How to Make a Film: Shooting & Postproduction

Date: Saturday, February 8th, 2025
Time: 6:00PM ET

The set is where plans meet reality. Sophie recounts the chaotic, inspiring, and sometimes grueling experience of shooting Cherry. She offers insights into managing stress, directing actors, and making tough decisions on a tight budget. Moving into post production, she reveals how editing, sound design, and color grading reshaped the film and brought her vision to life, teaching lessons on perseverance and collaboration along the way.

You'll Learn:

• Experience the chaos of shooting Cherry, from handling unexpected setbacks to managing on-set dynamics.
• Learn how Sophie directed actors and adapted to limitations to maintain the film’s creative vision.
• Follow the transformative post production phase, where editing, sound design, and color grading reshaped the story.
• Discover the importance of collaboration and flexibility, including knowing when to let go of initial ideas.

Join award-winning director Sophie Galibert—known for her acclaimed indie feature Cherry—for a four-part workshop series that dives deep into the world of independent filmmaking. Whether you're dreaming of making your first film or looking to refine your skills, Sophie will guide you through every stage of the filmmaking process, from initial idea to festival circuit and distribution.

Each 1.5-hour workshop offers a candid, behind-the-scenes look at the ups, downs, and everything in between of making an indie film. Sophie will share her personal experiences, lessons learned, and practical advice that will equip you with the knowledge and confidence to bring your own film ideas to life.

Sophie Galibert is a Berlin and Reykjavik Talents alumni and a graduate of the top film school Les Gobelins in Paris. She attended the prestigious European screenwriting programs Groupe Ouest and CEEA, and wrote for the Cannes Film Festival's Talents Adami. Her short film SHRIMP achieved worldwide festival acclaim for its colorful style and deeply human characters. Her debut feature film CHERRY, has won the audience award at the Tribeca Film Festival 2022. Sophie relocated to Los Angeles in 2017 and works for French and American film productions. Movie after movie she explores her favorite subjects: desire and growing up, with wacky characters in a pop visual style.
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