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!
Atlanta Film Society to Receive $15,000 Grant from the National Endowment for the Arts
The Atlanta Film Society has received an Art Works grant of $15,000 for Atlanta Film Festival from the National Endowment for the Arts.
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.
Atlanta Film Festival Announces First 15 Films From 2018 Lineup
Official selections from each category of programming released for ATLFF '18, including six films from alumni, two Georgia-lensed works and five films from New Mavericks.
Atlanta Film Society Announces Grant Award from Fulton County for 2017
Fulton County Board of Commissioners shows continued support for ATLFS this year.
Locals Are the Future of Filmmaking— Join Us on Dec. 14 for Generally Local, Mostly Independent Film Series
The Generally Local, Mostly Independent Film Series is an ongoing partnership between WonderRoot, the Atlanta Film Society, and the Plaza Theatre Foundation.
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.
¡CineMás! Film Series is Coming Back to the Plaza in November!
"Presented by the Atlanta Film Society (ATLFS), ¡CineMás! highlights films and filmmakers from Latin America. The inspiration for ¡CineMás! is the Latin American Film Festival that enjoyed a 25-year run at the High Museum, programmed by the late Media Arts Curator, Linda Dubler. In this spirit, ATLFS is pleased to continue this tradition, presenting award-winning Latin American cinema through ¡CineMás! each fall.
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.