This workshop was held on Thursday, February 9, 2023 at 7:00PM.

At The Wayne Densch Theater in Sanford, Florida.

We were happy to have presented another great event in Central Florida where a diverse group of attendees were able to enjoy seven locally-produced short films and later interact with four of the filmmakers on stage in a lively Q&A segment.

Below you can find a taped archive of the workshop panel. The Workshop Panel was presented at Love Your Shorts Film Festival, Sanford, Florida Feb. 9, 2023. We hope you find it informative.

The OIF Florida Film Works Panel
Love Your Shorts Education Day
Education Day at LYSFF

Seven Locally Produced Short Films Were Screened

Men Are Dogs Short Film Poster
Men Are Dogs by Tracey Jane
Speak Poster
Speak by Robin Hofmann
Persistence of Time Poster
The Persistence of Time by Dustin Weible
Betrayed by Dale Metz
Campfire Tales Short Film Poster
Campfire Tales by Michael Carey
Game Night Film Poster
Game Night by Trent Duncan
For You Film Poster
For You by Samantha Burton

Panelists

DUSTIN WEIBLE<br><br>Filmmaker, Writer, Storyteller<br><br>When Dustin first saw Jurassic Park at the age of three, he knew he wanted to make movies. Armed with his Hot Wheels camcorder, he'd record scenes with his action figures and friends. Dustin studied Media Arts at the University of South Carolina with a focus on cinematography and writing. After graduating, he made the move down to Florida, where he is currently working with Living Frames, a commercial production company, while pursuing his passion for narrative filmmaking.
DUSTIN WEIBLE

Filmmaker, Writer, Storyteller

When Dustin first saw Jurassic Park at the age of three, he knew he wanted to make movies. Armed with his Hot Wheels camcorder, he’d record scenes with his action figures and friends. Dustin studied Media Arts at the University of South Carolina with a focus on cinematography and writing. After graduating, he made the move down to Florida, where he is currently working with Living Frames, a commercial production company, while pursuing his passion for narrative filmmaking.



Dustin Weible
TRACEY JANE<br><br>Filmmaker, Writer, Director<br><br><strong>TRACEY JANE</strong> found her way to films through her passion for storytelling. As Copy Director for Marriott Vacations Worldwide, Tracey leads a team of a dozen creative copywriters. As an award-winning playwright, her comedic short plays (together, <em>QUICKIES by Tracey Jane</em>) have been produced from Orlando, Miami, and LA to New York, London and, later this year, Paris. In 2022, Tracey was challenged to enter the magical world of movies. Thanks to her team of co-collaborators, her first two short films, <em>Men Are Dogs </em>and <em>Build-a-Bob</em>—which she wrote, directed, and produced—received 14 awards (28 total nominations), including Best Film each for comedy and sci-fi categories, respectively, by the Orlando Independent Filmmakers. A brand-new musical Tracey wrote (book, music, and lyrics), "A Halloween Carol," gave a sold-out workshop performance at Orlando's Renaissance Theatre in preparation for a full production this coming Halloween. She's looking forward to the next Equal Play Production, co-written with Stephen Lewis: <em>Love Eternal</em>, a short comedy about mortality, inspiration, and love.
TRACEY JANE

Filmmaker, Writer, Director

TRACEY JANE found her way to films through her passion for storytelling. As Copy Director for Marriott Vacations Worldwide, Tracey leads a team of a dozen creative copywriters. As an award-winning playwright, her comedic short plays (together, QUICKIES by Tracey Jane) have been produced from Orlando, Miami, and LA to New York, London and, later this year, Paris. In 2022, Tracey was challenged to enter the magical world of movies. Thanks to her team of co-collaborators, her first two short films, Men Are Dogs and Build-a-Bob—which she wrote, directed, and produced—received 14 awards (28 total nominations), including Best Film each for comedy and sci-fi categories, respectively, by the Orlando Independent Filmmakers. A brand-new musical Tracey wrote (book, music, and lyrics), “A Halloween Carol,” gave a sold-out workshop performance at Orlando’s Renaissance Theatre in preparation for a full production this coming Halloween. She’s looking forward to the next Equal Play Production, co-written with Stephen Lewis: Love Eternal, a short comedy about mortality, inspiration, and love.



Equal Pay Productions
CHRIS BALLINGER
CHRIS BALLINGER

Writer, Director

Chris Ballinger resides in Orlando for the past 25 years. Chris started as an actor but realized he loved being behind the camera; now, he’s an award-winning indie short filmmaker and screenwriter. His award-winning short film Little Z now turned into a series called Saving Little Z. Along with the pilot, he turned the series into a comic book. Chris continues to create plans with an audio drama podcast and two more short films coming out this year. He enjoys getting out, meeting people, and talking about his passion as a creator.

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DALE METZ<br>Filmmaker, Producer, Director<br><br>Dale Metz has been a photo and film enthusiast for years though he began a more formal study of photography in 1998. In early 2010, upon retiring from a career in the<br>fire/EMS service, he developed a passion for film-making. The ability to use knowledge learned as a still photographer when creating a story through film has opened a new dimension of expression. He enjoys collaboration, project development and working with actors and crew.<br>Born and raised in Vero Beach, Florida, he received a Bachelor degree from Florida State and has studied photography through Seminole State College and various workshops.<br>His professional photographic experience includes wedding, portrait, fine art and commercial work. He has produced product advertisements and composite work for promotional publications. Dale's short films have screened at festivals around the globe<br>and have received numerous recognitions.
DALE METZ
Filmmaker, Producer, Director

Dale Metz has been a photo and film enthusiast for years though he began a more formal study of photography in 1998. In early 2010, upon retiring from a career in the
fire/EMS service, he developed a passion for film-making. The ability to use knowledge learned as a still photographer when creating a story through film has opened a new dimension of expression. He enjoys collaboration, project development and working with actors and crew.
Born and raised in Vero Beach, Florida, he received a Bachelor degree from Florida State and has studied photography through Seminole State College and various workshops.
His professional photographic experience includes wedding, portrait, fine art and commercial work. He has produced product advertisements and composite work for promotional publications. Dale’s short films have screened at festivals around the globe
and have received numerous recognitions.



Dale Metz

Moderator

JASON GREGORY, MFA
JASON GREGORY, MFA

Screenwriting Lecturer, English Department, University of Central Florida

Jason Gregory is a board member of the Organization of Independent Filmmakers and former President of Orlando Urban Film Festival as well as a current UCF Screenwriting Lecturer.
Jason will moderate the panel and host the audience’s Q&A sessions.

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OIF Ambassador

ARLENE LAGOS
ARLENE LAGOS

Writer, Director, DAME Media LLC

A Boston native and writer for more than 25 years, has written 8 novels, 6 feature films, over 20 short films, several poetry anthologies and 3 television pilots. Her production company, DAME Media is located in Central Florida. Lagos has a Bachelors of Science in Developmental Psychology from Suffolk University and an Associates in Creative Writing from NYU. She has written and directed for the Theatre for decades, most notably her time at South of Broadway Theatre in Charleston, SC where she was well known for her directorial debut of, “Power Play” which sold out every show.

Dame Media

Open to the Public. General audience seating is not assigned or reserved; and is on a first-come, first-served basis.

Handicapped seating is available upon request.

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