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THIS WEEKEND! Intro to the Film Business and Resume Classes Will Get Your Started in the Industry

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—Intro to the Film Business and Creating a Proper Film Resume. ATLFF members save 20%!

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.

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Atlanta Film Festival - Fall Professional Development Classes

Fall Professional Development classes are continuing throughout the month. Don't miss out - sign up today! 

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There's still time to sign up for the next two weekends of local Producer Linda Burns' Fall Professional Development Classes.

Whether you're looking to explore different careers within the business, transition from another industry, or move from one department to another, these classes offer practical advice on how to begin that journey. Start 2014 off with a bang.

These are back by very popular demand, which means they'll fill up fast. Sign up today - you don't want to miss out!

 

 

Saturday, Noember 16th

12:30 - Intro to Production Assistant (PA)

4:00 - Resume 101

 

Saturday, November 23rd

12:00 - Intro to the Grip and Electric Departments 

 

Linda Burns produces and production supervises national commercials, industrials, TV shows and promos, as well as indie features, two of which premiered and sold out at Sundance. She runs the PA Academy, develops local writers with her D-Girl Project, sits on the executive boards of GPP and the Atlanta Film Festival, and is a charter member of the Producers Guild of America - Atlanta Chapter. 

 

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Atlanta Film Festival Fall Professional Development Courses - Second Wave Now Open for Registration

Get ready for 2014 by signing up for the next round of Producer Linda Burns' professional development courses.

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This fall, Producer Linda Burns, in association with local film industry professionals, is offering a series of courses through the Atlanta Film Festival geared toward educating aspiring filmmakers. Whether you're looking to explore different careers within the business, transition from another industry, or move from one department to another, these classes offer practical advice on how to begin that journey. Start 2014 off with a bang.

These are back by very popular demand, which means they'll fill up fast. Sign up today - you don't want to miss out!

The second round of classes will be held November 16th, and are open for registration now:

Intro to Production Assistant (PA) 

Resume 101 

And there's still time to register for the first three classes on November 9th

Intro to the Film Business

Intro to the Camera Department

Intro to the Art Department

 Linda Burns produces and production supervises national commercials, industrials, TV shows and promos, as well as indie features, two of which premiered and sold out at Sundance. She runs the PA Academy, develops local writers with her D-Girl Project, sits on the executive boards of GPP and the Atlanta Film Festival, and is a charter member of the Producers Guild of America - Atlanta Chapter.

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Atlanta Film Festival Fall Professional Development Courses - First Wave Now Open for Registration

Get ready for 2014 by signing up for the next round of Producer Linda Burns' professional development courses. 

This fall, Producer Linda Burns, in association with local film industry professionals, is offering a series of courses through the Atlanta Film Festival geared toward educating aspiring filmmakers. Whether you're looking to explore different careers within the business, transition from another industry, or move from one department to another, these classes offer practical advice on how to begin that journey. Start 2014 off with a bang.

These are back by very popular demand, which means they'll fill up fast. Sign up today - you don't want to miss out!

The first three classes will be held November 9th, and are open for registration now:

Intro to the Film Business

Intro to the Camera Department

Intro to the Art Department

 Linda Burns produces and production supervises national commercials, industrials, TV shows and promos, as well as indie features, two of which premiered and sold out at Sundance. She runs the PA Academy, develops local writers with her D-Girl Project, sits on the executive boards of GPP and the Atlanta Film Festival, and is a charter member of the Producers Guild of America - Atlanta Chapter.

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