Have you ever watched a movie or T.V. show, and thought “I wish I could do this?” Abigail with Schopix Studios will prove that you can—and show you the tools at your disposal so you can start now. From script to red carpet premiere, you will learn how to turn your stories into quality entertainment. No need to wait for better equipment, a bigger budget, or university education. When Abigail was a homeschool student at 16 year old, she attended a teen filmmaking workshop at NCHE, and now, she is thrilled to “pay it forward” for the next generation of dreamers and filmmakers.

Abigail Schopen is a homeschool graduate and internationally recognized independent film director. Born, raised, and homeschooled in Charlotte, NC, Abigail’s love for the arts and her city began at a young age, directing younger siblings in family Easter pageants. She is now the co-producer with her husband of Schopix Studios, which sets their focus on creating quality family entertainment with local talent and crew. She directed the short film musical @tori_love in 2023 which won the Charlotte 48-Hour film competition and went to Filmapalooza in Lisbon, Portugal. Abigail’s next short film Chaos & Dragons took home 5 awards in the Charlotte competition. Schopix recently completed their first feature film, Tales of Finch, a superhero sci-fi adventure available to stream soon.

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