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Eat, Drink, & B-Indie - Sessions


Come out to Manual's Tavern on Tuesday, November 19th for an informational meeting about the new Sessions workshop.
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Short Film Secrets Webinar


Join "Film Festival Secrets" author Chris Holland as he reveals his favorite festival secrets for the makers of short films.
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Intro to the Art Department


Intro to Art Dept.jpg Interested in dressing sets, making props, furniture shopping, painting faux finishes, building sets, puppeteering, or helping to coordinate the art department? The best way to learn is from the ground up starting as a production assistant in the art department. Learn detailed departmental job descriptions - and in the art department there are many, terminology, protocol, tools of the trade, how to get and keep a job, dos and don'ts, and disposition and skill sets needed to eventually work within the art department.
Those interested can register now through Eventbrite.
Taught by union professionals.

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Intro to the Film Business


Intro to Film Business.jpg Interested in a career in the growing Georgia film industry, but don't know where to start or fit in? This class walks you through the basic duties, responsibilities, and hierarchy of each department working on a film set, introduces you to basic production lingo, and offers advise on how your past work experience, hobbies, or natural abilities may be a transitioning entry point. Long hours, a strong work ethic, and a good attitude are needed to survive as a freelancer, and this class can help you determine whether you have the ability, talent, and discipline to succeed in this industry.

Those interested can register now through Eventbrite.
Instructor: Linda Burns

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Intro to the Camera Department


Intro to Camera.jpg Interested in working in the camera department? This class isn't about what camera to use or how to operate one. The focus of this workshop is detailed departmental job descriptions, terminology, protocol, tools of the trade, how to get and keep a job, dos and don'ts, and disposition needed to eventually work in the camera department as a film loader/media manager, 2nd AC, 1st AC/focus puller, camera operator or director of photography.
Those interested can register now through Eventbrite.
Taught by film industry professionals.

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