On Saturday, October 17th, frequent ATLFF collaborator and long-time Atlanta producer Linda Burns will teach two classes guaranteed to help you kick-start your film career. We are joining forces with Georgia Production Partnership to offer these courses—Intro to the Film Business from 9:00AM to 12:00PM and Creating a Proper Film Resume from 12:30PM to 2:30PM.

If you are curious about all of the basics of a film set—duties, roles, language, timelines, etc.—then Intro to the Film Business is perfect for you! Get equipped for your first day on the job. Serious about entering into the PA field or any other line of work in the film industry? You'll need a great resume! Linda Burns is known for her resume expertise and she is willing to sit down for a couple of hours and teach you everything she knows—including how to translate your real world work experience into related film experience.

Registration for these classes is separate, but they will be held back-to-back in the same location.

Intro to the Film Business

Saturday, October 17th, 9:00AM - 12:00 PM
Location: The Lovett School » Fuqua Center's Blackbox Theatre (4075 Paces Ferry Road Northwest, Atlanta, GA 30327)

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.

Price: $65 General Admission  |  $50 ATLFF/GPP Member Admission

Creating a Proper Film Resume

Saturday, October 17th, 12:30PM - 2:30 PM
Location: The Lovett School » Fuqua Center's Blackbox Theatre (4075 Paces Ferry Road Northwest, Atlanta, GA 30327)

Wonder why you send in your resume but don't get a call?Learn how to structure a resume correctly, whether you have experience or not. Learn how to translate your real world work experience into related film experience. Learn where to get experience, how build your resume with solid credits, trade favors and network. See if you have what it takes to get a job in the film business, and what department might best suit your innate skills. BRING your CURRENT RESUME to WORKSHOP in the class.

Price: $50 General Admission  |  $40 ATLFF/GPP Member Admission

ATLFF members already received an email with instructions on how to get a discounted rate for these classes. Not yet a member but want a discounted price plus admission to the 2016 festival and other year-round perks? See below! Memberships start at $50.

Interested in registering for these classes at a discount? Become a member of the Atlanta Film Festival today and, in addition to your member discount on these classes, you'll also receive year-round benefits such as: invitations to advanced screenings, free tickets to special ATLFF screenings at The Plaza Theatre, a 20% discount on year-round screenings, events, and workshops, and much more! 

Plus, every membership comes with access to our annual 10-day film festival -- being held in 2016 on April 1 through April 10! 

For more details regarding our membership and festival badge/card options, with a full list of year-round membership benefits, please click here. If you purchase a membership to receive a discount to these classes, please email jessica@atlantafilmfestival.com to receive your discount code.