What does it take to direct a Sundance indie, a Netflix series, a Super Bowl commercial, and a Marvel blockbuster? In this exclusive Masterclass, acclaimed director Jake Schreier (known for Robot & Frank, Beef, and Thunderbolts) takes you behind the scenes of a career defined by creative versatility and emotional storytelling.
Fix it in Prep with Catherine Hardwicke
Join celebrated writer and director Catherine Hardwicke (Thirteen, Twilight, Miss Bala) as she discusses her journey from pre-production to final screening in her ‘MasterClass’ presentation. Fix It In Prep details her preparation process for film and television projects with clips, storyboards, shot lists, rehearsal practices, drawings, and more.
Visions Made Real
For production designers, the challenge is no longer just creating compelling environments—it’s about building meaningful worlds that resonate across platforms, adapt to new technologies, and serve stories in ways that are emotionally authentic and visually unforgettable.
Storytelling with Jon Watts
Jon Watts isn’t just a blockbuster director—he’s a storyteller who knows that a great film starts with a sharp, emotionally honest script. In this masterclass, Jon will pull back the curtain on how he approaches writing for genre films that balance spectacle with heart, especially across superhero action, indie thriller, and youth-driven narratives.
The Future Producer – Surviving & Thriving in a Changing Industry
The entertainment industry is undergoing a seismic shift, marked by streaming wars, evolving audience behaviours, AI-driven workflows, and mounting sustainability challenges. These disruptions are not just transforming how content is produced and consumed—they are redefining what it means to be a producer.
Music that Speaks Without Words - With Martin Phipps
In this MasterClass, Emmy-winning composer Martin Phipps explores the art of scoring silence—the subtle craft of using minimal music to create maximum emotional impact.
Music Supervision: A Creative & Practical Endeavour of Sync Licensing & Music Rights
Join renowned music supervisor and classically trained cellist Kathleen Wallfisch for a masterclass on “Music Supervision”. Drawing on her experience leading on-screen music for major productions such as “Napoleon” and “Gladiator II”, Kathleen offers an exclusive look at how music supervision is frequently an integral part of the creative process and how it connects the edited story on screen with an original score and existing musical works.
Lifetime Achievement Jeremy Thomas CBE, Producer
Jeremy Thomas is one of the most respected, successful and critically acclaimed Independent Producers in International cinema and amongst his many awards he is an Academy Award, BAFTA and European Film Award winner.
Fighting on Film - Approaches & Techniques for filming fight segments
In this Masterclass, participants will be introduced to safe and effective methods for capturing fight choreography on film. The session will explore camera angles, shot types, storytelling through action and reaction, and the martial logic that informs choreography, along with commonly used techniques.

