Events

The PA Academy – Winter 2024

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.

Film Impact Georgia’s Spring 2024 Filmmaker Grant Now Open

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

Atlanta Jewish Film Festival

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.

Inside Georgia’s Film Tax Credits: How Companies and Individuals Can Benefit

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.

Sustainability in Film and Entertainment

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

Networking Mixer For The Entertainment Industry

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

 

Free Monthly Filmmaking Workshop Presented By The BEEC

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

ASIFA South Animation Summit

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!

Momocon

Momocon, the largest gaming event in the Southeast will be held at the Georgia World Congress Center, May 24-27, 2024.

Production Assistant Training With Shadowbox Studios

Are you passionate about the world of film and production? Get ready to kickstart your career in the industry! ULGA is thrilled to partner with Shadow Studios to offer Production Assistant Training for youth & young adults! Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to turn your passion into a profession - registration is open! Participants must be between the ages of 14-30.

Register here

Summer Academy of the Arts

Dive Into A World of Musical Creativity!

Dates: Monday, June 3 - Friday, June 21, 2024

Time: 8a.m. - 4p.m.

Ages: 10 - 18

Porter Sanford III Performing Arts & Community Center
3181 Rainbow Dr, Decatur, GA 30034

Embark on a dynamic journey through Music, Arts, Diversity, and Education at M.A.D.E. Summer Camp, presented by DeKalb Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs in partnership with How Big is Your Dream Foundation. Throughout expert-led sessions, your child will delve into creativity, academic advancement and entertainment. Breakfast and lunch will be provided.

 

Secure your child's spot today for a summer filled with artistic exploration and excitement!

Click Here for more information and to register.

Production Assistant Training With Shadowbox Studios

Are you passionate about the world of film and production? Get ready to kickstart your career in the industry! ULGA is thrilled to partner with Shadow Studios to offer Production Assistant Training for youth & young adults! Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to turn your passion into a profession - registration is open! Participants must be between the ages of 14-30.

Register here

PA Academy (Spring 2024) Presented by GPP /ATLFS

The PA Academy is in person, and takes place every February, June, August, and November. Sign up for our free newsletter to learn dates and when registration opens for each!

 

DATE: Sat, June 8th and Sun, June 9th
TIME: 8am - 8:30pm (minus 30-minute catered lunch)
LOCATION: Electric Owl Studios
PRICE: $250 NON MEMBERS

 

DEKALB SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE
Are you a DeKalb County, GA resident? The PA Academy, thanks to the DeKalb Entertainment Commission, is offering 10 50% off scholarships for those with proof of residency. Visit here for more details.

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