Kraken Studios

10/27/2026

Kraken Studios is in Mix magazine! 🎧

We’re thrilled to be featured in the November 2026 issue of Mix, one of the most respected publications in professional audio. In the interview, Kraken Studios engineer Thomas Pell talks about the creation of our Dolby Atmos room and what it can do for local creatives.

Kraken Studios at South Puget Sound Community College’s Lacey Campus is home to one of very few Dolby Atmos mixing studios in the country that’s open for community use. Filmmakers, musicians, podcasters, and voice artists can work with our engineers or bring their own.

📖 Read the full feature: https://issuu.com/docs/b02f5dda8f4cde5a091903c146683201?fr=xKAE9_zMzMw

Want to learn how Kraken can help you with your next project? Tell us what you're working on. Message us to book a tour or a session.
[email protected].

Thank you to Mix Magazine for helping us spread the word!

MIX November 2026

10/23/2026

Howdy South Sound! If anyone is looking to get some reel pieces for music event coverage there is a group seeking volunteers/low cost recording for their performance at Olympia Farmer's Market. DM me if interested and I can connect you with the band.

Olympia Film Collective - anyone who took the camera workshop and is looking for some experience this might be a great choice. The band does a lot of volunteer performances in and around the community.

10/23/2026

Hello WA filmmakers! Check out this amazing opportunity and APPLY.

📣 The application window for the Washington Filmworks Above the Line Education Forum, an online business of film skills program for early to mid-career producers and directors from historically underrepresented communities, will be open November 6-16!

🎬 Over the course of 15 weeks, a cohort of up to 25 Washington filmmakers working in narrative or documentary formats will learn film business skills through online sessions with industry professionals. Program participants receive scholarship support.

🔗 Ready to learn more? Get the details and RSVP to attend a virtual info session at https://ow.ly/AQnH50ZXQub

🗓️ Info Session 1 | Wednesday, October 28 at 6 p.m.

🗓️ Info Session 2 | Thursday, November 12 at 12 p.m.

🗓️ Application Window Open | November 6-16

Photo: Outlier Imagery

10/23/2026

Production Design: Pre-Production Workshop

Every great film has a look, and someone has to build it before the cameras roll. Learn how a Production Designer turns a script into a visual world in this two-night workshop with Krista Thomas-Scott.

Night one: Krista walks through her script breakdown process using real-world examples, and you’ll take home a short script to break down before the next session (plus an optional chance to create a simple mood board).

Night two: Present your work and get feedback from Krista and your classmates.

This workshop is a great fit for:

Anyone interested in a career in the Art Department
Directors and producers who want to collaborate more effectively with their design team

📅 November 5 and 12, 2026
📍 ONLINE - Zoom
💲 $140

Register now: https://www.campusce.net/SPSCC/course/course.aspx?C=3311&pc=245&mc=254&sc=0

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