Events

As the only peer-recognized music award, the GRAMMY is the music industry's highest honor. See the 65th Annual GRAMMY Awards Winners & Nominees.

February 7-10, 2024

For more than a decade, SCAD TVfest has spotlighted the latest in design, creativity, and innovation on television, streaming, and digital media. International audiences enjoy inside looks at the best content airing today and explore the latest trends in broadcast, streaming, cable, web, social media, and advertising. Presented by SCADFILM and held in the the production hub of Atlanta, SCAD TVfest connects students, fans, and working professionals from all spheres of content production at screenings, premieres, panel discussions, and workshops — offering myriad opportunities to network with future peers innovating in front of the camera and behind the scenes.

February 10-11, 2024

DeKalb Scholarships Available!

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.

It's time for the 10th cycle of the Film Impact Georgia Filmmaker Grant! Reminder, you must be a Georgia-based filmmaker and have plans to shoot the film within the next year in Georgia. This grant is for short films only

Spring Grant Timeline:

Applications open: Monday, February 12th

Deadline: Sunday, April 14th @ 11:59pm

Finalists announced: Wednesday, May 15th

Winner Announced: Wednesday, June 19th

February 13-26, 2024

In addition to showcasing world-class international and independent features, documentaries, and shorts, the festival will also include Guest Q&As with filmmakers, industry luminaries, academics, and other community leaders.

Please join AGG Entertainment & Sports co-chair Beth Moore and AGG Tax of counsel along with Ben Zachariah, director of tax credit investments at Monarch Private Capital, for a complimentary webinar exploring how Georgia taxpayers (including LLCs, trusts, and individual) can benefit from both generating film tax credits and purchasing or selling such tax credits.  They will also discuss a recent bill introduced by Georgia State Rep. Kasey Carpenter, which aims to amend the film tax credit. There will be an opportunity for Q&A at the end of this webinar.

Join Southface Institute for a special first Sustainability in Action Roundtable (SART) of 2024! Explore Georgia's rise in the entertainment industry and discover insights from the sustainability experts shaping its future in this dynamic discussion.

Panelists Include:

Ariell Lawrence
Georgia Film Office

Adam Friedman
Atlanta Green Theatre Alliance

Lauren Gloster Pendleton
Earth Angel Sustainable Production Services

Dan Rosenfelt
Electric Owl Studios

Early Bird Deadline: December 31, 2023
Regular Deadline: March 15, 2024

Tuesday, March 26, 2024 — 6:00 p.m. — 9:00 p.m.

DeKalb Entertainment Commission and the DeKalb County School District presents the 6th Annual DeKalb County Student Film Festival. Students from participating schools around the County will demonstrate how DeKalb is preparing the next generation of filmmakers through film screenings and an awards ceremony.

Sponsorship opportunities are available and financial support will help secure the costs of 20 DeKalb County Students to attend the Student Television Network National Convention in California.

Location:
Porter Sanford Performing Arts Center
3181 Rainbow Drive
Decatur, GA 30034

April 13, 2024

DeKalb Entertainment Commission and Georgia Production Partnership will host a special networking event. DeKalb business owners are encouraged to join and learn about opportunities to engage in the film and television industry.

Monday, May 6, 2024
Time: 6:00-8:00 P.M.
The Lakehouse of Avondale Estates

RSVP Here

From Development To Distribution (A Case Study Conversation on Producing)

Date: May 18, 2024
Time: 10am - 1pm

The Black Entertainment Economic Council invites you to attend their monthly free workshop conducted by the versatile creative professional Bobby Mardis. As a credentialed professional who is a part of the DGA, the WGA as well as SAG, Bobby will discuss how he has been able to navigate through the demands of a highly competitive industry to build and expand his creative output, continually reaching for new career milestones.

Attendees will gain insight as to how to actually get a project complete with granular nuts and bolts insights, practices, and principles.

Register Here

Members: Free
Non-Members: Minimum Donation $5

Where studio leaders, working professionals, and students in the animation industry gather together for professional development panels, networking, and of course a bit of animation viewing!