FUND YOUR FILM WORKSHOP: THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING!

280 PEOPLE JOINED OUR FULL DAY WORKSHOP ON FILM FUNDING

We have had amazing feedback so far about our full-day industry summit on Saturday, August 23 at Spark Studio Soundstage.

THANK YOU to the 280 people who attended to learn, network and collaborate with our sponsors and vendor partners. The event was designed by San Diego Media Pros, specifically for San Diego’s film and video production industry and featured California Film Commission, the San Diego Film Office, Panavision, Sony, and Do The Thing Challenge, who are hosting our creative collaboration follow-up FREE for SDMP members and attendees of the Fund Your Film event.

Watch for our photo gallery!

To see our presentation topics and speakers, visit our EVENT PAGE!!

OUR SEPTEMBER EVENTS

San Diego based YouTuber Ricky Roy joins on Wednesday, September 17, 2025 to talk about his experience making a living with his Two Bit Da Vinci YouTube channel. 

Technology – Ricky built his studio as well as the supporting infrastructure. Hear about cameras, microphones, sound recorders, lighting, computers, and media storage needed to host a channel.

Business – What does it take to pull likes and subscribers? Branding, marketing, incorporation, and staffing make it an actual business. And you must work within the rules framework of YouTube. 

Content – Ricky travels the world in search of content related to home improvements and solar. What are the pros and cons of producing content with a short shelf life (e.g. news/sports talk) versus educational topics that become a perpetual reference?

Registration is OPEN.

SAVE THE DATE FOR OUR SEPTEMBER SYNC UP

MAKING A SPLASH

Behind the Scenes of Our Underwater Film Workshop

San Diego Media Pros hosted an unforgettable Underwater Film Workshop on July 12, bringing together filmmakers, camera operators, and creatives for a day of hands-on learning and inspiration.

Highlights included:

• Insightful panels shaped by Jeffrey Lehmann of Barnstormer Productions

• On-site demonstrations and underwater gear guidance by Omar David, camera operator and Gates Underwater Housing representative

• A magical appearance by Christine Cavarlez of The Surreal Sirena

• Film history and storytelling tips from Cheryl and Nick Dean of the San Diego Undersea Film Exhibition

Participants explored the world of underwater production from theory to practice, even diving in for firsthand experience. The day was made possible by our amazing volunteers: Bob Unger, Mark Strube, Brad Nielsen, Sandi Masori, Michael Wood, Jane Hare, and Jeff Troeber.

Thank you to everyone who helped make this event a success. Interested in getting involved or pitching a future workshop idea? Email sandi.masori@sdmediapros.org.

ARE YOU INCLUDED IN OUR MEMBER DIRECTORY?

Members! One benefit of your membership is that you can be part of our public facing online Member Directory. Expand your visibility to the San Diego production community and beyond by adding your profile.

You can add a link to your website, IMDB page, social media, and include a professional bio, on set photos and more.

Need instructions? Send a message to Jane Hare, SDMP Secretary, at jane.hare@sdmediapros.org and she’ll send the details.

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