Special Features | Producing Magic

This virtual workshop focuses on the producing and pre-production strategies that set short films up for creative and logistical success. Students will learn how to break down a script, build a realistic budget and schedule, assemble a strong team, and plan for production with intention. Emphasizing preparation, communication, and problem-solving, the session equips emerging filmmakers with practical tools to move from idea to set efficiently—maximizing limited resources while protecting the story.

Andrés Correa is a Mexican-American filmmaker, visual artist and educator based in Los Angeles, and a 2025 Film Independent Project Involve Fellow. Leveraging his experience in education, political campaigns, and archival research, Correa excels in storytelling and collaborations across diverse platforms. As a USC graduate, he is dedicated to amplifying Latinx representation and examining complex social realities. His previous work includes producing The Dope Years: The Story of Latasha Harlins, For Rosa, and an Alfred P. Sloan science grant funded short Launch Fever, earning a Student Academy Award, a DGA Student Award, and three Golden Telly Awards.