Free San Antonio event will let aspiring filmmakers learn from industry art, design pros

Cinema is the most collaborative of all arts, and great films such as Chinatown and Phantom Thread showcase the art and design departments working in harmonious synergy.

The TPR Filmmaker Forum this Wednesday will present a discussion with professionals in the industry, including production designer Susie Hamilton, wardrobe expert Grizelda Garza, hair and makeup professional Kat Ybarra-Franklin with Vanessa Lerma of San Antonio video production company Screenville Films moderating.

The event, open to filmmakers and movie buffs of all ages and experience levels, also will offer free headshots from 6-7 p.m. for those with aspirations to work in the industry.

Free, 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, Malú and Carlos Alvarez Theater, Texas Public Radio, 321 W Commerce St., (210) 614-8977, tpr.org.

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