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Laura San Juan

Laura San Juan is a Miami-based producer drawn to Florida-set films for their rich cultural diversity and bold storytelling. She is passionate about narratives that challenge societal norms and advocate for change—both on screen and through community partnerships. While at FEM Films, she led a diverse, female-driven collective that championed underrepresented student filmmakers, which led to her participation in The Gotham Film & Media Institute's Summer 2022 Education Program. Her produced work has screened at notable festivals, including Miami Film Festival (2023–2025), SXSW (2025), and Frameline (2024).

Laura currently works as a freelance Production Coordinator across commercial, branded, and independent productions. She previously served as Associate Producer and Operations Manager at Hogwash Studios, a Miami-based agency and production company.

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FEATURED
PROGRAM

Machine Learning Monday - an Ai filmmakers & creatives meetup - Aug. 18th

📅 Monday, August 18th, 2025
🕖 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
📍 FilmGate Miami / Downtown Media Center
168 SE 1st St, 4th Floor, Miami, FL 33131

Join us tonight, we’re turning the spotlight on animation with machine learning.

✨ Gustavo Jimenez (@thelittleovenstudio) is a Venezuelan 3D animator, creative director, and visual storyteller based in Miami. With over 15 years of experience in animation and digital content, he leads global teams crafting emotionally resonant visuals across education, comedy, music, and branded storytelling.

🎬 If you’re a filmmaker, designer, technologist, or just curious about the future of creative tools — this is for you.

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CLASS

From Nothing to Outline: A Filmmaker's Improv Lab

📅 Saturday, August 23, 2025
🕙 1:30 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 FilmGate Miami / Downtown Media Center
168 SE 1st St, 4th Floor, Miami, FL 33131

Build your next film project from *scratch* — all in one workshop. In this hands-on bootcamp, filmmakers will use improvisation to craft rich, emotionally driven characters and unscripted scenes that become the blueprint for your next screenplay. No script? No problem.

🎥 Perfect for directors, writers, and creatives looking to sharpen their storytelling with authentic character work.

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