Visit Atlanta’s only “Hollywood style” prop house in this tour! We’ll learn about the process of selecting and renting props while browsing their warehouse that houses over 1 million items from every time period and genre. This event is limited to teens and will fill fast, RSVP at Eventbrite.
From PA to Producer, learn each department's job and responsibilities, understand terminology and protocol, and hear how the business runs in general from the production office to the set.
Your resume is your first impression. While it will always be 'who you know' that gets you hired, having a properly created resume is still the best way to get your foot in the door.
This two day, bootcamp-style Production Assistant workshop is perfect for those just starting their career in the industry as well as those looking to advance their knowledge of what it takes to succeed as an office or on-set production assistant working on commercials, industrials, music videos, independent films, television series and studio features.
Kathy Berardi is offering a special one-day, all-inclusive class in which attendees will receive A to Z guidance on how to successfully write, produce and direct a short film
Attendees from the Atlanta Film Festival may recognize Michael Lucker as one of the mentors of the Screenwriter's Retreat, where three winners from the ATLFF Screenplay Competition spent three days at Serenbe, polishing their scripts with screenwriting experts. A one-time assistant to Steven Spielberg, Lucker has written more than twenty feature screenplays for studios such as Paramount, Disney, DreamWorks, Fox, and Universal (including "Vampire in Brooklyn," "Home on the Range," and the Academy Award-nominated "Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron").
He is offering a unique opportunity to share his expertise with local writers by hosting a session of his renowned Screenwriter School on August 5 - 6, 2017.
ATLFS Members save 10% on registration!
This two day, bootcamp-style Production Assistant workshop is perfect for those just starting their career in the industry as well as those looking to advance their knowledge of what it takes to succeed as an office or on-set production assistant working on commercials, industrials, music videos, independent films, television series and studio features.
Join us as we present a new crop of locally produced short films at the latest edition of Wonderroot's Local Film Series!
Ready to make your next short film? Ever wondered what goes into the process? Accomplished filmmaker Kathy Berardi gives insight into the world of short film making, and speaks on her experience in the arena. Attendees will also have the opportunity to network with her, after the presentation, to get advice on how to prepare for their next project.
Producer Linda Burns, Producer/Director Eric Blue, and Crogan Filmworks President Stanislav Shkilnyi discuss finding distribution before you begin production, self-distribution, and film sales.
Making Georgia the Most Diverse & Women-Friendly Market in the Country.
Please join us and hundreds of women in the film industry for a day of networking and empowerment.
Started in 1998 as a hobby, HowStuffWorks.com has grown into a multimedia empire featuring podcasts, vlogs, a broadcast tv show and more, reaching an audience of more than 58 million per year. Visit their Atlanta studio on this tour. This event is limited to teens to and their chaperones and will fill fast, RSVP via Eventbrite.
"It's not what you know, but who you know!"Come meet, mingle, and join the community of 'New Mav' filmmakers!
Summer is just around the corner, and no/low budget indie features, shorts, webisodes, music videos and more will start crewing up.
Learn how to get those sweeping aerial shots with guest speaker Kids Drone Zone! In this demo we'll learn about drones and how they're used in the film industry.
This two day, bootcamp-style Production Assistant workshop is perfect for those just starting their career as a PA as well as those looking to advance their knowledge of what it takes to succeed as an office or on set production assistant.
Each participant gets 90 seconds to pitch a screenplay. Three judges decide the winners and are all industry professionals. Two runners up. One winner.
Join us Tuesday, March 21st to meet and congratulate many of the local filmmakers accepted into the 2017 Atlanta Film Festival. From docs and narratives to VR and pilots to first time filmmakers and those more seasoned, we'll introduce you to the directors, hear about their projects, screen trailers, and give you a sneak peek of the festival!
Filmmakers in attendance include:
Tim Hall, Jon Watts, Brantley Watts, Fran Burst, Cameron Schwartz, Jak Wilmont, Babacar Ndiaye, Abijeet Achar, Jason Drakeford, and Rashel Stephenson.
The first 40 (age-appropriate) attendees receive a drink ticket for a FREE Pabst Blue Ribbon. As always, this event is free & open to the public.
It’s the final countdown! This month's New Mavericks networking event is only eight days away from the 2017 Atlanta Film Festival. With more New Mav filmmakers in the festival than ever before, you won't want to miss this chance to mix and mingle. Meet the local New Mavs filmmakers, gain first-hand insight into their vision, and see a sneak peek of this year’s programming selection.
Join us Thursday, March 16, 2017 from 7:00pm - 9:00pm for the New Mavericks Showcase at Manual's Tavern.
Please remember Manual's Tavern generously provides our meeting space for free, so please grab a bite to eat, something to drink, and tip the fantastic server working the event!
Join us for a tour of the one and only Turner, where we'll get a peek behind the scenes of March Madness and more.
This event is limited to the 20 attendees and will fill fast, RSVP via Eventbrite! No one admitted without ticket.
Currents is a monthly film networking event for TEENS presented by re:imagine ATL and #ATLFS. Currents seeks to create connections between Atlanta youth and the film industry through networking and project-based learning.
The Art of Film: Crafting the Look. How a Director, Production Designer, and Director of Photography prep and collaborate to create the look and feel of a project in preproduction.
Learn what to look for in a business proposal, how to identify concerns and potential problems, and ways to protect yourself from fraud.
Mix and mingle with some of the greatest up-and-coming as well as well-seasoned filmmakers in the city. Share an idea or a laugh!
The One-Day Mini Film Academy for students, newbies, and transfers offers courses like "Intro to the Film Biz," "Intro to Office, Set and Art PA" and "How to Create a Proper Film Resume and Network for a Gig."
Back to the basics: this session features on a hands on demo of prosumer cameras and filming techniques. Cameras provided or bring your own!
Enjoy some light hors d'oeuvres and cocktails, mingle with volunteers from previous festivals, and discover what volunteering for the festival is all about!
WonderRoot's local film block is back at the Plaza! See ten short films for $10 and support indie film; FREE for ATLFS Members. Presented by ATLFS and the Plaza Theatre Foundation.
The #ATLFS New Mavericks Film Series returns as a full day of shorts screenings, networking, and education in celebration of the women on both sides of the lens. Admission is pay-what-you-can.
Argentine tango dancers María Nieves Rego and Juan Carlos Copes discuss their personal and professional relationship in UN TANGO MÁS (OUR LAST TANGO). This Argentinian film concludes our 2016 CineMás Film Series.
The last #EDBI of the year is a Behind-the-Scenes look at all things ATLFS! Join us in launching our #30Kin30Days Kickstarter at Manuel's Tavern.
Rialto Center for the Arts and #ATLFS present a special near-90th anniversary screening of METROPOLIS, brought to life by live Alloy Orchestra accompaniment.
This two day, bootcamp-style Production Assistant workshop is perfect for those just starting their career as a PA as well as those looking to advance their knowledge of what it takes to succeed as an office or on set production assistant.
A woman distracts a criminal by sharing three of the dozens of tales she has written from different periods of Cuba's history. ESPEJUELOS OSCUROS (DARK GLASSES) continues our 2016 CineMás Film Series. Lead actor Luis Alberto García will be in attendance!
See 12th Street Productions' red carpet World Premiere of Atlanta's latest & most fabulous reality TV pilot, ATLANTA'S A DRAG!
A young indigenous woman does not want to live in the modern world until it saves her life during a pregnancy complication. Guatemalan film IXCANUL kicks off our 2016 CineMás Film Series.
Three official selections from the 2016 Festival del Film Locarno have their Atlanta premieres. Presented in partnership between ATLFS and the Consulate General of Switzerland in Atlanta.
