#OTVSTUDYHALL

Designed for intersectional storytellers of all skill levels, the #OTVStudyHall experience is crafted to develop strong writers, directors and independent producers who identify with multiple communities.

The OTV STUDY HALL series activates Its attendees with hands on workshops, courses and masterclasses taught by a diverse rotating cast of instructors and facilitators that have broken the film and television.

2025 program update

All marquee OTV artist development programs are currently on pause as we dedicate time and resources to celebrating our 10th anniversary and reflecting on a decade of impact. During this period, we’re piloting an experimental initiative aimed at empowering intersectional storytellers to chart their own path — connecting them to the tools, resources, and community needed to amplify their voices and bring their stories to life. This pause is an intentional step toward evolving our artist support model, ensuring a sustainable and transformative future for OTV.

#otvstudyhall COURSES

• Developing Your Artist Brand led by Britt Julius

• Screening Writing and Story Development led by Jess King

• Introduction to Producing led by Stephanie Jeter

• Marketing as Community Engagement led by Elijah McKinnon

• Film Financing led by Chicago Media Angels

• Grant Writing led by Aymar Jean Christian

• Indie to Hollywood featuring Dewayne Perkins

• Line Producing for Indie Films led by Veronica Barbosa

• Project Bible vs Pitch Deck led by Angellic Ross

• What Do Execs Want? led by Dr. Aymar Jean Christian

• Impact Production led by Elijah McKinnon

• Worldbuilding & Collaboration led by Chase Joynt

• Navigating the Film Industry led by Dewayne Perkins