An Evening with Grand Valley Filmmakers @ Warehouse25sixty-five Kitchen + Bar (2565 American Way, Grand Junction, CO 81501).

May 17th, 2026,

Doors at 5 pm, Talks begin at 6 pm.

• Special Guest: Josh Meuwly, Colorado Film Commission

• Promoting: Local Independent Film, “FELINA”

• Director Q&A with Todd E. Braley

Come learn how you can be a part of the Grand Junction Film Community.

Attendance is free and aimed at growing the film community by bringing in new, curious locals. Bar and Menu items will be available for purchase starting at 5 pm

GJ Casting reserves the right to refuse service to anyone at any time, for any reason, at our sole discretion.

Behind the Camera is a six-week course about how movies get made. Not the glamorous version — the real version. The planning, the paperwork, the communication, the mistakes, and the moments when it all comes together.

This class will cover everything from breaking down a script to choosing camera angles and running a film set. By the end, you will have shot your own scene, worked with real production documents, and have a genuine understanding of what it takes to make a film — whether that is a feature, a YouTube video, a commercial, or a short film on your phone.

This course is open to anyone: no age requirement, no experience needed. If you are curious about filmmaking and want to learn more, you belong here.

THE DETAILS

When: TBD Fill out the interest form

Time: 6 pm - 8 pm ish (we usually go long)

Where: Drop Anchor Productions Studio — 600 Rood Ave, Grand Junction

Cost: $249 for the full course (Early Bird Pricing til June 1: $149)

Experience needed: None — open to all ages and backgrounds

Limited to 12 participants

The full process, from idea to final cut. Here is an honest look at what we cover:

•     How camera shots and angles shape the way an audience feels

•     How to tell a story visually — not just with dialogue

•     Pre-production — how to plan a shoot before you ever pick up a camera

•     How to work with actors and get real performances out of them

•     Cinematography fundamentals — movement, lenses, and light

•     Why audio matters as much as the image — and how to get it right

•     The paperwork that keeps a production running — call sheets, shot lists, release forms

•     How a professional film set actually operates day to day

•     Editing — how the cut shapes the story

•     Making films on a real budget — practical strategies that actually work

•     Casting and auditions — finding the right people for your project

•     Set safety — the stuff that keeps everyone protected

About the Teacher:

Todd E. Braley is an active indie filmmaker based in Grand Junction and the CEO of Infinity Media Productions. He is not teaching from a textbook — he is teaching from what he does.

Todd has been working in independent film production on the Western Slope and brings that practical, on-the-ground experience directly into the classroom. The things he covers are the things he runs into on his own shoots. That is what makes this course different from anything you would find online or in a traditional film school setting.

GJ Casting is co-presenting the course and contributing real-world expertise in casting, auditions, and the actor-filmmaker relationship — a part of the process most filmmaking courses skip over entirely.

GJ Casting reserves the right to refuse service to anyone at any time, for any reason, at our sole discretion.

Grand Junction Casting will assist with casting sourcing. Details to be finalized via memo or email.

GJ Casting reserves the right to refuse service to anyone at any time, for any reason, at our sole discretion.

Please check schedule. We do take occasional Friday’s off.

Price: $15 drop in

Use Code CASH if you are paying in person but what to reserve your spot.

Date/Time:

Friday evenings: Please check calendar for themes and days off

6-8 pm - Acting Workshop

Hosted at: Drop Anchor Productions (600 Rood Ave, GJ) Downtown. Park right across from the old courthouse.

What is class like? Here are some posts https://www.instagram.com/reel/DIob3aZRNbe/?igsh=Y3c4cWZpeGs5NHF0

By registering for this class, you grant GJ Casting permission to photograph and/or videograph you for educational and promotional purposes.

GJ Casting reserves the right to refuse service to anyone at any time, for any reason, at our sole discretion.

• Website Listing: Your audition will be live on our website, visible to our registered talent pool.

• Newsletter Inclusion: Your audition will be featured in our Talent Newsletter, sent to our network of over 350 local actors.

• Social Media Promotion We will promote your casting call on our social media platforms for added exposure.

GJ Casting reserves the right to refuse service to anyone at any time, for any reason, at our sole discretion.