WORKSHOP – You CAN Have It All: The Rise of the Multi-Hyphenate Filmmaker

The idea that you must focus on a single discipline to achieve artistic success is officially dead. Today’s most dynamic filmmakers are thriving not by choosing between their creative passions, but by integrating them. From directing features and scoring games to writing novels and creative-directing brand campaigns, multi-hyphenate artists are proving that cultivating diverse creative outlets actually enriches your storytelling, expands your opportunity network, and keeps your perspective sharp.
In this inspiring and practical panel discussion, four high-achieving filmmakers explore the art, strategy, and joy of sustaining multiple successful creative careers simultaneously. Rather than viewing non-film work as a compromise, discover how exercising different creative muscles builds a richer, more resilient, and ultimately freer filmmaking practice.

Moderated by Kristina Monllos, panelists include Ken Kwapis, Remrod, and Samantha Massell. 

Topics Include:

Creative Synergy: How skills, concepts, and world-building from adjacent creative fields directly elevate your film projects.

Mastering the Pivot: Strategies for fluidly shifting focus between major creative endeavors without losing momentum or creative clarity.

Building a Portfolio Career: Navigating industry perception, personal branding, and client relationships as a multi-disciplinary artist.

Sustaining Artistic Joy: How diversifying your output prevents creative stagnation and maintains your passion across all mediums.