Led by underground photographer and filmmaker Bumdog Torres, this five-session workshop at the Wende Museum invites participants to learn the essentials of DIY filmmaking using just a smartphone – no crew, no budget, just pure creative grit.

With lessons grounded in Bumdog’s own journey of making a feature film while unhoused on the streets of Los Angeles, the purpose of these classes will not be just to teach film grammar. But to learn the great value of the experience of making a movie. The personal growth and adventure of pure creation. And the importance of knowing afterward that you made your mark on the world… even if it’s just a stain.

If you’re ready to dive into the full five-session adventure, email Michael Balot-Garza at education@wendemuseum.org and share a few sentences about why you’re interested. Space is limited, and, by signing up, you’re committing to attend all five sessions. Participants are recommended to be ages 18 and up and must have a smartphone with video capability.

#1: Editing and transitions. Cinematic composition. Juxtaposition of Sound. “Recreate Your Day”. September 20th, 9am – 5pm

#2: “Stories for Movies” September 27th, 1pm – 5pm

#3: “Storytelling for Movies” October 11th, 1pm – 5pm

#4: “Mastery” October 25th, 1pm – 5pm

#5: “Gestalt” and “Make your own damn movie” November 8th, 9am – 5pm