Making a film is one thing. Making a film that tells someone else’s story is a whole different challenge. It requires knowing what to film, what questions to ask the subject, and of course, knowing what the most important part of the story is. Roberto Serrini, an award-winning commercial director, documentarian and YouTuber, will take us through the thought process when telling a story of a subject.

No matter how great your film is, its ability to be seen by as many eyeballs as possible can hinge on how good you promote it. In this class, promo editing master Andrew Achter will take us through the mindset of an editor. That includes how to organize projects for success, how to make the right editing selections, using graphics/sound effects/transitions to make the video pop, and much more.

Jonny Durst, known in the FPV world as airblastr, took home the top prize at the 2019 NYCDFF for his film “MOABLASTER.” In this one-on-one interview, Jonny chats with NYCDFF director Randy Scott Slavin to dive into the mindset of one of the most talented cinematic FPV filmmakers in the world.

Every year, the landscape/architecture category is the most competitive at the NYCDFF. That means Marcus Moller must be doing something right, since he’s won this category two years in a row. Marcus talks with festival director Randy Scott Slavin to discuss his process, his gear, his mindset, and tips and tricks he uses to get world-class (and award-winning) results.

So you’ve taken your drone footage. Now what? Well, editing comes next, of course. But once you’ve got all of your shots lined up and the music synched, there’s still one important step you’ll want to do to make your film really pop: color correction. Learn what you need to know about that key element from professional colorist Tristan Kneschke, who will help take your footage from good to great.

Music can make or break a drone video. Great music perfectly synched with the footage can go a long way to making your video stand out. Pick a bad song and the footage is irrelevant, no matter how cool it is. In this master class, Hesta Prynn teaches you how to go about choosing the right music for your films, how to use it — and where to find it.

There are a handful of pioneers in the FPV world, and Jonathan “Skitzo” Davis is one of the big ones. This FPV OG has always been pushing the envelope and has risen above the rest when it comes to flying FPV. While the FPV world has changed since Skitzo broke onto the scene years ago, his lyrical flight style is still very much relevant. In this interview, we’ll dig deep to learn Skitzo’s craft and understand the art of flight.