Providence, Rhode Island

A Creative Videography Journey - Tell your story, a quiet celebration


October 24 - 27, 2024

Get inspired, find your creative voice and connect with peers from the industry: When was the last time you created for you? Enjoy working in a relaxing surrounding, amongst friends, with locally catered farm-to-table food, and allow your creative self to shine. I invite you to celebrate you.

With a combination of vibrant city life and outdoor activities, all immersed in fall colors, and with the spirit of Halloween festivities in the air, I welcome you to join me in the hub of individuality and artistry that is Providence to get your creative juices flowing.

Doesn’t matter if you’re new to the industry or an all-star, there's a spot for you at the table - Whether you’re a beginner, seasoned blogger, photographer, content creator, chef or a creative entrepreneur looking to showcase your work, this retreat is designed to inspire and help you level-up your skill set and learn videography essentials and the business side of what we do to set you up for the success you deserve.

Topics Covered

Videography, storytelling and cinematic videography, video styling, working with natural and artificial light, Adobe Premiere Pro editing, seeking inspiration, social media, the importance of branding and keeping up with marketing your business.

Your Host

Amrita Singh, MBA

My Kale Kitchen Creative

Amrita is an entrepreneur and founder of @mykalekitchen. She set up My Kale Kitchen Creative as a boutique content creation company that provides cinematic, commercial and emotive videography and photography content to food and beverage brands. Amrita started her commercial videography journey well before ‘Reels’ were a thing (right?!). She specializes in short-form videography and has created video content for local and global brands such as Bob's Red Mill, Miele®, Roland Foods, Frontier Co-op, Curious Elixirs, Coconut Secret, Que Pasa Chips and many more.

Guest Artist

For one day only, we have the absolute pleasure of Betty Binon of Stems and Forks joining us for a special styling session. Watch Betty work her magic while she shares with us her creative process of how she does what she does. Betty evokes emotion within her videography like no other and here's your golden opportunity to spend the day with Betty.

Betty Binon

Stems and Fork

Stems & Forks was created by Betty Shin Binon in 2017 to showcase all her creative musings: recipes, photography and botanical sculptures. Betty has built a successful multi-faceted brand after nearly twenty years in the floral design business. Since the shift in career, Binon’s photography and video is highly sought-after by brands for her distinct chiaroscuro style and visual storytelling. Her global workshops sell out to prominent artists and content creators around the world. Just a few brands Binon freelances for include CBC, Vogue, King Arthur Sift, Florist’s Review, Williams Sonoma, Bowmore and many other numerous international publications and brands

Location - Downtown Providence

My interpretation of Providence is, a city where art meets history meets meets individuality - Providence is where you create, where you introspect and where you do you.

For security reasons, the exact location will only be disclosed after signing up.

Travel to Providence, RI

Car service available for picks ups and drops off upon request. The timings menitoned below are approximate and can differ based on time of day and traffic/weather conditions.

  • Closest airport, 25 minute drive: Providence Airport (PVD) T F Green International
  • Most convenient airport for direct flight options, 60 minute drive or 35 minute train ride: Boston Airport (BOS) Logan International
  • For train lovers, the Amtrak is a very convenient option for participants traveling from within New England, New York and other locations that are within a 1-4 hour driving distance.

Schedule & Brief Overview

Detailed schedule will be provided upon signing up. This schedule is subject to change, though the workshop materials will remain the same.

Thursday, 10/24

  • 11 am start with welcome brunch
  • Basics (or advanced) videography and refresher, lighting, goal setting and Amrita live-styling
  • Cocktail styling and making workshop (alcoholic and non-alcoholic)

Friday, 10/25

  • Day with Betty at the farm (apple/pumpkin farm)
  • Adobe Premiere Pro

Saturday, 10/26

  • The business of content creation
  • Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Sunset walk
  • Spa evening, we all need a spa break after editing! (subject to no. of sign ups)

Sunday, 10/27

  • Social media, branding and marketing
  • Final presentations ending with lunch at 13:00

*Participants will get individual time daily for filming and coaching

*There are daily activities for dinner planned

Registration‍

$2,200 - 3 Spots Available!

Customized payment plans available upon request.

To register, please contact connect@mykalekitchen.com‍

Included in ALL Packages

Coaching, all activities and excursions, car pick up and drop off service, all meals and beverages, starting with brunch on 10/24 till lunch on 10/27.

Excluded from ALL Packages:

Travel and accommodation.

Participants are responsible for their own travel and securing their own accommodation - Upon signing up you will receive the studio address of where we will be working and you can book your Airbnbs/hotels accordingly.

Equipment‍

Mandatory – Camera, SD Cards, batteries + chargers and laptops

Recommended – Tripod and/or stabilizer

Equipment rental options available upon request at an additional charge - You'll be paying the rental company directly.

Terms and Conditions‍

  • Registrations will be on a first come, first served basis as spots are limited.
  • Once we receive your registration email, we will issue an invoice that must be paid in full (or as per your payment plan) in order to confirm your spot.
  • Bookings are non-refundable unless you find someone to take your spot.
  • If the retreat has to be canceled due to unforeseen circumstances, you will be provided a full refund.

Please feel free to write to us if you have any questions. We look forward to sharing this creative journey with you.