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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 Fridays off.
Price: $15 drop-in
Use Code CASH if you are paying in person, but want to reserve your spot.
Vemno link: https://www.venmo.com/u/GJCasting
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.
Kids: Ages 8-16
Price: $15
Use Code CASH if you are paying in person but what to reserve your spot.
Date/Time: Wednesday Oct 14, 6 - 7:30 pm Cancelled
Hosted at: Drop Anchor Studios 600 Rood Ave
Led by Connie Foutz-Monroe and Dee Covington, this dynamic class offers kids a chance to learn the foundations of acting in a fun, creative setting. With a focus on building confidence and creativity, children will develop their skills in each area while having a blast! Our goal is to set our actors up for success at the professional level if that is the direction they choose to go. Ideal for young performers of all levels!
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.
Student Film Audition, Spring 2026 Production Date
Student Film Audition, Spring 2026 Production Date
Packages
Essentials — $80
Everything you need to get audition-ready: a professional headshot plus resume prep, done together in one session. Perfect for actors updating their materials or building their casting profile from scratch.
Includes:
Professional headshot
Resume prep
Purchase now — once you check out, we'll follow up to schedule your session.
Camera Ready — $110
Our Essentials package with professional makeup added, so you walk into your session polished and camera-ready from the first shot.
Includes:
Professional headshot
Resume prep
Makeup
Purchase now — once you check out, we'll follow up to schedule your session.
Reel Ready — $245
For actors ready to show range, not just a face. Includes everything in Essentials plus a produced reel scene, giving you a polished piece to send with your submissions.
Includes:
Professional headshot
Resume prep
Reel scene
Purchase now — once you check out, we'll follow up to schedule your session and coordinate your reel scene.
Complete — $295
The full package. Headshot, resume, makeup, a produced reel scene, and social media profile support — everything you need to submit with confidence, all in one bundle.
Includes:
Professional headshot
Resume prep
Makeup
Reel scene
Social media profile support
Purchase now — once you check out, we'll follow up to schedule your session.
À La Carte
Headshot — $60
A single professional headshot session for actors who just need a fresh, casting-ready photo. Purchase now and we'll follow up to schedule your session.
Resume Prep — $25
One-on-one help building or updating your acting resume so it's polished and submission-ready. Can be added to a headshot session or purchased on its own — we'll follow up to schedule.
Reel Scene Add-On — $175
A produced reel scene to showcase your range beyond a still photo. This add-on is coordinated with our video production partner — purchase now and we'll follow up to schedule and plan your scene.
Social Media Profile Support — $25
Guided help polishing your acting profiles (Actors Access, Backstage, and similar platforms) so you're putting your best foot forward online. Can be added to any package or purchased on its own.