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.
From mastering technical skills to nurturing creative intuition, discover the invaluable role apprenticeship plays in shaping the next generation of post-production professionals. Whether you're an industry pro or a budding enthusiast, this panel promises to illuminate the path towards excellence in the ever-evolving landscape of post-production.
In this two-part workshop, attendees will be introduced to the basics of Premiere Pro from the first stage of the post production process, to leveraging Premiere's editing tools and tricks, and finally to exporting a finished film.
In this two-part workshop, attendees will be introduced to the basics of Premiere Pro from the first stage of the post production process, to leveraging Premiere's editing tools and tricks, and finally to exporting a finished film.
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.
A great director knows how to emotionally motivate their shots in a way that captivates and grounds their viewers in the EXPERIENCE of the story. In this online version of Shot by Shot: Directing Workshop, we dive deep into cinematic language to give you the tools to translate written beats into dynamic, moving, memorable, visual moments on the screen. This skills you learn in this workshop will be your secret weapon in your quest to create movie magic.
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.
In this hands-on class, you will learn how to pre-visualize a scene and translate storyboards/shot lists into a cinematically engaging, visually compelling series of shots that engage the viewer. You will be able to bring storyboards for a 2-3 minute scene to class, either from your script or a published screenplay, which the Instructor will approve before the course starts.
The 48th Atlanta Film Festival is fast approaching! This month at Eat, Drink & B-Indie, join us for a preview of official selections from the 2024 Atlanta Film Festival lineup. We'll introduce you to a selection of #ATLFF24 filmmakers, hear about their projects, and give you a special sneak peek of the Festival! Participating filmmakers will be announced soon.
This month at Eat, Drink & B-Indie, join Creative Conference Director Linda Burns, along with some of the panelists we've lined up to help educate, motivate, and entertain all who attend the 48th annual Atlanta Film Festival & Creative Conference.
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.
We’ll review and learn the building blocks of cinematic language, and use those to break down a script, beat by beat, to prepare you to not only be a good director but a GREAT director who creates unique, compelling, cinematic masterpieces. This course will fundamentally change the way you approach storytelling.
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.
In this workshop, learn the difference between a revision and a rewrite, the questions you should ask yourself when ready to tackle the next draft, how to decipher which notes serve the story best, and how to track the changes in your script without over-revising to get the confidence boost you need to turnaround a good draft.
This month at Eat, Drink & B-Indie, join ATLFS for a moderated conversation with local independent filmmakers to discuss how they have built their brands as filmmakers, the ever-evolving use of social media, and the work that they all do in the Atlanta film community.
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.
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.
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.
This month at Eat, Drink & B-Indie, join ATLFS for a moderated discussion with the team at Georgia Production Partnership (GPP) as we discuss their work within the Georgia film community, our tax incentives, and the future of Georgia film.
GPP is a non-profit coalition of companies and individuals working to keep Georgia at the forefront of entertainment production. For more information, go to https://www.georgiaproduction.org.
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.
Taught online as a 4-part series, Kathy Berardi is offering a November 2023 workshop in which attendees will receive A to Z guidance on how to successfully write, produce and direct a short film.
This month at Eat, Drink & B-Indie, join ATLFS for a moderated discussion with the team at People Store for a deep dive into representing talent—from one line to series regulars to voice over—and everything in-between.
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.
You have a great project, but can you sell it? Often times the hardest part in the creative world is getting a producer or company or studio to invest in an idea you believe will reach audiences around the world. Expressing your concepts clearly and efficiently can be an art itself, and one that takes years to master. This class will equip you with the tools necessary to SELL your IP (intellectual property), including the opportunity to practice your pitch.
September is National Hispanic Heritage Month. This month at Eat, Drink & B-Indie, join ATLFS for a moderated conversation with local Latin filmmakers and the Georgia Latino International Film Festival to hear stories of the Latin community.
This three-hour, interactive class (questions welcomed throughout) is designed for individuals interested in making documentaries. It caters to curious minds who want to learn the process of documentary filmmaking from start to finish and beyond.
Taught by experts at the Atlanta Film Festival, this 2-hour workshop will be a crash-course in prepping for a film festival
This one-day online class is aimed at students of the craft who want to go beyond formulaic approaches which reduce story structure to plot. Plot is essential, but it is only half the story. For it is the world of characters and their inner lives which gives meaning to the events they experience.
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.
Set safety doesn't just fall under one department. This month at Eat, Drink & B-Indie, join ATLFS for a moderated conversation with our very own Education Manager, Melissa Simpson, and special guests, Kristina Arjona, Renee Hill-Sweet, and Ian Simpson to discuss the responsibilities of each department, the future of set safety, and how we all play a part in keeping sets safe.
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.
This month at Eat, Drink & B-Indie, join ATLFS for a moderated discussion with the team at RE:IMAGINE featuring Executive Director, Julie Straw, Apprentices, Laila (Jhané) Harrison and Kennya Simms, and Founder/Creative Director of Timberhouse Films, Dr. Arshley Emile.
As (most often introverted) creatives, we tend to run, sweat, and/or cry at the sight of a networking event. People are scary and can be unpredictable. But we need them to market our abilities, find investors for our projects, and to seek out job opportunities as professionals.
Taught online as a 4-part series, Kathy Berardi is offering a July 2023 workshop in which attendees will receive A to Z guidance on how to successfully write, produce and direct a short film.
This month at Eat, Drink & B-Indie, join ATLFS for a moderated conversation with our very own Creative Conference Director and Producer, Linda Burns, and special guests, Mark Wofford of PC&E, Trevor Phillips of GA Prop Source, and Lynn W. Mathis, CPCU of Williams, Turner & Mathis Inc. A Division of Biltmore Insurance Services LLC, to discuss all things rentals from cameras, grip, lighting, vehicles, and sound stages to props and set dressing to insurance covering vendors, locations, and cast & crew.
Whether you want to be in front of or behind the camera, you will need to have the respect of your peers and those in positions of power to really move ahead.
Whether you want to be in front of or behind the camera, you will need to have the respect of your peers and those in positions of power to really move ahead.
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.
