Julie Winokur
Julie Winokur, executive director of Talking Eyes Media, has been a storyteller for over two decades, first as a magazine writer and then as a documentary filmmaker. Her work has appeared on The New York Times, The Washington Post, PBS, Time, and National Geographic. Beyond broadcast and publication, Winokur works extensively with nonprofit organizations to develop their messages and put Talking Eyes’ films to work at the grassroots level. She is the co-founder of Newest Americans, a storytelling project about immigration and identity that was named Best Online Storytelling Project in 2020 by Pictures of the Year International. She is also the producer/director of The Sacrifice Zone and Bring It to The Table, both documentary films with extensive impact campaigns. Winokur is a National Geographic Explorer and has been on the faculty of Rutgers University-Newark and the International Center of Photography in New York.
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Julie's Upcoming Workshops
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Level I
Students are new to photography and new media and have no formal training in photography, video, multimedia or animation. Students have basic computer literacy.
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Level II
Photography students have a basic understanding of photography principles and technology and are comfortable using an SLR camera in manual mode. New Media students have a basic understanding of video, multimedia or animation software. Students have basic computer skills and are comfortable using a Macintosh computer.
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Level III
Photography students have some formal training and significant experience making, capturing and digitally processing images using Adobe Lightroom and/or Adobe Photoshop. New Media students have some formal training in conceptual and technological aspects of video, multimedia, coding or animation and are versed in the appropriate software applications. Students have a portfolio of their artwork.
Aug 3 - 7, 2026
9 AM - 5 PM
Smartphone Video Storytelling
Julie Winokur
Tuition $1,095
Code P1024-26
Discover how to tell powerful real-life stories using just a smartphone. In this immersive one-week workshop, learn the art and craft of short documentary filmmaking from concept to final edit. Guided by an acclaimed filmmaker, participants gain hands-on experience in filming, interviewing, scripting, and editing as we create a short profile of a local personality or a visiting artist at the Ranch. We’ll explore practical techniques for framing and composition, how to utilize natural light to best effect, and sequencing shots to shape a compelling narrative. Whether new to filmmaking or looking to expand your creative toolkit, this course teaches the confidence and skills needed to capture authentic stories with the equipment we all carry.