OCT 2024 Free Workshop - Directing Diverse Creative Projects (Directing 101)

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 Directing Diverse Creative Projects

(Directing 101)

Taught by

Maya Table

  • Date: October 19, 2024

  • Time: 10 AM – 1 PM
  • Location: Location: TBD

The Directing 101 Workshop, organized by the Black Entertainment Economic Council, offers an exclusive opportunity to learn from Maya Table, an exceptionally talented director with a diverse background in branded content, music videos, commercials, and short films. Join us for this introductory class and gain insights into Maya's wealth of experience across various creative realms.

Participants in this workshop will delve into the intricacies of storytelling across various mediums. From crafting compelling narratives for major brands to creating visually striking music videos and impactful commercials, Maya's expertise will guide you through the essentials of directing. 

Additionally, explore Maya's ventures into short films, featuring prominent figures like Shaquille O'Neal and Issa Rae. Prepare to acquire valuable career-building insights and best practices during this enriching workshop!

This is a free workshop. RSVP Recommended - contact@thebeec.org to reserve your slot. 



Meet The Instructor

Award-winning filmmaker Maya Table is known for her talent in crafting genuine and uplifting narratives of flawed characters. As a former modern dancer and athlete, Maya’s work upholds an impeccable track record of driving cultural conversations through motion. Recognized as a 2021 Adweek Creative 100: Visionary Director and a 2021 Adobe Mentor, Maya has directed a wide range of short films, commercials, music videos, and digital content for renowned brands such as Hulu, TNT, Nickelodeon's Avatar: The Last Airbender, Google, SELF magazine, Discover Card, Target, Head & Shoulders, PBS, Make-A-Wish, and most recently Ford and Honda. She’s also directed music videos for acclaimed artists including Lil Wayne, 2 Chainz, Offset, and Travis Scott.

Additionally, the bright creative wrote and directed three shorts: “Reclaiming Nappy”, a documentary featured at Facebook’s 2019 Sundance Festival panel, “Dating App”, a short film featured by Issa Rae and FoxSoul, and “Hit The Road” which won Best Editing at the BWFN film festival.

With a diverse background that includes a BFA in film and over 10 years of digital strategy experience, Maya brings a unique perspective to her directing work. She has successfully led marketing efforts and built video production departments for esteemed clients. A creative pluralist, the incredibly skilled director-editor-producer’s work is deeply rooted in her personal experiences. Her work has been called "inventive and scrappy" for the way it embraces controversial topics in enchanting ways that span the genres of action, drama, and comedy.



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Stay In Touch With Us!!!

Organizational Contacts
Adiclere Evans - - Adiclere@thebeec.org
Anthony R. Page - - Anthony@thebeec.org

"Amplifying Excellence, Accelerating Opportunity"

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