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.
We Have a Weekend Full of Classes/Workshops on the Way!
We have a weekend jam packed with classes and workshops that could be beneficial to furthering your film career, including the first two classes of the Producer's Series!
Tour BARK BARK Studios on 10/3!
BARK BARK is one of the leading studios in Atlanta for commercial branding and content creation. Their content gets millions of views per day and they have worked with some of the biggest corporations and networks in America.
Learn Cinematography with CineDrone on 10/28!
CineDrone has become the trusted drone team for Hollywood’s most recognized franchises like Captain America: Civil War, Fear the Walking Dead, and 24... to artists like ‘Maroon 5’, Jared Leto’s ‘30 Seconds to Mars’, and Kevin Hart.
10 Movies Made in Georgia You Can Watch Online
Let’s face it, online streaming is a messy sea of endless titles that is both gargantuan and intimidating even to the most avid film buff. How are you expected to chose something to watch when it seems like practically every movie is out there waiting for you to grace it with your attention?
Marketing Your Film is Just as Important as the Content! Join Us at EBDI on September 19!
You’ve completed the final cut of your masterpiece, now what? If you’re expecting your film to get noticed, it takes more than just hoping to get into Sundance, it needs a strategy!
Get Feedback on Your Film or Media Project at Currents on September 5!
Bring a clip or pitch of a film or media project to share and receive feedback from your peers and industry professionals.
Gear Up for the Screenwriting Series with Kathy Berardi!
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.
Get Ready for the PRODUCER SERIES with Linda Burns!
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.Interested in understanding the job of a Producer?
Learn the Ins and Outs of Cinematography from KODAK, August 17-18!
Interested in learning more about shooting motion picture film? Want to learn cinematography techniques and the science behind it?
Introducing Brandon Osterman's Post Production 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. However, proficiency with Adobe Premiere, Avid Media Composer, or Final Cut Pro is not what distinguishes a professional edit from an amateur one;
Find Out About The D-Girl Project at EDBI on August 15!
Concerned about the lack of local above the line training and content creation development, in 2013 Linda Burns launched a free monthly workshop called The D-Girl Project. Named to honor Hollywood's D-Girls or Development Girls, the D-Girl was an entry level position and responsible for reading screenplay submissions, identifying worthy ones, offering coverage, and pitching the scripts up the food chain for possible production.
New Mavs Trivia Night Recap!
We would like to thank everyone for coming out to New Mavs Trivia Night. We had some interesting competition, but only one team could prevail.
Learn Game Development at Currents on August 1!
Level up your knowledge about the game development industry! Panelists representing Hi-Rez Studios, Tripwire Interactive, and more, will answer your questions and offer insight into opportunities in this booming industry.
Test How Much You Really Know About Women in Film on July 19 at New Mavs!
So you say you’re a New Mav? But how much do you really know about women filmmakers? Who are the three female directors that were nominated for an Academy Award? What bad ass woman made the first feature length animated film? Which female producer has won more than one Oscar?
Kathy Berardi is Back to Teach You How to Make a Short Film on July 29!
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. Filmmakers in all roles of the creative process will learn how to select fellow lead team members, how to effectively collaborate, and more.
The PA Academy is back on July 22-23. Register Now!
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.
Application to Join the 2018 ATLFF Screening Committee Closes on July 2!
With over 2,000 submissions already received for consideration into ATLFF '18, we are accepting applications to join our Screening Committee.