What we’re about
skillca.mp is a non-profit organization providing free and low cost skills training, reskilling and business development education globally, focusing on underserved communities. More about us at https://skillca.mp
If you can donate or volunteer that's wonderful and it goes a long way toward making these classes possible, greatly appreciated! (suggested donation for the bootcamps and labs is $15/month https://skillca.mp/ ). However, even if you can't donate, no worries, everyone is welcome!
scriptca.mp - Join us for weekly table reads, script swaps, writers groups and workshops with emerging and professional screenwriters. Are you a produced, repped or emerging screenwriter with a strong handle on the craft? Are you querying agents or placing in writing contests and fellowships? Join the Advanced Screenwriters Lab here (requires writing sample) https://scriptca.mp/advancedlab
Classes and workshops are held at the Boyle Heights Arts Conservatory as well as on Zoom and Discord at: https://scriptca.mp
wordca.mp - Welcome beginning and experienced writers! Bring your novel, short story, poetry or non-fiction to our weekly live readings and critiques, writers groups and workshops. Are you a traditionally published author or emerging writer with a strong handle on the craft? Are you querying agents or submitting to literary journals and writing contests? Join the Advanced Fiction Lab here (requires writing sample) https://wordca.mp/advancedlab
WordCamp classes are taught live on Zoom and Discord at: https://wordca.mp
filmca.mp - Welcome beginning and experienced filmmakers. We are a filmmaking community focused on helping you take your concept from idea to production to final edit. Join our cinematography, directing, producing and post-production classes!
FilmCamp classes are taught live on Zoom and Discord at: https://filmca.mp
About the Instructors:
Logan Martin's breakout script MEAT landed on the 2017 annual Black List, Hit List, debuted at number one on the Bloodlist and quickly sold to producer Jack Heller (Bone Tomahawk, Zombieland Double Tap).
Conor Kyle has written for Shudder's Creepshow (2019) and placed twice in the Nicholl Fellowship with his scripts “Peter and the Wolves” (quarterfinals, also Launchpad top 10) and The Tube (semifinals). His screenplays have also been featured on the annual Hit List, Young & Hungry List, Spec Book, and on Tracking Board’s “Best Writers of the Year” booklet.
Rebekah Humphrey-Bullen is a UK based Middle Grade and Teen writer who won the Golden Egg Award in 2022 with her novel Echoes on Titan. She has a first look deal with Chicken House Books, a division of Scholastic Press founded by Barry Cunningham, best known for discovering the Harry Potter series.
Scarlet Chen is an award-winning Chinese-Canadian screenwriter, playwright, director, and stand-up comic. Her feature FORTUNE SPRINGS won first place in the 2018 UCLAx Screenplay Competition. After years of experience working as a PA, script supervisor and staff writer on high profile Chinese television series and Hollywood co-productions (KILL BILL, THE KITE RUNNER, LOOPER and IRON MAN 3 ), she sold her original Sci-Fi Thriller TV pilot DREAM RAIDER to HBO Asia. Scarlet's one act play A COFFEE FOR YOU will premiere at the 2025 Nanaimo Fringe Festival.
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The Writer's Voice Live Readings & Critiques - open mic, bring your work! (Zoom)
·OnlineOnlineEnter the live meeting room here:
Zoom: RSVP for meeting invite
Discord: https://wordca.mp
Submission forms:
https://skillca.mp/voice (Google Docs link)
https://wordca.mp/feedback (any other format)
Each week, writers around the world gather on WordCamp to read and critique our work out loud. Join us to experience your words from an new perspective and get real-world feedback on your novel excerpts, short stories, non-fiction or poetry.
Hearing your words read out loud also helps you identify what's working and what isn't working. Your ear will catch awkward or unnecessary phrases. What sounds eloquent in our heads might seem clunky when spoken out loud. It also helps you find the music in your words as you develop your voice. Live readings are useful to get a feel for the flow of your prose. Great authors select words not just for their meaning, but for emotional impact, rhythm, and sound
How to submit?
To submit your project to the next writer's voice, use one of these forms:
⦁ Google Docs Link submission (use this form if you are very familiar with google docs and know how to enable commenting permission for anyone with the link): https://skillca.mp/voice
⦁ File upload submission (does not require familiarity with google docs - you can upload any document format): https://wordca.mp/feedback
⦁ Please use manuscript format (double spaced, 12 pt font)
How to attend?
⦁ Everyone is welcome, whether you want to read out loud, provide critiques or just listen in.
⦁ Hit the RSVP button to save your spot.
⦁ Then join us on Discord or Zoom.8 attendees
Unreal Engine Workshop (FREE Game Design Meetup) | GameCamp
·OnlineOnlineEnter the live meeting room here: https://discord.gg/5wgxtr4c2u
Download the engine here: https://www.unrealengine.com/en-US/download
Welcome to the Unreal Engine Workshop! In each session we'll tackle essential game design discussions, then transition into hands-on project creation. Participants will build and expand their skills continuously as we explore every aspect of game development. From basic blueprints and interactive mechanics, to advanced rigging, animation, environment design, and lighting, we'll work our way up to creating small complete games. We encourage experimentation and peer teaching, so whether you're a beginner or experienced developer looking to deepen your expertise, our sessions provide a supportive environment to learn, create, and innovate together in Unreal Engine 5.5 attendees
Sci-Fi Writers Group (Zoom)
·OnlineOnlineEnter the live meeting here:
Zoom: RSVP for Zoom meeting invite
Discord: https://discord.gg/6aKygQNcDq
Welcome to Sci-Fi Writers Group! Bring your sci-fi screenplays, novels, and short stories for workshopping, or join for fun writing exercises and discussion about science fiction writing techniques! All meetings are free to attend. Open to beginners and experienced screenwriters and authors.
How to share your work:
If you have something you'd like the group to read before we meet and discuss during the session, please post it ahead of time here in the #scifi-feedback channel on Discord or email submissions@skillca.mp
Contact @Luke on Discord or email help@skillca.mp if you have questions.
How to join?
- This group is free and everyone is welcome!
- Hit the RSVP button
- Then enter the live meeting room here: https://discord.gg/wn7TEmQBvB
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