Things to Know While Making Your First Short Film
If you’re an aspiring filmmaker, creating a short film is the first step in the right direction. Although it can seem intimidating, here are some tips to get you started in making your short film
Gender Equity: Female Filmmakers & the Future of Film
The Atlanta Film Society would like to highlight prominent women and organizations in the film industry that raise the bar for gender equity and filmmaking. These individuals and organizations help create a supportive environment for women in the industry by giving them more opportunities and spreading awareness of the underrepresentation of women in film and media.
Scholarships Are Available For Video Editing and Motion Graphics Crash Courses
Interested in learning video editing or motion graphics but don’t have the funds? The Atlanta Film Society & Georgia Media Workshop are offering special scholarships for individuals in financial need. If approved, scholarship amounts can cover up to 50% of registration costs.
Welcome to the Month of Screamwriting
Welcome to the month of October Screamwriting! Don’t call it. Don’t say its name. The two most petrifying words a screenwriter can write:
Scholarships Are Now Available for Producer Series!
The Atlanta Film Society has teamed up with the DeKalb Entertainment Commission to offer DeKalb County residents scholarships to the Producer Series. Qualified individuals receive $50 off standard price per class.
The Producer Series is Back This Fall!
This fall, we're offering two different series of three classes each for producers, independent filmmakers, and content creators - The Producing Track and The Budgeting Track.
Dive Into Our 2018 Summer Education Series!
This summer is jam packed with educational courses that'll set you up on the right track. Start with some info on the pre-production phase with our Back to One Filmmaking Basics course.
The 2018 Atlanta Film Festival Recap
With it being four weeks since the close of one of the most star-studded, mystical, and down right fun festivals since our inception, we wanted to share some of the highlights that we thought were truly amazing!
We Know You Like Animation, Come Out to Currents on February 6!
Do you enjoy cartoons? Do you want to know what it takes to create your own animation? Join us and ASIFA-SOUTH for a hands-on 2D & 3D animation experience!
Time for a Commercial Break! Join us on January 30 for EDBI
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.
It's Back! Kick Off the New Year with "The Secret to an Outstanding Edit” Master Class
Thanks to the increased affordability of editing software and a wide array of online tutorials, digital editing is more accessible than ever before.
The Atlanta Film Society and ScreenCraft Are Proud to Announce The ScreenCraft Writers Summit in 2018
The Atlanta Film Society and ScreenCraft are proud to partner in 2018 to co-present The ScreenCraft Writers Summit, to take place at the 2018 Atlanta Film Festival (ATLFF). Atlanta is the entertainment industry’s busiest city for film and TV production, outpacing Los Angeles last year!
Learn the Importance of Music in Film at EDBI on November 21!
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.
The Atlanta Film Society is Partnering with the Crim Center to Present the (CINEMA) Project Launch
Georgia State University’s Alonzo A. Crim Center for Urban Educational Excellence has been awarded a $125,000 planning grant from JPMorgan Chase to prepare local youth for careers in the burgeoning film, media and entertainment industry in Georgia.
Peruse the State of Georgia in Our Film Tour Map
The public perception of Atlanta film production is often dominated by green screens and sound stages, and make no mistake the growth of production studios has fueled the filmmaking boom.
Gear Up for a Studio Tour of Hero Post on November 7!
You've shot your film, now how do you make it look really good? Come learn on this studio tour.
Learn the Importance of Relationships in Film! Join Us at EDBI on October 17!
There is a lot of confusion over what agents do for their clients and how to build relations with both casting agents and casting directors.
Meet the Revamped New Mavericks Program on October 28!
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
How to Swing the Indie Filmmaker Lifestyle in Atlanta
Being a successful independent filmmaker in 2017 isn’t as easy as it may seem. But, finding yourself in the right place at the right time could make things a bit easier.
The Duct Tape Degree—Free and Affordable Film Education in Atlanta
Not everyone can afford to spend the time and money necessary to get a degree - Bachelors, Masters, or otherwise. But that doesn’t mean you have to abandon the quest to hone your talents or even learn a new skill. More importantly, you don’t really need a fancy degree to learn everything you need to know about the film biz.