Filmmaking with Smartphones Workshop - May 22, 2026

The West Hartford Community Interactive held a filmmaking workshop on May 22, 2026, focused on creating films using smartphones. The session, led by a documentary filmmaker and professor, covered fundamental filmmaking techniques such as composition, camera angles, editing, and storytelling. Participants learned about technical settings like 4K resolution and 60 frames per second, as well as cinematic principles including the rule of thirds, line of action, and interview styles. The workshop emphasized practical skills for producing short films and videos, with assignments related to storytelling around the 250th anniversary of US independence. No procurement, contracting, or budget discussions were identified during this educational event.