Kraken Studios

10/13/2026

Production Design: Pre-Production Workshop

Great production design starts long before the cameras roll. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll dig into the pre-production side of production design and learn how to shape the look of a story from the page to the set.

Meet your instructor: Krista Thomas-Scott studied at Central Saint Martins and completed the Juilliard Intern Program. Her production design work includes the 2022 Oscar-contending short film “We Regret to Inform You,” along with projects for BUSH, Bazzi, Jessica Alba, LeBron James, and Apple.

📅 2 Thursdays: November 5 and 12, 2026
🕕 6:00pm to 8:00pm
💻 Online
💵 $140

👉 Register here: https://www.campusce.net/SPSCC/course/course.aspx?catId=254

Want something tailored to your project? Try our Skills on Demand for one-on-one customized instruction.

📍 Kraken Studios | SPSCC | Corporate & Continuing Education

10/12/2026

Two great workshops next week!

Late Night Comedy: The Anatomy of a Joke $25
Thursday, Oct 22 | 5 to 6 PM

Learn how a joke is built from someone who has written for network television. Brian Kahn, a comedy writer, producer, and director with 30+ years in the industry (The Golden Girls, Malcolm & Eddie, FOX Entertainment), breaks down the structure behind what makes a line land and gives you techniques you can use right away.
https://www.campusce.net/SPSCC/course/course.aspx?catId=247

Recording Studio Orientation for Audio Pros $149
Wednesday, Oct 21 | 6 to 7:30 PM | Lacey campus, Room 01-157

Get approved to rent and run the Kraken Studios mixing studio on your own. This small-group course, taught by audio engineer Thomas Pell, is built for working professionals in stereo, 5.1 surround, or Dolby Atmos.
https://www.campusce.net/SPSCC/course/course.aspx?catId=246

Questions? [email protected]

10/08/2026

Ever wonder how late night comedy actually gets made?

Brian Kahn has spent his career writing and producing for television. He's a member of the Writers Guild of America, the Producers Guild of America, and the Television Academy.

His writing credits include Here and Now (NBC), Cousin Skeeter, Malcolm & Eddie, the animated series Duckman, and the original pilot Late Bloomer for Paramount. He was a writer-producer on The Daily 10 at E! Entertainment and contributed to The Best Damn Sports Show Period at FOX Sports.

As former Creative Director of Comedy and Animation at FOX Entertainment, he oversaw promotional campaigns and network specials for series including The Simpsons, Family Guy, Bob's Burgers, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, New Girl, Glee, House, 9-1-1, The Masked Singer, and Animal Control.

He's directed and interviewed everyone from Steve Carell and Bill Hader to Jon Hamm, Charlize Theron, Seth MacFarlane, Tim Allen, and Rob Reiner.

And he's offering a one-hour lecture on the anatomy of a joke for $25.

That's the cost of a movie ticket and popcorn for direct access to a WGA member with decades of comedy experience.

Whether you're an aspiring comedy writer, a filmmaker interested in comedy, or just fascinated by how late night TV works, this is a rare opportunity to learn from someone who's been in the room.

Filmmaker's Guide to: Late Night Comedy - The Anatomy of a Joke
📅 Thursday, September 24
⏰ 5-6pm PST
💻 Online
💰 $25

Register: https://www.campusce.net/SPSCC/course/course.aspx?catId=247

10/07/2026

You've made a film. Now what?

Eric Gibson has sold and distributed multiple feature films—including Devil's Acid, Room 203, Cabin Girl, , and Incantation. He's a Louisiana native and active producer, writer, director, and actor who knows firsthand what it takes to get an independent film in front of audiences.

Most filmmakers spend YEARS learning film distribution the hard way by signing bad deals, losing rights, and watching their films disappear. This one-hour lecture could save you from that.

Eric will walk you through the reality of film distribution: what distributors look for, how deals actually work, what to negotiate, and what independent filmmakers need to know before they sign anything.

Filmmaker's Guide to: Film Distribution
📅 Tuesday, October 20
⏰ 5-6pm PST
💻 Online
💰 $25

Register: https://www.campusce.net/SPSCC/course/course.aspx?catId=247

10/01/2026

For anyone looking to up their game in media, Blackmagic Design is giving away a Pyxis 6k Cinema Camera this October!

Head over to the Blackmagic Demo room during the Dark and Stormy Nights Film Festival October 17th & 18th.

No purchase necessary, and you do not need to be attending the festival to enter.

🎥 Win a Blackmagic PYXIS 6K cinema camera!
https://www.facebook.com/BlackmagicDesignOfficial

Enter to win a Blackmagic PYXIS at the Dark and Stormy Nights Film Festival. This high-end digital film camera is known for precise skin tones and rich, organic color, and its versatile design lets you build the perfect camera rig for your production.

Enter in the Blackmagic Design Demo Room at the Ocean Shores Convention Center, right next door to Urban Unglued's Freaks at the Beach Market. While you're there, talk shop with filmmakers and try out Blackmagic cameras and gear for yourself.

Demo Room hours:
Saturday, October 17, 12–4 PM
Sunday, October 18, 12–4 PM

Special guest: P. Patrick Hogan
Patrick is a 10-time Emmy nominee and three-time Golden Reel Award winner whose sound work includes Cobra Kai, Umbrella Academy, Six Feet Under, and Reservation Dogs. His horror short Blindsided (Screening in Block 1!) was shot on the Blackmagic Cinema Camera 6K and finished in DaVinci Resolve, and it has already won seven awards, including Best Sci-Fi/Horror at the Chicago Horror Film Festival. Come hear how he made it and ask him your questions.

Meet Patrick:
Saturday, October 17, 2–4 PM
Sunday, October 18, 12–2 PM

Full festival details: https://www.darkandstormyllc.com/film-festival

10/01/2026

Filmmaker's Guide to: Screenwriting - last chance to signup! $25

Registration closing Friday 10/2

Every strong script starts with a plan. In this one-hour online session, instructor Jack Castellaw walks through the tools professional screenwriters use to build compelling stories: three-act structure, theme, and character psychology. You'll follow the story design process from logline to outline and learn the beginner mistakes that stall a script before it starts.

You'll leave knowing what the craft requires and what to do next with your idea. This session is also a preview of the full three-week Screenwriting Fundamentals intensive, where you'll build a working outline for features, shorts, pilots, and beyond.

📅 Tuesday, October 6, 5:00–6:00 PM
💻 Online via Zoom
🎟️ $25

Register by Friday 10/2: https://www.campusce.net/SPSCC/course/course.aspx?catId=247

09/30/2026

Ready to get your hands on the studio?

If you just got home from our open house and are excited to use our studio for your next project, sign up for:

Recording Studio Orientation for Audio Pros:
https://www.campusce.net/spscc/course/course.aspx?catid=246

This course is your path to independent access to the Kraken Studios recording and mixing facility, including the Pacific Northwest's premier Dolby Atmos mixing studio. Built for working audio professionals, not students, this small-group course walks you through the room, the equipment, and the workflow so you can book time and work on your own, whether your projects are in stereo, 5.1 surround, or immersive Dolby Atmos.

What you'll learn:

The room: monitoring system, signal flow, and studio equipment
Session setup and workflow across formats, from stereo to immersive
House protocols: booking, access, studio care, and session wrap-up
Who this is for: Audio engineers, mixers, and producers who want independent rental access to the studio without needing to book time with an in-house engineer.

Approval: This course ends with an instructor evaluation. Complete it successfully and you're an approved renter with full independent studio access.

We currently have TWO opportunities to get your orientation done!

Wednesday October 21st from 6:00pm-7:30pm
Saturday November 14th from 12:00pm-1:30pm

Location: The Atmos Mixing Studion
South Puget Sound Community College - LACEY
4220 6th Ave SE
Lacey, WA 98503

09/29/2026

TONIGHT!

Doors open at 6pm, and we'll be here until 9.

Kraken Studios Open House
SPSCC Lacey campus.
4220 6th Ave SE
Lacey, WA 98503

Come tour the Atmos studio, meet the team, and tell us what you're making.

09/28/2026

TOMMOROW NIGHT!
Kraken Studios Open House, 6-9pm at the SPSCC Lacey campus. Three hours, one building, every resource you need for your next film or media project. Bring a friend, bring your questions, bring that project you've been sitting on. We'll see you there.

09/25/2026

Next Week!
Monday, September 29, 6-9pm, SPSCC Lacey campus. Check out the Dolby Atmos studio. Meet Thomas Pell. Learn about rentals, Skills on Demand, and full project services. Whether you're making your recording your first track or making a feature film, come see what's possible. No registration needed. Just show up.