Atlanta Film Society

Overview

The Atlanta Film Society is a membership-based 501(c)(3) arts non-profit with a mission to lead the community, both locally and worldwide, in creative and cultural discovery through the moving image. The Atlanta Film Society also presents the Academy Award® qualifying Atlanta Film Festival each spring. THE AFS also offers a number of educational programs, training workshops and networking opportunities, including:

Linda Burns PA Academy – The PA (“Production Academy) is a two-day bootcamp led by long-time industry professional Linda Burns. The PA Academy shows you what it takes to succeed while preparing you for your first day on set or your transition from a day player to a core crew member. Whether you want to work as an office PA, set PA, or production assistant in another department, The PA Academy teaches you everything you need to know to feel confident in your ability to do the job. But this workshop isn’t just for PAs. It’s for anyone looking to break into the business from camera to G&E and wardrobe to craft service. All the same protocol, terminology, and hiring practices exist no matter where you start your career.

Cinecamp ATL – a youth filmmaking summer camp, focusing on both pre-and post-production

Classes and Workshops – including topics like Film Business Basics, Directing and Cinematography, Costume Crew Basic and many others )

Networking – Eat, Drink and B-Indie