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
The Art of Video Storytelling
Julie Winokur
Tuition $1,095
Code P1024-26
Everyone has a story to tell. This workshop helps students bring their stories to life. Over the course of the week, students explore the essentials of short documentary filmmaking—from shaping a concept to crafting the final edit. Guided by an acclaimed filmmaker, students gain hands-on experience in filming, interviewing, scripting, and editing as they create a short profile of a local personality or visiting artist at the Ranch. Students learn techniques for framing and composition, working with natural light, and sequencing shots to build a compelling narrative. Whether using a professional camera, a DSLR, or even a phone, this workshop is designed to help students develop the skills and confidence to tell authentic, real-life stories. It immerses students in the power of visual storytelling within a supportive and inspiring creative environment. Who Is It For? This workshop is for anyone with a passion for storytelling. Professionals and hobbyists are welcome. The class adapts to all skill levels and includes extensive one-on-one guidance. Whether students are exploring video as a creative outlet or looking to tell meaningful, real-life stories in their personal or professional lives, this course supports them. No prior filmmaking experience is required—just curiosity and a desire to share authentic narratives.