Filmmaking 101 with Demetrius Witherspoon

Saturday, February 8th, 2025
12:30-1:30 PM CST
Howard Rutan Meeting Room

Award-winning writer, director, and author Demetrius Witherspoon, owner of DV Entertainment Pictures, presents a hands-on class for aspiring filmmakers aged 13 and up. With experience directing actors from The Walking Dead, Star Wars, and Marvel, and as the creator of the award-winning sci-fi series Submerge Universe on Amazon Prime, Apple TV, Tubi, and Submerge Universe TV, Demetrius brings a wealth of industry insight. This engaging session offers a practical introduction to low-budget filmmaking, empowering participants to bring their stories to life creatively and resourcefully. Whether aspiring to direct, write, or edit, attendees will gain essential techniques to craft compelling films without a big budget.

This program is made possible by a grant from Danville Library Foundation.

The Library is committed to making programs accessible to all. If you would like an accommodation, please email the Director of Community Relations at btruscelli@danvillepubliclibrary.org or call 217-477-5220 ext. 111.