feature, or series, this session will help you approach development with confidence and clarity.

You’ve got the eye. The ambition. The hunger. You know what great work looks like, and you want to be the kind of creative who can deliver it—consistently. But between the promise you feel inside and the results you can actually pull off… there’s a gap.

This talk is about that space.

Filmmaker and creative director Mendo unpacks the often-overlooked middle between being green and being great—when you can see what needs to be done, but you’re still building the skills, systems, and trust to do it. Whether you’re pitching clients, leading teams, or trying to meet your own standard, that tension doesn’t have to paralyze you. It can push you forward.

You’ll leave with tools to:

• Break down creative paralysis and actually start
• Build trust with clients and yourself by finishing what you begin
• Use feedback without spiraling or shutting down
• Design a growth process that works even when inspiration doesn’t
• Show up like a pro—even when you don’t feel like one yet

If the gap feels real—it means you’re aiming at something that matters. Now it’s time to close it.

Join Matthew Rojas and Wilson Lemieux as they walk through their creative process as a Director and Producer team.

From small mom-and-pop shops to NBA teams, national non-profits, and the largest independently owned financial institution in the country, Matthew and Wilson have carved out their own paths—both together and individually—through unconventional decisions, meaningful relationships, and a deep commitment to doing things their own way.

In this behind-the-scenes workshop, they’ll share how they approach every stage of a project—from initial concept and pitching to production and final delivery. You’ll get an honest look at what it means to build a collaborative working dynamic, tailor your approach for different clients and industries, and define success on your own terms.

Whether you’re just starting out or evolving your creative practice, this session will offer insight into:

• Building a flexible, effective Director/Producer dynamic
• Navigating projects across a wide range of industries and scales
• Defining success based on what works best for you—not what’s expected

Come ready to hear real stories, ask real questions, and walk away with ideas you can apply to your own creative journey.

From Chaos to Cohesion: The Rhythm of Multicam Filmmaking dives into the fast-paced world of multi-camera production and explores how to turn a high-pressure shoot into a dynamic, cohesive visual story. Whether you’re filming a high-octane concert or a stripped-down acoustic session, this workshop unpacks the tools and techniques that bring control to the chaos.

Rooted in real-world experience from the music and live performance space, this session will cover:

• Strategic camera placement to ensure full visual coverage without stepping on the energy of the moment
• On-the-fly decision making that keeps production flowing, even under pressure
• Editing workflows that tie it all together with rhythm, emotion, and narrative impact

By the end of the class, you’ll have a practical framework for capturing multi-angle footage with intention, syncing shots with the energy of the performance, and crafting immersive visuals that resonate with your audience.