Volunteering at a film festival offers many opportunities to network with filmmakers, attend free screenings and participate in educational panels and workshops. This article lists over 25 film festivals and conferences with volunteer opportunities open to the public. Atlanta DocuFest Atlanta, GA September 13 – 15, 2018 Atlanta International Documentary Film Festival (Atlanta DocuFest) brings you the […]

FREE Film Programs for Teens
The following free teen programs are open to the public and provide networking and training opportunities in filmmaking and the performing arts. Currents Currents is a free monthly series of networking opportunities for film and media-minded teens hosted by Atlanta Film Society and re:imagine/ATL. Through Currents, teens can get involved with hands-on demonstrations and and meet the […]

Preview an Acting Class for FREE
Here are upcoming free audits/previews of acting classes in Atlanta. It can be beneficial to preview an acting class to see if the class is right for you before signing up. Drama Inc. Drama Inc. welcomes prospective students to audit any class for free with prior confirmation by emailing info@dramainc.net. The Open Classes do not have pre-requisites, […]

Network at FREE Film Industry Events
One of the easiest ways to get involved with the Atlanta film industry is to attend meetings hosted within the community. These events provide opportunities to meet local filmmakers, learn about the different areas of the industry and collaborate with other creatives. The following networking events are FREE, open to the public and provide options to […]

How to Make Your Home a Movie Star
Would you like your home to be selected as a film location for a movie, TV show or commercial? The Georgia Film Office receives a wide variety of location requests from many different film productions, and the most requested locations are for private residences. Almost every character in any film or television show lives in a […]

How to Get a Great Headshot
Do you need new headshots and don’t know where to begin? Georgia Film Site reached out to Julie Jones Ivey, photographer and owner of Julie Jones Ivey Photography, who shared some insights about headshots in the film industry. Georgia Film Site: How important is a good headshot? Julie Jones Ivey: Actors must have good headshots […]

Feature your Artwork in Film Productions
Are you a local Atlanta artist who would like to showcase your artwork in a film production? Action Artwork Rental is a cleared art rental house that caters to the film industry and represents local artists on all types of productions, from commercials to TV shows to big-budget feature films. Georgia Film Site reached out to Carey […]