5 Things to Expect from BACK TO SET 2025
The countdown is on for BACK TO SET: Working Directors Intensive, and whether you’re already registered or still on the fence, we’re here to give you a peek behind the curtain. Hosted by Alliance of Women Directors, BACK TO SET is a two-day deep dive into the craft and career of directing. packed with practical tools, high-level access, and the kind of community that keeps you going.
Here are five things you can expect from the 2025 experience:
1. Hands-On Workshops That Sharpen Your Craft
From blocking to pitching to prep, BACK TO SET offers immersive sessions designed to level up your real-world directing skills. Taught by working professionals, these workshops focus on the decisions that matter most when you’re in the chair.
2. Insider Panels with Reps, Execs, and Creative Leaders
Want to know what reps are actually looking for? How to get staffed in TV? What goes into a greenlight? Our panels pull back the curtain on the business side of directing, giving you candid insight straight from agents, managers, producers, and network execs.
3. A Lineup of Iconic Directors You Know and Admire
Our speakers aren’t just industry vets; many are AWD Icon Members, a group of 26 powerhouse directors who have shaped the film and TV landscape. From features to hit episodic TV, they bring decades of experience and a shared commitment to educating directors. This is your chance to learn directly from the best.
4. Space to Connect and Be Seen
BACK TO SET is more than panels and lectures. It’s a chance to build meaningful connections with fellow directors, speakers, and potential collaborators. With dedicated networking time built into both days, you’ll leave with more than inspiration - you’ll leave with names, contacts, and next steps.
5. Two Days, Infinite Impact
We designed BACK TO SET with working directors in mind. By concentrating everything into two immersive days, it’s easier for people to travel in, step away from set, or simply carve out time for their own growth. You don’t need to take a week off to change your trajectory…you just need the right two days.
🎬 Ready to join us?
BACK TO SET takes place September 26 + 27th in Los Angeles. Learn more and get your tickets at BackToSetLA.com.