The Virginia Production Alliance will host an in-person seminar/master class on directing, led by award-winning director Jesse Vaughan, details below!
When: September 23rd – 6:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Where: Visual Arts Center – 1812 W Main Street Richmond, VA
REGISTER HERE – https://www.virginiaproductionalliance.org/event-6316741/Registration – $15 fee
This in-person master class offers a unique opportunity for directors at all levels to improve their skills, refine their craft, and explore advanced directing techniques in a supportive, hands-on environment.
Participants will focus on key areas such as working with actors, casting, visual storytelling, and directing across various formats—including short films, music videos, and commercials—all with the goal of building toward long-form feature filmmaking.
This is more than a workshop—it’s a chance to learn from one of the industry’s most accomplished directors and connect with a community of passionate, like-minded creatives.
Join Mr. Vaughan for a hands-on master class designed to elevate your directing craft. Whether you’re working in short films, music videos, commercials, or aiming for feature films, this workshop sharpens your skills through scene work, actor direction, and visual storytelling.
Participants will engage in:
- Scene study & analysis
- Directing actors for performance
- Blocking, shot composition & camera work
- Script breakdown & character development
- Industry-focused formats: music videos, TV, film, and commercials
Work with actors, break down scenes, and refine your visual narrative—all in a collaborative, in-person workshop environment with 38-time Emmy Award winner (Juwanna Mann, In Living Color, Olympics) Jesse Vaughan
We will see you there!
Virginia Production Alliance