(clockwise from top left) Operation: Blitz Tag by Freesia Gaul; (M)other Moon by Will Nava; Dimension Cafe by Lauren Meichtry; and The Myth of Pandora by David Thulin.
Imagine building a compelling cinematic experience, coordinating practical VFX, and telling a story—all in less than 120 seconds.
On Wednesday, November 4 at 4:00 p.m. PST, Make: Books Editor Kevin Toyama is sitting down live with four of the brilliant filmmakers from the 2026 Maker Faire Two-Minute Film Festival: Will Nava, Freesia Gaul, David Thulin, and Lauren Meichtry.
Amateur filmmakers Will Nava, Freesia Gaul, David Thulin, and Lauren Meichtry
This year’s Film Fest was an absolute delight of backyard production, hand-made practical effects, and stop-motion ingenuity. In this live roundtable, we’re diving deep into the micro-level mechanics of their innovative projects to explore:
- Micro-Storytelling: How to build a compelling narrative arc in just 120 seconds.
- MacGyver-Style Filmmaking: The creative constraints, low-budget VFX, and unique gear setups behind their projects.
- The Maker Mindset: How DIY culture can make anyone a filmmaker.
We are also thrilled to have Film Festival judge Jesse Velez joining us as a special guest! Jesse as the owner and lead designer at Raptor House FX, a practical effects studio that’s partnered with Disney, Netflix, and 20th Century Fox
Whether you’re a movie lover obsessed with how the creative gears turn or a curious maker who’s looking for your next project, you won’t want to miss this!
RSVP for the Live Roundtable here:
https://meet.zoho.com/cemz-iic-qip
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