One Person Film Crew: Telling Stories Fast, Cheap, and Well
In this class, we’ll dive into how to make a movie as a one-person crew, from planning and shooting to editing and sharing your final cut. We’ll talk about when this approach really shines, when it might not, and how to get the most out of your time, creativity, and resources. You’ll walk away with practical tips, new confidence, and hopefully a fresh spark to get out there and start filming.
Short Films Advanced: The Director’s Set (Online Course)
Over four Saturdays, filmmakers will step into the dynamic world of actor-director synergy, learning how to lead with clarity, communicate vision with confidence, and shape performances that resonate long after the credits roll. Through scene work, hands-on coaching, and real-time feedback, students will explore advanced directing techniques that professional sets rely on—from emotional safety to artistic risk-taking.
Documentary for Beginners: TV, Vimeo, and YouTube (Online Course)
Designed for beginners, this four-week series provides the essential tools, techniques, and creative foundation needed to begin producing your own documentary content.
Eat, Drink & B-Indie
Get ready for a fast-paced Kahoot Game Night at this month's Eat, Drink & B-Indie! Join us to answer movie and television trivia in real time, compete in teams, and climb the leaderboard for fun prizes. Quick rounds, engaging clips, and friendly competition—no stress, just cinematic vibes!
ATLFS presents The PA Academy 2.0 - Winter 2026
We’re taking the PA Academy to a new level! This time around, we’re expanding our training beyond film & television to live events like music, film, and arts festivals, corporate conventions, event staging, and light stagehand work to increase the arsenal of skills to make you more desirable as a freelancer. Join us from anywhere, because were taking PA Academy virtual!
From Submission to Selection: Crafting Film Festival Strategies (Virtual)
This class will provide participants with the tools to identify the most suitable festivals for their films, craft compelling submissions, and create impactful marketing strategies to generate buzz and attract audiences.
Pa Academy 2.0: Spring 2026
Atlanta Film Society and Former Producer Linda Burns are proud to present The PA Academy 2.0, expanding training in 2026 to help meet the ever changing needs of the entertainment industry in Georgia.
CineCamp ATL 2026
CineCamp ATL is back for 2026! This program, from July 13th - 24th, is designed to cultivate an interest in filmmaking from pre- to post production through hands-on youth education for rising 9th-12th graders.
Pa Academy 2.0
Atlanta Film Society and Former Producer Linda Burns are proud to present The PA Academy 2.0, expanding training in 2026 to help meet the ever changing needs of the entertainment industry in Georgia.
Eat, Drink & B-Indie: ATLFS Through the years (Past & Present)
At this month's Eat, Drink & B-Indie, we invite you to join us for a reflective panel tracing ATLFS’s 50-year journey from its origins to the present day. Expect insights into past milestones, notable alumni, and a look at the organization’s future!
Behind the Seams
Whether you’re a fashion enthusiast, stylist, or designer, if you want to learn how to develop your skills and land your first job in the costume department, this workshop is for you!
Eat, Drink & B-Indie: A Guide to Resources & Continuing Education in 2026
This month's Eat, Drink & B-Indie will focus on providing filmmakers of all levels with essential tools, resources, and educational opportunities.
Finding Your Compass: A Documentary Ethics and Accountability Workshop
Do you wonder about what responsibility documentary filmmakers have to their participants throughout the filmmaking process and beyond? This interactive workshop invites filmmakers to grapple with the real-world ethical challenges of documentary filmmaking.
2025 Annual Holiday Party
Celebrate the winter season with the Atlanta Film Society at our annual Holiday Party. Spend an evening with us at Tara Theatre for drinks, laughs, and festivities. Unwind, connect, and toast to another great year in film!
Gettin’ Down & Dirty in Voiceover & Audiobooks
Learn the nitty gritty about getting started and actually getting paid in Voiceover & Audiobooks — It's actually a little more challenging than the TikTok ads will have you believe.
Eat, Drink & B-Indie: Film & TV Trivia Night!
Get ready for a night of cinematic fun and brain-teasing challenges at this month's Eat, Drink & B-Indie! Join us for Film & TV Trivia Night, where movie buffs and TV fans test their knowledge, compete in teams, and win awesome prizes. All levels welcome—bring your crew and your A-game!
GPP/ATLFS present The PA Academy - Fall 2025
Start your career or improve upon your current skills in the industry with advanced knowledge. The PA Academy shows you what it takes to succeed while preparing you for your first day on set or your transition from a dayplayer to a core crew member.
Eat, Drink & B-Indie: Community Spotlight Night
For this month's Eat, Drink, and B-Indie, we're providing an open sharing forum for filmmakers, artists, and creators to connect with the broader community. Attendees can list casting calls, share upcoming events, and promote opportunities. This gathering is designed to foster collaboration, support local talent, and keep our arts community informed and engaged.
From Submission to Selection: Crafting Film Festival Strategies
This class will provide participants with the tools to identify the most suitable festivals for their films, craft compelling submissions, and create impactful marketing strategies to generate buzz and attract audiences. Additionally, participants will explore the art of networking, and learn how to build relationships with industry professionals and fellow filmmakers to expand their reach and opportunities.
ON SET: Directing and Cinematography
Join writer/director Carrie Schrader and filmmaker Chris Hamilton for a fast-paced, hands-on one-day workshop designed for both directors and cinematographers. Through practical exercises and collaborative scene work, you’ll learn how to break down a script, build a dynamic shot list, and bring it to life on camera—from your own unique creative lens.
Film Business Basics (Online Class Series)
Finding a job in the industry can be a challenge when you don't know how or where to start. What are the basics you need to know for an entry level position? How do you start a career without experience? How is a film resume different from a corporate one? When is the “right time” to enter the business? Who is hiring and where do I find them? What does it take to succeed in the industry?
Eat, Drink & B-Indie: Kodak The 100 Feet of Film Project Kickoff!
It's back! The Atlanta Film Society and Kodak Film Lab Atlanta are in partnership to present The 100 Feet of Film Project. Join us for a discussion with past competitors as they talk about their experiences participating in the program and shooting on film.
Special Effects, Monsters and Mayhem: A Guide for Filmmakers
Are you a filmmaker or producer with a project needing special effects makeup and wanting to make the best decisions for your budget? In this class, you’ll learn the pros and cons of practical in-camera effects vs. digital, plus insider strategies to cut costs and negotiate better with artists.
How to Make a Documentary: Ideas, Research and Concept Reels (Online Course)
Have you ever wanted to create a documentary but weren’t sure where to start? In this four-week course, we’ll explore the essential tools and techniques that helped bring Instructor Imani L. Warren M.A., her documentary projects to life, and how you can do the same.
DocUquarium: A Conversation with Jon Kieran
On Thursday, August 21, at 7 pm, Jonathan Keiran, ATLFS Programming Department, will take us deep behind the scenes of what it takes to curate a major film festival. Ever wondered how programmers decide what makes the cut? Or what truly grabs their attention in a sea of submissions? This is your chance to find out—straight from someone on the front lines of indie film selection.
GPP/ATLFS present The PA Academy - Summer 2025
Start your career or improve upon your current skills in the industry with advanced knowledge. The PA Academy shows you what it takes to succeed while preparing you for your first day on set or your transition from a dayplayer to a core crew member.
Soup To Nuts: The Ideation, Production and Promotion of a Short Film
Do you have an idea for a short film? Great! Where does one even begin? And when it’s all finished and you want to relax, there’s still more to do! This workshop hopes to give you the appetite to get started and see it through to the end.
Short Films Intermediate: Going Into Production with Tiara Luten (Online Course)
This four-part course is designed for filmmakers who have completed a script and are ready to move into production. Covering essential aspects of independent short film production, this class provides practical guidance on pre-production, on-set execution, directing, cinematography, and post-production. Whether you’re working with a small crew or a micro-budget, you’ll gain the skills and confidence to bring your short film to life.
CineCamp ATL 2025 Film Fest
Join Atlanta Film Society’s CineCamp ATL 2025 students, instructors, and staff for a showcase of completed shorts films produced inclusively during the duration of the 2-week program.
CineCamp ATL 2025
CineCamp ATL is back for 2025! This program, from July 14th - 25th, is designed to cultivate an interest in filmmaking from pre- to post production through hands-on youth education for rising 9th-12th graders.
GPP/ATLFS present The PA Academy - Spring 2025
Start your career or improve upon your current skills in the industry with advanced knowledge. The PA Academy shows you what it takes to succeed while preparing you for your first day on set or your transition from a dayplayer to a core crew member.
Eat, Drink & B-Indie: Festival Kickoff!
The 49th Atlanta Film Festival is fast approaching! This month at Eat, Drink & B-Indie, join us for a preview of official selections from the 2025 Atlanta Film Festival lineup. We'll introduce you to a selection of #ATLFF25 filmmakers, hear about their projects, and give you a special sneak peek of the Festival! Participating filmmakers will be announced soon.
Cinematography: Establishing and Executing the Vision
The role of Director of Photography can be described as a marriage, or intersection, between the technical and creative. In this course, we will examine the aggregate process of establishing and executing the visual aesthetic of a film, explore various tips and tricks to keep in your cinematographic toolbox, consider the means of communicating with a director — meeting a director halfway to find the language that you both can understand, and more.
Eat, Drink & B-Indie: Creative Conference Preview
The 2025 ATLFF Creative Conference, taking place in-person and virtually from April 29th - May 2nd, is excited to host panel discussions, case studies, and workshops covering a range of topics for filmmakers and movie lovers alike. Get a preview of this year's events from Creative Conference Director Linda Burns and a few of the panelists we’ve lined up to help educate, motivate, and entertain attendees of the 49th annual Atlanta Film Festival & Creative Conference.
Cinema 101: A Journey Through the History of Film
Step into the world of cinema and explore its rich history, groundbreaking movements, and iconic creators. Whether you’re a film enthusiast, aspiring critic, or industry professional seeking fresh insights, this is your ticket to understanding how cinema has shaped—and been shaped by—the world.
Intro to Costumes for Film and Television
In this workshop, we will dive into the world of Costumes for Film and Television by learning the importance of the various roles within the Costume Department, exploring how characters are developed through Costume Design, the importance of conducting accurate period research, and the fundamental skills necessary to be a Costumer.
GPP/ATLFS present The PA Academy - Winter 2025
Start your career or improve upon your current skills in the industry with advanced knowledge. The PA Academy shows you what it takes to succeed while preparing you for your first day on set or your transition from a dayplayer to a core crew member.
Eat, Drink & B-Indie: Industry Networking and Professional Development
Ready to elevate your film career? Join ATLFS as we discuss how to build a professional network, make the most of film festivals, and how to make meaningful connections.