Central Coast Entertainment Expo

2025 CENTRAL COAST ENTERTAINMENT EXPO

Immerse yourself into the world of filmmaking on the Central Coast!

2025 EXPO LINEUP

Take a look at this year's offerings, from immersive panels/lectures to hands on demos!

KEYNOTE PRESENTATION:
A CONVERSATION WITH JIM BISSELL

CCFS is honored to collaborate with accomplished Academy Award nominated Production Designer Jim Bissell for this year's Keynote Presentation! Join us for a live, virtual presentation on how to apply artistically intentional Production Design techniques to any film, of any budget. Live Q&A to follow (time permitted).

PANEL EVENTS

FILMMAKING IN SLO COUNTY

Join CCEE director and host Kevin Judge for an insightful and educational conversation with SLO Film Commissioner MATT HALVORSON! Learn all about the ever-changing landscape of filmmaking in SLO County, what the Film Commission does for the local industry and the wider filmmaking world, and how the SLO Film Office can work for you - and vice versa!

WHAT'S NEXT?

You’ve made a film - now what? Do I submit to festivals? Do I put my film online? Learn from a varied panel of professionals about what makes the most sense for you and your film - and how to be intentional in your choices as a filmmaker - in this ever-changing landscape of filmmaking, distribution, and media consumption.

DEMONSTRATION EVENTS

THE SOUND OF FILM

An opportunity to think about and discuss variations of how sound can be used in contemporary filmmaking. Sound does not have one role in filmmaking, but many. Film is not primarily a visual medium, it is audiovisual, and to only engage with the visual aspect is, as George Lucas said, to miss “half the picture”. This lesson will involve group participation, critical thinking, audioviewing samples from films, introducing some sound-specific film vocabulary, a limited history of sound design, and most importantly, practice in different types of listening.

BACK TO FILM SCHOOL

A filmmaking "crash-course" for the aspiring, beginner filmmaker!

INTRO TO COLOR MANAGEMENT:
LOG, LUTS AND LOOKS

Ever been confused about the difference between Color Correction and Color Grading? Wanted to know why LOG or RAW footage looks the way it does? Ever used a LUT and wondered what exactly it was?
Even if you're not a professional colorist, a good understanding of Color Management can make the difference in pulling the most out of your image, no matter what you're shooting on. Whether you're a beginner or a professional, understanding why imaging pipelines exist can influence the way we use our image making tools.
In this live demonstration, learn about the fundamentals of Color Management with resources that every filmmaker can get their hands on, with techniques that apply to everything from an iPhone to a fully fledged cinema camera.

WORKSHOP EVENTS

ACTING FOR THE CAMERA:Getting to Set

Understand who's who on set, set etiquette, what's expected, and what to expect when you show up on your first day on a film set!

CINEMATOGRAPHY ON A BUDGET

SESSION INFO TBA

FROM STAGE TO SCREEN

Understand the difference between stage and screen acting. Participants will have the opportunity to practice various actor's skills on-camera!

WISHLIST EXPO SESSIONS NOW!

Thanks to our friends at CINEVITE, you now have the capability of "wishlisting" expo sessions in advance via the official CCEE web app! Joining a session allows you to network and connect with panelists and fellow attendees via the CINEVITE platform. Take a look at this year's sessions below, and click on each RSVP link to add your name to the session hub!

WISHLIST/RSVP NOW

WE'RE MOVING!

For the first time in CCFS history, this year's expo will be moving to a new location - the PALM THEATRE - HOME OF THE SLO FILM CENTER! We are deeply excited to host the 2025 CCEE in a brand-new venue, located in the heart of downtown San Luis Obispo!

THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS

ASSOCIATE PRODUCER

CINEMATOGRAPHER

PRODUCTION DESIGNER

Sponsor Information

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2023 Expo - A Look Back
Click here for the past 2023 program.

Our second Central Coast Entertainment EXPO is in the history books, along with the 100th Anniversary Celebration of Cecil B. DeMille's The Ten Commandments.

We saw the EXPO bring together our film and entertainment community through networking, education, and celebration of cinema and digital media arts on the Central Coast, including:

- Screenings
- Workshops & Hands-on Demos
- Panels & Networking
- Student Program & Mentor Events

MAIN EVENT
Presented in partnership with the
San Luis Obispo International Film Festival.

"Lost City of Demille" Panel
Learn the history of the Lost City and archeological legacy of Ten Commandments

Ten Commandments Screening with LIVE MUSIC
Enjoy the portion of the Ten Commandments filmed at the Guadalupe Dunes with live music accompaniment . Featuring accomplished cellist, Jonah Kim.