Classes and Workshops

The Georgia Film Academy (GFA), a joint venture of the University System of Georgia and the Technical College System of Georgia, supports the workforce needs of the film and digital entertainment industries by training students for entry-level positions in various crafts. Courses are offered at campuses across the state. Students may earn a stand-alone certificate in 18 credit hours, or earn credit toward an AA, AAS or BA degree. The number of seats in the competitive program is based on the number of on-set internship opportunities available. For additional information, visit the GFA website.

The PA Academy, in partnership with Atlanta Film Society (ATLFS) and Georgia Production Partnership (GPP), is the premiere workforce training boot camp for production assistants and those looking to join the industry. Partnerships with Disney/ABC/ESPN and GEI allow for job placement opportunities. Financial support through scholarships is offered by Explore Gwinnett Tourism + Film, the Dekalb Entertainment Commission (DEC), and Atlanta Film Society for each of the four yearly 2-day workshops.

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A number of vendors offer workshops and training classes for various film and TV jobs. While the training can be excellent, most of these courses have an associated fee to participate, and there is no guarantee employment will result. The following list is for informational purposes only and does not imply endorsement by the Georgia Department of Economic Development.

Headquartered in Atlanta, the Southeastern chapter of the International Animated Film Association holds events throughout the year including masterclasses, mixers, panels, workshops, and the annual ASIFA-South Animation Conference & Festival. ASIFA-South has a board of directors comprised of industry academics and studio owners dedicated to career development and opportunities for animation artists.

https://www.asifa-south.com/
https://asifa.net/chapters/asifa-south/

ANIMATION EVENTS | ASIFA-South
ASIFA-South | LinkedIn

Set Production Assistant Workshop (In-Person)

Saturday & Sunday, October 5 & 6, 2024

Office Production Assistant Workshop (In-Person & Online)

Saturday, November 5, 2024

Tammy'Dele Films is located in CS-145 Production Studios in Fayetteville, Georgia. For more information including registration, visit https://tammydelefilmsworkshops.com/.

EAT, DRINK & B-INDIEs are free monthly networking events, held the third Tuesday of every month from 7:30pm - 9:30pm at Manuel’s Tavern (602 N Highland Avenue Northeast)—a casual evening of networking, panel discussions, guest speakers, new equipment demos and more.

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Film and Digital Media Courses. NEEDED! Writers, Technicians, Editors, Creative Producers. The booming film industry in Georgia demands well-trained technicians and crafts people.

But public demand for digital media far exceeds the output of these large-scale productions. To meet this demand, the Film and Digital Media Center of Continuing Education at Clayton State University now offers training in the independent media industry for writers, technicians, editors and creative producers. Graduates of the Film and Digital Media Certificate Program develop an understanding of “above the line” and “below the line” positions in the independently-financed media industry. This training allows graduates to apply for positions with productions already in process. More particularly, graduates develop the necessary skills to launch their own projects whether as writers, producers, directors, and/or editors.

FDMC currently offers three tracks: writing, production and post-production. The tracks are leveled and come together for two cumulative workshops. Students enrolled in FDMC’s certificate program receive training in studio operations, script writing, camera and sound, Adobe Creative Suite’s PremierePro, basic accounting, legal and insurance requirements, etc. Students, most importantly, gain hands-on experience through course work and the crafting of at least two short films. These films become their calling cards for the industry.

For inquiries, including multi-course tuition discounts, please contact FDMC:
Email: [email protected]
Call: 678.466.5085

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Certificate Courses >
Clayton State University >

ATLFS Classes, Workshops & Educational Events >

Classes taught by Linda Burns, ATLFS Education Chair and Creative Conference Director of Atlanta Film Festival >

CineCamp ATL >

T.A.L.O., a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit assisting actors in need, offers classes are Wednesday's and Sundays from 7:30pm-10pm starting September 11th, 2024 for beginner and intermediate actors. Because we're a non-profit organization helping actors in need, we only charge $100 per month for classes. More information: https://taloco.org/

SAE Institute offers an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Digital Film. With multiple class start dates throughout the year, students can choose the time that is right to get started on a career path in the booming Georgia film industry with a degree in as few as 16 months.

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L.A. Stunts Training Center offers professional stunt training for film and TV at a 3,000sf facility in Buford, GA. The Stunt Boot Camp program began in 2008 and has helped a number of today’s top stunt performers get started in the business. The Stunt Boot Camp is a 6-day program perfect for actors interested in safely doing more of their own stunts, working stunt performers interested in building their skill set and improving their technique, and athletes and dancers new to the stunt industry.

Advanced 3-Day Workshops follow each Stunt Boot Camp. Monthly facility memberships are offered to enable Stunt Boot Camp graduates and trained stunt performers to keep up their skills. For additional information including upcoming dates & pricing, click here.