
Small Format Story Telling
Make a one reel film with Lucas Millard
Available spots
Service Description
This introductory workshop puts the focus on 16mm and super8mm FILMmaking from start to finish. Participants will shoot their own single-reel black and white [silent] film. We will cover cameras, film stock, exposure, lenses, how to load, focus, run, use light meters, maintain and operate the cameras. The goal is to create a short film on super8 or 16mm that you conceive, direct, and shoot independently. 16mm and super8 cameras provided. Filmstock, development, and film scans included with workshop fee. Workshop meet on Tuesdays Jan 27th 7-9:30p Feb 3rd 7-9:30 Feb 17th 7-9:30 Max enrollment: 8 students About the teacher Lucas Millard is an award-winning filmmaker, cinematographer, and colorist whose work has appeared on HBO/Max, Showtime, Netflix, PBS, and more. With an MFA in Film Production from UT Austin, his feature credits include The Happy Poet, Kiki, Well Groomed, and Baato. As a teacher, Lucas draws on his professional experience to lead workshops and mentor emerging filmmakers in both the technical craft and the creative vision of cinema.
Upcoming Sessions
Cancellation Policy
Workshop Booking, Cancellation & Rescheduling Policy By booking a workshop through Beacon Creative Industries (BCI), you agree to this policy and our Liability Policy. BCI provides the facility only; workshops are operated by independent Workshop Providers who set certain terms. 1. Booking Your seat is confirmed once payment is processed. All participants must follow BCI facility rules and Provider instructions. 2. Participant Cancellations 7+ Days Before Workshop: Eligible for a full refund minus processing fees. Within 7 Days: Refunds are not guaranteed and depend on the Workshop Provider’s policy. You may receive a partial refund or credit if approved. No-Shows: Non-refundable. 3. Rescheduling Requests must be made at least 72 hours before the workshop. Approval depends on availability and the Provider. If allowed, you may be moved to a future session or issued a credit valid for six months. Requests within 72 hours cannot usually be accommodated. 4. Provider Cancellations If the Workshop Provider cancels or changes the date, you may choose a full refund or transfer to the next available session. BCI is not responsible for travel, lodging, or outside expenses. 5. BCI Facility Closures If BCI must cancel due to safety, weather, or operational issues, all participants receive a refund or rescheduling option. 6. Ticket Transfers You may transfer your ticket to another person up to 24 hours before the workshop. The new participant must agree to all policies. 7. Refund Processing Approved refunds are issued to the original payment method. Processing may take 5–10 business days, depending on the payment provider. 8. Agreement By booking, you acknowledge that BCI hosts the workshop space but does not run or supervise the instruction, and you accept the cancellation and rescheduling terms outlined above.
Contact Details
Beacon Podcasting, 20 West Main Street, Beacon, NY, USA
1 845-262-0238
info@beaconcreativeindustries.com