This month's Eat, Drink & B-Indie will focus on providing filmmakers of all levels with essential tools, resources, and educational opportunities. The conversation will be led by our very own Education Director Melissa Simpson and Education Coordinator Taylor Montalto. We'll dive into local grants and funding options, networking opportunities, and the wealth of educational programs available.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

This month at Eat, Drink & B-Indie, join ATLFS for a discussion led by ATLFF Programming Director Jon Kieran alongside Matt Booth and John Robinson of Videodrome, and Rocco Shapiro and Sean Valdivieso of Wax&Wane about the role of film classics in our current age and the importance of preserving physical media.

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. 

CineCamp ATL is back for 2024! This program, from July 8th - 19th, is designed to cultivate an interest in filmmaking from pre- to post production through hands-on youth education for rising 9th-12th graders.

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. 

Watching films and reading scripts can be invaluable tools for improving your skills as a filmmaker. By studying the work of others, you can gain a deeper understanding of storytelling, visual language, technical aspects of filmmaking, and find inspiration to fuel your own creativity. Come hang out with our very own Programming Director, Jon Kieran and Education Director, Melissa Simpson as they discuss how to join the ATLFF Screening or Reading Committee.

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.

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.   

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.

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.

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.