Learn a groundbreaking approach to storytelling. — Updated 10 hours, 33 minutes ago
Saturday November 22nd, 2025 starting at 9:15AM (PST)
Address: 1885 Franklin St, Vancouver, BC V5L 1P9
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Level Up Your Work with One of Hollywood’s Most Renowned Teachers.
Join us for a high-impact session with Joan Scheckel, the development force behind Little Miss Sunshine, Whale Rider, and Beginners, and creator of The Technique™. Joan has developed 81 completed features and television shows; 80 have been released. Remarkably, 71 arrived with no finished script, financing, or star attachments before her involvement.
This special morning session reveals the heart of The Technique™: a dynamic, feeling-based approach to storytelling that replaces conflict with meaning. Learn how to build authentic, transformative structures that connect with global audiences. Whether you're a writer, director, editor, actor, or cinematographer— this workshop is for you.
Nov 22, 2025 | Franklin Studios
Doors 9:15 AM | Session 9:30–11:30 AM
Limited space — RSVP required. You’ll receive a confirmation if accepted.
RSVP NOW!About Joan Scheckel
Known as the “director’s guru,” Joan has worked closely with visionary filmmakers such as Niki Caro (Whale Rider), Jonathan Dayton & Valerie Faris (Little Miss Sunshine), Mike Mills (Beginners), and Joey Soloway (Transparent, I Love Dick). Her work has helped shape more than 80 films and series — collectively earning over 800 nominations and 400+ major awards.
