Laughs on Film | Comedy Filmmaking Basics

Ever want to transform your comedy concept into a compelling, effective video? Get hands-on experience throughout this 4-week class as you collaboratively create a short comedy movie from a base script, developing essential filmmaking skills in editing, camera use, strategic preproduction, storyboarding, and basic set conduct. 

Instructor: Forest Kinsey

Dates/Times:

Thursdays 6:30-8:30pm

Oct 15th - Nov 5th (4 weeks)

Location: DNP Studios 6632 E Truman Rd, Kansas City, MO 64126

Cost: $100

Max enrollment: 10

Deadline to sign up: Tuesday, Oct 6th. 

Forest Kinsey is best known as a film director and writer for stage and screen, although he’s also an experienced comedian, actor, and teacher. He has a passion for weird and overlooked approaches to conventional stories, and especially enjoys creating and viewing mixed-media projects. He loves birds, good food, and playing piano. His accolades include: 2nd Best Filmmaker in Kansas City (The Pitch KC, 2025); directed An Anarchy Heist Show (Best of Venue, KC Fringe 2025); co-wrote Sketches From the Fourth Dimension (Best Original Script, KC Fringe 2024); independently produced and featured in DramaUrge (Audience Choice, KC Fringe 2021); and directed Keith’s Bread Saga (Best Local Film, KC Underground Film Festival 2020). Forest co-directs and is a head writer for The Anarchy Fun Time Show, KC’s longest running live sketch comedy show, performs with The Bird Comedy Players at The Bird Comedy Theater, KC’s best comedy club (The Pitch KC, 2021-2025), and is a member of the Independent Filmmaker’s Coalition of Kansas City, although he’s usually busy during their Wednesday meetings. www.forestkinsey.com

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Navigate to the “Packs” menu above the class schedule.

Purchase the Pack for the class(es) you are planning to attend. 

Once we’ve received confirmation of payment, we will add you to the class roster. 

We will use Ubindi for communication about classes, too. When you create your profile, please provide an email address you will check regularly. If you’ve taken a class with us previously, you can use the same login as before. Try to avoid making a duplicate account. If you’re unsure if you already have a profile, email us and we’ll look for you

DNP Studios is now a stand-alone building with street-level access located at 6632 E Truman Rd, Kansas City, MO 64126. There is free street parking on Truman Road in front of the building and side-street parking around the block.

Accessibility: There is a step to get into the main classroom space; some classes/projects are slated to take place in the basement which is only accessible by staircase. Please let us know if you have accessibility concerns and we’ll do our very best to accommodate.

We have gender-neutral restrooms available on the main floor and the basement space. We have basic kitchen amenities for storing/refilling food/drinks. We have a variety of beverages available with a donation.