Now celebrating a 42-year history, the Atlanta Film Festival (ATLFF) is the area’s preeminent celebration of cinema.
These three courses are designed to work together to bring the beginner up to speed on the basics of the film industry: film set terminology and protocol, crew positions, definitions, and hierarchy, the entry level positions in all departments, where to find work and network, and the proper format for film and television resumes to give you a leg up on the competition.
Previously taught as a 4-class series, 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.
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.
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.
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.
As the Atlanta Film Festival celebrates our 42nd year, join us for a night of beginnings. Enjoy drinks and generous refreshments! Pick up badges early, grab festival merch at a discounted rate and individual ticket sales officially go live!
This month at Eat, Drink & B-Indie, join us for a FREE preview of local Official Selections from the 2018 Atlanta Film Festival lineup!
In preparation for the release of ISLE OF DOGS, the new stop-motion animated film from writer-director Wes Anderson, the Atlanta Film Society is pleased to present a "Westrospective" screening of FANTASTIC MR. FOX at the Plaza Theatre.
You have an idea. You have a script. You have friends ready to help you create. You just need the FUNDS.
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
In this two-day course, you will learn how to break a script down for post-production, how to make the decisions in pre-production that will generate the most creative options in your edit, how to correctly master your final cut, post-production tips for increasing your project’s chances with film festival programmers, and much more.
Join us Tuesday, February 20th at Manuel's Tavern for Eat, Drink & B-Indie: “Pitch-O-Rama Season 3”, with Michael Lucker of Screenwriter School.
Do you enjoy cartoons? Do you want to know what it takes to create your own animation?
In celebration of Black History Month, join us for a diverse selection of short films showcasing the Black American experience followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers. Proceeds will benefit the Center for Civil and Human Rights.
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.
As everyone knows, a career in the entertainment industry can be either “feast or famine”. One second you’re on an Avenger’s Movie, or Walking Dead shoot, the next you’re waiting by the phone for another job.
Join us as we present a new crop of locally produced short films at the latest edition of Generally Local, Mostly Independent Film Series!
"What skills are you going to need to sustain your creative career? Do you know how to protect your work and assets?
How to craft a film resume, whether you have experience or not.
Paths to different careers? How to transition from another industry? How and where to find work?
All answered in this three-hour class.
Basics of the business - development to sale, terminology, crew positions, definitions, and hierarchy. Overview of the film and television industry, including commercials, industrials, and music videos.
Budgeting isn’t a formula. Each project is different, but some basics do apply. You start with a complete breakdown and a rough schedule. Without doing that work, you can’t properly estimate the cost of your production.
This class will walk you through the basic content necessary to create a proper plan for your film from team bios and your dream cast to your top sheet budget and distribution plan.
The art of film is not only what you see, but what you hear as well. From sound composition to Foley work, the mood of any great movie is set by the audio component.
Siblings Dylan and Andrea set off with their new friends on a marvelous journey of discovery in search of long lost pirate loot.
The “Screenwriting Series” will be offered once again by the Atlanta Film Society in Fall 2017. This class is ideal for writers new to the art and craft of screenwriting.
A story of an unlikely friendship between neighbors in Havana, Cuba. Two men lean on their relationship in a city on the verge of substantial change.
You've shot your film, now how do you make it look really good? Come learn on this studio tour.
Motivated by the desire for a better life and guided by the ancestral spirits of this house, José embarks on a mystical search for gold ""morocotas"" that are said to be buried in the mansion he occupies with his family.
The “Screenwriting Series” will be offered once again by the Atlanta Film Society in Fall 2017. This class is ideal for writers new to the art and craft of screenwriting.
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.
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.
The ATLFS New Mavericks monthly programming is evolving to highlight female excellence, as well as delve into the craft of filmmaking disciplines both above and below the line.
We are excited to partner with the CineDrone and provide a master-class workshop in drone filmmaking, aimed at helping new pilots and aspiring aerial DPs learn the in’s and outs of filming for real productions.
The Atlanta Film Festival and the Plaza Theatre proudly present RAT FILM, the debut feature film by Theo Anthony.
