Create Videos Like a Pro

Step into the world of mobile filmmaking in this hands-on workshop where participants learn how to plan, shoot, and edit engaging videos using their cell phones. From storytelling and camera techniques to lighting, sound, and editing, you’ll explore the creative process behind producing professional-looking content with everyday tools.

This workshop is designed to help you build confidence as a creator and develop practical video production skills using the device in your pocket.

Whether you're new to video production or already creating content, this workshop encourages creativity, collaboration, and the development of original work.

Details and Registration Here

Bring Your Ideas to Life

Step into the world of audio storytelling in this hands-on workshop where participants write, collaborate, and develop original stories. From brainstorming ideas to building characters and receiving feedback, you’ll explore the creative process behind powerful audio storytelling.

This workshop is designed to help you discover your unique audio style and bring your stories to life through sound.

Whether you're new to storytelling or already experienced, this workshop encourages creativity, builds confidence, and supports the development of original work.

Details and Registration Here

If you are looking for a day of fun activities, look no further. The NCM Filmmaking Bootcamp is a great way to learn a variety of filmmaking skills.

This program is for youth 9-14 years old. Bring your lunch. Parent drop-off is promptly at 10am, pick-up is promptly at 2pm.

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If you are looking for a day of fun activities, look no further. The NCM Animation Bootcamp is a great way to learn a variety of animation workflows.

This program is for youth 9-14 years old. Bring your lunch. Bring your own art supplies or tablet. Parent drop-off is promptly at 10am, pick-up is promptly at 2pm.

Register Here

Find Your Voice

Step into the world of voice acting in this hands-on workshop where participants explore character voices, performance techniques, and vocal storytelling. Through guided exercises, script reading, collaboration, and feedback, you’ll develop the skills needed to bring characters and stories to life using only your voice.

This workshop is designed to help you build confidence behind the microphone, strengthen your vocal performance skills, and discover your unique voice acting style.

Whether you're new to voice acting or already experienced, this workshop encourages creativity, performance, and the development of original character work.

Details and Registration Here

If you are looking for a day of fun activities, look no further. The NCM Animee Days are great if you just want to come chill out, but there are a variety of activites to engage with. These include: Games (Pokemon, Magic, etc), Karaoke, Cosplay Fashion Show, Trivia, Art, and more.

This program is for youth 9-14 years old. Bring your lunch. Bring your own art supplies. Parent drop-off is promptly at 10am, pick-up is promptly at 2pm.

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The Cheap Chills Show is a live-to-tape comedy-horror show hosted by Ben Walker-Storey and his animated, teen-ghoul-co-host, Grigor Mortis. Joined by comedians, filmmakers, and fellow lovers of cult cinema, they dig through the dusty VHS vaults of the Cheap Chills archive to uncover bizarre B-movie clips, regional horror oddities and forgotten, televised darkness.

• The Archive: Ben and Grigor descend into the vault to showcase some of the weirdest and wildest clips ever committed to tape.
• The Guests: Special guests join the show live on stage for commentary, reactions, and unexpected detours into horror, comedy, and nostalgia.

Part late-night creature feature, part comedy hangout, this homemade spook show is built for the Halloween-365 crowd. Held together with cardboard, duct tape, and attempted incantations, not everything may go according to plan.

Space is strictly limited to 100 seats. Come be part of the studio audience and get immortalized in the Cheap Chills archive.

Optional Dress Code: Vintage horror, monster, and kaiju shirts encouraged, audience members may be featured on camera.

Cost: $10 - PURCHASE TICKETS: Eventbright

Bring Your Stories to Life

Step into the world of storytelling and scriptwriting in this hands-on workshop where participants write, collaborate, and develop original scripts for film, television, theatre, or audio. From brainstorming ideas to building characters, crafting dialogue, and receiving feedback, you’ll explore the creative process behind compelling scripts.

This workshop is designed to help you discover your unique writing voice and bring your stories to life on the page.

Whether you're new to scriptwriting or already experienced, this workshop encourages creativity, builds confidence, and supports the development of original work.

Details & Registration Here

If you are looking for a day of fun activities, look no further. The NCM Filmmaking Bootcamp is a great way to learn a variety of filmmaking skills.

This program is for youth 9-14 years old. Bring your lunch. Parent drop-off is promptly at 10am, pick-up is promptly at 2pm.

Register Here

If you are looking for a day of fun activities, look no further. The NCM Animation Bootcamp is a great way to learn a variety of animation workflows.

This program is for youth 9-14 years old. Bring your lunch. Bring your own art supplies or tablet. Parent drop-off is promptly at 10am, pick-up is promptly at 2pm.

Register Here

Perform for the Camera

Step into the world of screen acting in this hands-on workshop where participants develop acting skills for scripted film projects. Through scene work, character development, improvisation, and various exercises, you’ll explore the techniques actors use to create authentic performances for the screen.

This workshop is designed to help you build confidence on camera, strengthen your performance skills, and develop your unique acting style.

Whether you're new to acting or already experienced, this workshop encourages creativity, collaboration, and the development of strong on-screen performances.

Details and Registration Here

If you are looking for a day of fun activities, look no further. The NCM Animee Days are great if you just want to come chill out, but there are a variety of activites to engage with. These include: Games (Pokemon, Magic, etc), Karaoke, Cosplay Fashion Show, Trivia, Art, and more.

This program is for youth 9-14 years old. Bring your lunch. Bring your own art supplies. Parent drop-off is promptly at 10am, pick-up is promptly at 2pm.

Register Here

WATCH FOR THE NEW DATE

Audition Lab: 

3 Pieces. 1 Goal. The Callback.

Meets weekly on Tuesdays from June 16 through July 28 (no meeting on July 7). Across six focused sessions, students will build and refine a complete audition package featuring one polished monologue and two contrasting songs. Each workshop combines performance coaching, audition technique, confidence-building strategies, and practical rehearsal tools designed to reduce stress and improve consistency in the audition room. Students will explore material selection, acting through song, cold reads, slating, presence, and callback skills while receiving individualized feedback and weekly performance opportunities. By the end of the workshop, participants will leave with stronger material, clearer technique, and the confidence to walk into auditions callback-ready.

Dates: June 16, 23, 30, July 14, 21, 28 (July 28 is a showcase)

• Pre-Registration Required. You will be contacted prior to the June 16th session

• Cost $100 (for all 6 sessions)

• Ages 14+

• Limited Spaces

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Sign up for your 30 minute multi-camera performance recording. ORIGINAL MUSIC ONLY

• Groups or Individuals

• Acoustic or Amplified

• Recording used in NCM distribution and for your own use

• Cost $45

Beyond the “Isms” - Beyond the “Isms” - Building Authentic Bridges of Connection and Belonging

Mitch Austin, Speaker & Trainer

Beyond the “Isms” is a one-hour experience that will shift how you see sexism, racism, ageism and what lies under all the isms”. You’ll walk away with:

• Why “isms” happen — a clear look at the hidden mental patterns driving division

• Four concrete principles to start building the bridges in authentic and impactful ways

• Practical strategies for transcending conscious and unconscious “isms” in real, everyday situations

• Renewed commitment and effectiveness as a bridge builder, healer and connector in today’s world Mitch Austin, Speaker & Trainer

FREE EVENT: MONDAY, JUNE 15 @ 6 PM - Doors open at 5:30 PM

Mitch brings rare depth to every stage he steps onto. He has designed workshops, seminars, and keynote presentations for organizations ranging from UC Davis and Sacramento Regional Transit to Panasonic Corporation. Locally, Mitch serves as the Spiritual Director for the Sierra Center for Spiritual Living, he supports the Village Project as a facilitator and he serves on the Nevada County Pride Board.

Mitch’s mission is to help people live healthier, happier, and more empowered lives to help create a world that works for all.

Find Your Voice

Step into the world of voice acting in this hands-on workshop where participants explore character voices, performance techniques, and vocal storytelling. Through guided exercises, script reading, collaboration, and feedback, you’ll develop the skills needed to bring characters and stories to life using only your voice.

This workshop is designed to help you build confidence behind the microphone, strengthen your vocal performance skills, and discover your unique voice acting style.

Whether you're new to voice acting or already experienced, this workshop encourages creativity, performance, and the development of original character work.

Details and Registration Here

Bring Your Stories to Life

Step into the world of storytelling and scriptwriting in this hands-on workshop where participants write, collaborate, and develop original scripts for film, television, theatre, or audio. From brainstorming ideas to building characters, crafting dialogue, and receiving feedback, you’ll explore the creative process behind compelling scripts.

This workshop is designed to help you discover your unique writing voice and bring your stories to life on the page.

Whether you're new to scriptwriting or already experienced, this workshop encourages creativity, builds confidence, and supports the development of original work.

Details & Registration Here

Create Videos Like a Pro

Step into the world of mobile filmmaking in this hands-on workshop where participants learn how to plan, shoot, and edit engaging videos using their cell phones. From storytelling and camera techniques to lighting, sound, and editing, you’ll explore the creative process behind producing professional-looking content with everyday tools.

This workshop is designed to help you build confidence as a creator and develop practical video production skills using the device in your pocket.

Whether you're new to video production or already creating content, this workshop encourages creativity, collaboration, and the development of original work.

Details and Registration Here

Tune into a “livestream event” that features various nonprofits and businesses from the community.

Details will post closer to the air date.

If you are looking to explore what we do here at NCM, this is a great time to check it out.

Come explore the facility, jump into some fun activities, explore our Academy subscription, our upcoming Summer Camp opportunities, and engage with some really cool people.

Activites:

• Soft Opening for our Animations Come Alive project (4pm)

• Time Machine (The Tardis Project)

Open to all ages. FREE

These are part of our All Access Subscription. Check it out!

10:00 - 1:00 - Writing & Script Creation, Table Readings, Shot List, Assignments, Watch & Deconstruct

2:00 - 3:00 - VFX Workshop

3:00 - 4:00 - Understanding Filmmaking Equipment & Positions

4:00 - 5:30 - Film Crew & Acting Workshop (In-Person)

These are part of our All Access Subscription. Check it out!

Meets on 3rd Tuesdays IN-PERSON

These are part of the All Access Subscription. Check it out!

Meets on 3rd Tuesdays IN-PERSON

This is part of our All-Access Subscription. Check it out!

Meets on the 2nd Wednesdays

This is part of our All-Access Subscription. Check it out!

This is part of our All-Access Subscription. Check it out!

Come gather with fellow creatives. Meet and chat or join into one of the FREE activities we will have going on. Learn More

• Writing Circle

• Film Challenge

• Artist Corner

• Musician Collaboration

Interested in creating your own activities that others can join in? Give us a shout

Just an FYI - There will be NO MARCH Gathering

Join the brilliant Dom Jackson, live and in person. He'll share the latest on automated restoration and transformation of video.  Let us know if you can attend here so we can plan for chairs, snacks, and all the things:) 

Dom Jackson is a product management professional with over ten years of success in developing and managing technologies for content production and distribution in the Media and Entertainment space. He has extensive knowledge of file based and live workflows for streaming and traditional linear distribution and an expert in established and emerging technologies for media production and distribution. Dom is the VP of Products and Services at Cinnafilm.

An enchanted equinox awaits, with a storytelling magic show by Chris the Bard. Prepare to be amused! (And amazed).

Nevada County Magician Chris the Bard will weave stories and work wonders in celebration of the ancient spring festival of Ostara.

This event is aimed at kids 5-12, but the event welcomes any who are young at heart!

Purchase tickets online

Nevada County Media is at 355 Crown Point Circle (behind Analog Devices)

The Democratic Women of Nevada County will host a “Meet the Candidates” evening on March 3rd at NCM. This interactive forum will give attendees the opportunity to ask questions and hear directly from the Congressional Candidates running in our County. All VOTERS are welcome! Tickets are free online. Donations are always welcomed.

PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED - GET YOUR FREE TICKETS