GPP/ATLFS present The PA Academy - Fall 2024
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.
MEMBER EXCLUSIVE SCREENING: Better Man
From legendary director Ridley Scott, Gladiator II continues the epic saga of power, intrigue, and vengeance set in Ancient Rome. Years after witnessing the death of the revered hero Maximus at the hands of his uncle, Lucius (Paul Mescal) is forced to enter the Colosseum after his home is conquered by the tyrannical Emperors who now lead Rome with an iron fist.
LOCALS ONLY: What Haunts You
LOCALS ONLY is a recurring screening of short films from Georgia’s independent filmmakers, with each event having a distinct theme and focus. Featured short films come entirely from submissions. This November, we’re stretching spooky season into overtime with FALL 2024 LOCALS ONLY: WHAT HAUNTS YOU?
Free Monthly Members Screening
It's the 4th Tuesday of the month, which means one thing: the ATLFS Monthly Member Screening. Join us at the Plaza Theatre and receive one ticket to any movie of your choice on us! Just provide proof of membership. We may even have a few prizes!
Film Business Basics (Online Class Series)
In this series of introductory film classes, 30-year industry veteran, Producer Linda Burns, gives students the answers they need to begin their journey into the world of film and television. With smaller class sizes and a much slower pace than The PA Academy, this class offers more direct interaction allowing the opportunity to ask many more questions. Register today to start your career off on the right foot. Pick the class that’s right for you, or save money by registering for all 3 classes together.
100 Feet of Film 2025: Film Screening
Join us at the Plaza Theatre on March 3rd as we celebrate the third edition of the 100 Feet of Film project and screen the completed films. Two prizes will be awarded following this screening, one Jury Award and one Audience Award.
ATLFF Alumni Theatrical Premiere: Family Tree
FAMILY TREE explores sustainable forestry in North Carolina through the stories of two Black families fighting to preserve their land and legacy. Despite setbacks, they work to create sustainable land to pass on to the next generation. This powerful film premiered earlier this year at the 2024 Atlanta Film Festival and has played at festivals across the US to rave reviews.
MEMBER EXCLUSIVE SCREENING: Gladiator II
From legendary director Ridley Scott, Gladiator II continues the epic saga of power, intrigue, and vengeance set in Ancient Rome. Years after witnessing the death of the revered hero Maximus at the hands of his uncle, Lucius (Paul Mescal) is forced to enter the Colosseum after his home is conquered by the tyrannical Emperors who now lead Rome with an iron fist.
Improv For Writers
A brilliant writer knows how to create exciting scenes in a manner that captivates both script readers and viewers. Improvisation techniques can enhance that creativity, leading to fresh material for comedic and dramatic stories and everything in between. In this two-day workshop, writers participate in guided team exercises (including improv games) and experiment with various practical approaches to produce ideas that could help build a script. The collaborative environment not only generates content but can also enhance self-confidence. Overnight, you write a couple of new pages, and the next day you see a script-in-hand staged reading of your improv-inspired scene.
MEMBER EXCLUSIVE SCREENING: Heretic
Two young missionaries are forced to prove their faith when they knock on the wrong door and are greeted by a diabolical Mr. Reed (Hugh Grant), becoming ensnared in his deadly game of cat-and-mouse.
MEMBER EXCLUSIVE SCREENING: Unstoppable
Anthony Robles, despite being born without a right leg and growing up in an abusive household, rises to become a NCAA Division 1 Champion wrestler ultimately winning a national championship against the school that rejected him, national powerhouse Iowa.
MEMBER EXCLUSIVE SCREENING: VENOM: THE LAST DANCE
Tom Hardy returns as Venom, one of Marvel’s greatest and most complex characters, for the final film in the trilogy. Eddie and Venom are on the run. Hunted by both of their worlds and with the net closing in, the duo is forced into a devastating decision that will bring the curtains down on Venom and Eddie's last dance.
Free Monthly Members Screening
It's the 4th Tuesday of the month, which means one thing: the ATLFS Monthly Member Screening. Join us at the Plaza Theatre and receive one ticket to any movie of your choice on us! Just provide proof of membership. We may even have a few prizes!
MEMBER EXCLUSIVE SCREENING: LANDMAN
Deep in the heart of West Texas, roughnecks and wildcat billionaires try to get rich quick in the oil business as oil rigs begin to dominate the state. Crisis executive Tommy Norris tries to bring his company to the top during a fueling boom.
Eat, Drink & B-Indie: Kodak 100 Feet of Film KickOff!
It's back! The Atlanta Film Society and Kodak are in partnership to present the 100 Feet of Film Project. This project provides a team of filmmakers with the opportunity to maximize their creativity while minimizing the ability to reshoot. Through this project, filmmakers will learn to effectively and efficiently shoot on a limited reel of film stock, and in the process, must focus on the fundamentals of filmmaking. Join us for a discussion with Camilo Diaz, Crystal Jin Kim, Brian Lonano, and Angelica Perez-Castro as they talk about their individual experiences participating in the program and shooting on film.
MEMBER EXCLUSIVE SCREENING: WE LIVE IN TIME
Almut (Florence Pugh) and Tobias (Andrew Garfield) are brought together in a surprise encounter that changes their lives. Through snapshots of their life together – falling for each other, building a home, becoming a family – a difficult truth is revealedthat rocks its foundation. As they embark on a path challenged by the limits of time, they learn to cherish each moment of the unconventional route their love story has taken, in filmmaker John Crowley’s decade-spanning, deeply moving romance.
The Producer’s Development Workshop with Luke Williams (Online Course)
Transitioning from the written word to a cinematic masterpiece requires a well-structured roadmap. In this immersive course, we will guide you through the intricate art of creative producing, equipping you with the strategies needed to bring your independent fiction film to life. Whether you are in the development, pre-production, or production phase, our problem-solving approach will empower you to navigate the challenges and turn your vision into a compelling reality that captivates both investors and audiences.
Short Films 101 with Kathy Berardi (Online Course)
Taught online as a 4-part series, Kathy Berardi is offering a October 2024 workshop in which attendees will receive A to Z guidance on how to successfully write, produce and direct a short film.
MEMBER EXCLUSIVE SCREENING: Joker: Folie À Deux
“Joker: Folie À Deux” finds Arthur Fleck institutionalized at Arkham awaiting trial for his crimes as Joker. While struggling with his dual identity, Arthur not only stumbles upon true love, but also finds the music that's always been inside him.
MEMBER EXCLUSIVE SCREENING: SATURDAY NIGHT
At 11:30pm on October 11, 1975, a ferocious troupe of young comedians and writers changed television – and culture – forever. Directed by Jason Reitman and written by Gil Kenan & Reitman, Saturday Night is based on the true story of what happened behind the scenes in the 90 minutes leading up to the first broadcast of Saturday Night Live. Full of humor, chaos, and the magic of a revolution that almost wasn’t, we count down the minutes in real time until we hear those famous words…
MEMBER EXCLUSIVE SCREENING: WE LIVE IN TIME
Almut (Florence Pugh) and Tobias (Andrew Garfield) are brought together in a surprise encounter that changes their lives. Through snapshots of their life together – falling for each other, building a home, becoming a family – a difficult truth is revealedthat rocks its foundation. As they embark on a path challenged by the limits of time, they learn to cherish each moment of the unconventional route their love story has taken, in filmmaker John Crowley’s decade-spanning, deeply moving romance.
Free Monthly Members Screening
It's the 4th Tuesday of the month, which means one thing: the ATLFS Monthly Member Screening. Join us at the Plaza Theatre and receive one ticket to any movie of your choice on us! Just provide proof of membership. We may even have a few prizes!
Convergence: Art + Film Expo
Attention film enthusiasts! You’re invited to the very first CONVERGENCE: THE ATLANTA ART + FILM EXPO, an exciting presentation by Kuali Gallery in collaboration with The Atlanta Film Society, and Audio_Video_Club.
Film Business Basics (Online Class Series)
In this series of introductory film classes, 30-year industry veteran, Producer Linda Burns, gives students the answers they need to begin their journey into the world of film and television. With smaller class sizes and a much slower pace than The PA Academy, this class offers more direct interaction allowing the opportunity to ask many more questions. Register today to start your career off on the right foot. Pick the class that’s right for you, or save money by registering for all 3 classes together.
EXCLUSIVE EVENT: GEEKED WEEK LIVE
GEEKED WEEK IS BACK! For its fourth year, GEEKED WEEK is going bigger than ever with exclusive news, drops, and cast appearances all in-person during our live event on Sept. 19! The festivities kick off at 4:00 PM at The Atlanta Dairies with outdoor activities, a gaming lounge, giveaways, food trucks, and much more
MEMBER EXCLUSIVE SCREENING: Twilight of the Gods Sneak Peek Screening @ Geeked Week
Twilight of the Gods is an all-new daring and spectacular animated vision of Norse mythology. In a mythical world of great battles, great deeds and great despair, LEIF, a mortal King, is saved on the battlefield by SIGRID, an iron-willed warrior with whom he falls in love. On their wedding night, SIGRID and LEIF survive a wrath of terror from THOR, which sets them - and a crew of crusaders - on an against all odds and merciless mission for vengeance. This heroic story of love, loss and revenge, is a journey to Hell and beyond… across fantastical lands, battlefields fierce and bloody, and wars waged against Gods and demons.
Eat, Drink & B-Indie: Breaking Barriers: Increasing Accessibility in Filmmaking
This month at Eat, Drink & B-Indie, join ATLFS for a discussion led by ATLFF Education Director, Melissa Simpson, alongside filmmakers Babacar Ndiaye, Elli Belle Dean, and Keith Brooks to explore ways to make filmmaking more accessible for individuals with disabilities. We will discuss barriers faced by filmmakers and audiences, inclusive practices, and attainable solutions for both independent film and studio pictures.
Page to Stage: Randy Mandy and The Curse of Plaza Theatre
The Atlanta Film Society is partnering with local industry members for an event dedicated to Georgia screenwriters. Chosen through submission process, Page to Stage highlights the best of Georgia's locally written, un-produced screenplays in a live staged reading with professional casts.
MEMBER EXCLUSIVE SCREENING: THE KILLER’S GAME
In the new action-comedy THE KILLER’S GAME, when top hitman Joe Flood (Dave Bautista) is diagnosed with a terminal illness, he decides to take matters into his own hands – by taking a hit out on himself. But when the very hitmen he hired also target his ex-girlfriend (Sofia Boutella) , he must fend off an army of assassin colleagues and win back the love of his life before it’s too late.
The Screenwriting Series With Kathy Berardi (Online Course)
The Screenwriting Series is an online course for writers who are new to screenwriting. The series, taught by Kathy Berardi, an independent writer-producer and UCLA MFA Screenwriting alum, embraces the philosophy of learning by doing. The 4-week Hollywood-style class helps students get into a collaborative mindset to learn the art of storytelling and technical essentials required for professional screenplays. Beyond receiving instruction and step by step how-to advice in each webinar, students will be motivated and encouraged to jump right into writing by collaborating with the instructor and each other with creative brainstorms, process and content critiques, and online discussion.
Genre Feature Screenwriting Classes
Are you ready to take your screenwriting to the next level? Have you written short films but feel overwhelmed by the prospect of a full-length feature? Have you completed feature-length scripts but aren't content with the results? These tailored classes are here to help.
LOCALS ONLY: Near and Dear
Summer 2024 LOCALS ONLY Presents: NEAR AND DEAR. This season, we’re bringing down the house with short films about all the love and chaos that can play out under one roof! Join us for a showcase of family dramas, documentaries about unlikely sisterhoods, short-form telenovelas starring your favorite cat and stories that drive us crazy about our loved ones.
MEMBER EXCLUSIVE SCREENING: My Old Ass
Get ready for a night of laughs with MY OLD ASS, the latest comedy from Amazon MGM Studios! Starring the hilarious Aubrey Plaza and Maisy Stella, this quirky film takes you on an 18th birthday mushroom trip that brings our main character face-to-face with her wisecracking 39-year-old self.
MEMBER EXCLUSIVE SCREENING: THE FRONT ROOM
Everything goes to hell for newly-pregnant Belinda (Brandy) after her mother-in-law (Kathryn Hunter) moves in. As the diabolical guest tries to get her claws on the child, Belinda must draw the line somewhere…
MEMBER EXCLUSIVE SCREENING: BEETLEJUICE BEETLEJUICE!
Beetlejuice is back! After an unexpected family tragedy, three generations of the Deetz family return home to Winter River. Still haunted by Beetlejuice, Lydia's life is turned upside down when her rebellious teenage daughter, Astrid, discovers the mysterious model of the town in the attic and the portal to the Afterlife is accidentally opened. With trouble brewing in both realms, it's only a matter of time until someone says Beetlejuice's name three times and the mischievous demon returns to unleash his very own brand of mayhem.
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.