ATLFF Alum David Bruckner's Latest SOUTHBOUND Opens at The Plaza on February 12th

David Bruckner, a Georgia-born filmmaker and ATLFF alum behind films like "The Signal" and "V/H/S," returns to Atlanta next week for his latest, "Southbound."

A new anthology horror film, "Southbound" sees Bruckner teaming up with Roxanne Benjamin, Patrick Horvath & Radio Silence (several members of the team that created the "V/H/S" series) for five interconnected tales of terror that unfold along the length of an endless desert highway. Famed film critic Richard Roeper has called the film "one of the smartest and scariest movies in recent memory." 

"Southbound" premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival and is released nationwide this month. Next Friday, February 12th, the film debuts in Atlanta. Linda Burns hosts a Q&A with Bruckner in attendance at the 7:30 PM screening.

The PA Academy with Linda Burns will Prepare You For You First Work On-Set

Georgia Production Partnership, in association with the Atlanta Film Society and Production Consultants & Equipment (PC&E), are proud to present The PA Academy.

CLASS DETAILS

What: (2) 12-Hour Workshop Days (see below)
When: November 14-15, 2015 | 8AM to 8PM
Location: PC&E (Overflow parking along DeFoor Hills Rd)
Cost: $150 Non-Members | $120 GPP & ATLFF Members
Registration Deadline: November 12, at Midnight

Catered hot lunch and craft services provided. Space LIMITED.

CLASS SYNOPSIS

This two day, bootcamp-style Production Assistant workshop is perfect for those just starting their career as a PA as well as those looking to advance their knowledge of what it takes to succeed as an office or on set production assistant working on commercials, industrials, music videos, independent films, television series and studio features.

Training includes, but is not limited to:

• Production Terminology and Paperwork
• Film Crew Titles & Job Descriptions
• Production Assistant Duties & Responsibilities
• Set Etiquette » Dos & Don'ts
• How a Typical Set Day Proceeds (on music videos, commercials, feature films, etc.)
• Locking Up the Set, Distribution, and Petty Cash
• Walkie Protocol, Terminology & Sign Out
• Setting Up Video Village, Extras Holding, and Supporting Your AD Team

We discuss must have PA gear and kits, provide hands-on equipment training, and share resume tips and where to find experience as well as paid work. Learn how successful office and set PAs as well as DGA assistant directors got into the business, what they look for when they hire PAs, their tips for success, and how to avoid their pet peeves. This bootcamp simulates a typical day on set to prepare new PAs for their first job, and more experienced PAs the knowledge and training they need to up their skills and compete in the fast paced and growing Georgia film industry. All students who finish the two day workshop are listed on the GPP member only website database, and offered internship and paid work opportunities for at least two years through a secret FB page that only these students and Producer Linda Burns can access for networking and mentorship.

The PA Academy is a bi-annual fundraiser for GPP and ATLFF, supporting GPP’s lobbying efforts on behalf of the industry as well as providing continuing educational opportunities and outreach to the community through ATLFF’s year round programming. To learn more - www.ThePAAcademy.org.

Price includes hot lunch & craft services.

INSTRUCTOR

Producer Linda Burns runs the PA Academy with the volunteer assistance of Georgia’s best DGA ADs, and Office and Set PAs working full-time in the industry. Former PA Academy attendees return to the workshop to share how they got their start, what’s been successful for them, and how the PA Academy helped jump start their careers. Additionally, Linda invites crew members from other departments to speak to the group, to show the range of job opportunities the film business offers, and the different paths people take to successful careers in the industry. Each workshop offers a fresh and unique perspective to the students, with an ever-changing group of instructors and guest speakers.

TESTIMONIALS

I have never attended a workshop that was more thorough and comprehensive. Your sharing of your knowledge and experience was invaluable. Each speaker brought another facet of the movie business into focus. I learned more about the industry and movie making process in two days than in years of research. 
– Kim

I just want to say thank you for a very informative and exciting PA Academy. I really appreciate you and your guests for giving me a better understanding about being a PA and how the film production process works. Your candor and honestly made me laugh and help me forget about the discomfort in my knees (from all that standing). 
– Nathan

 I find being on set is a lot of hard work and always long hours but I genuinely enjoy myself every single time.The PA Academy was an invaluable stepping stone for me so, a million times, thank you. 
– Krystle

Thanks to the connections I made at the PA Academy I got my first job in the industry.
– Alex

Linda Burns’ PA Academy gave me an internship opportunity that developed my career with the camera department as a consistently working 2nd AC. The workshop is educational and serves to prepare individuals to work on set, whether it is the film, television, or commercial industry. I recommend Linda’s courses to anyone wanting to expand their interests in the field of production.
– Chad

 I've worked four jobs now in the office and on-set and I am IN LOVE with PA work and production life in general. Every time I set foot on-set PA's with more experience than me are asking questions and looking to me to take the lead because of all the knowledge and materials you gave us! Everyone on the crew is always shocked at how green I actually am. I cannot thank you enough for this head start, I finally found my niche in this world and can't wait to see where I end up! 
– Lauren

The PA Academy was a good starting point for me. It gave me a roadmap with the guidance of industry folks sharing their expertise in different departments. The accessibility to resources and job leads was/is great! I don’t think I would have gotten that same exposure under one roof anywhere else. What I appreciated the most was the no-nonsense and realistic approach to the nature of this industry. Linda Burns and her panel of industry experts gave us what we needed to hear, not what we wanted to hear. There are many people who enter the industry for the wrong reasons. The PA Academy does not promise you a job nor a glamorous tv/film life, but it gives you a sense of direction and it’s up to you to make it happen.
– Marge

Linda, you’ve got some excellent people there. David and Luke were both incredibly helpful on set and off. I’d use both of them again in a heartbeat and recommend them to others. Luke was particularly helpful lending a hand with equipment returns and helping to keep one of our skeleton units on schedule. David was also always right there to help. Neither were ever sitting around or on their phones so kudos to your training!
– Producer

The DP and I were having a conversation at wrap about how great Cate and Vince were throughout the shoot, when my production designer mentioned how helpful Marge was and to ‘thank Linda.’ Ryan was very helpful as well. Really good group all around. We got off to a pretty rocky start and it was a long shoot (on a music video, you say?) but they kept on trucking with a smile. Thanks for sending them our way!
– Producer

The PAs that I got from Linda for Star Trek: First Frontier are the most amazing PAs I’ve EVER had on set.
– Producer

Space is limited and The PA Academy will fill up!

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CANCELLATION POLICY:
(all dates are by midnight)

• By November 7th: 100% Refund
• By November 10th: 75% Refund
• By November 12th: 50% Refund
• No refunds after November 12th.

BECOME AN ATLFS MEMBER

Interested in registering for the PA Academy at a discount? Become a member of the Atlanta Film Society today and, in addition to your member discount on this class, you'll also receive year-round benefits such as: invitations to advanced screenings, free tickets to special ATLFS 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 the spring of 2016! 

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 the PA Academy, please email jessica@atlantafilmfestival.com to receive your discount code.

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. 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

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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

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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.

SATURDAY: Ready to Shoot Your Film? Learn the Fundamentals of Production from Film Master Linda Burns

"I read scripts, provide coverage and develop projects. I breakdown, budget, schedule, pitch, propose, close, negotiate, spend, reconcile, research, network, strategize, market, collaborate, consult, wheel, deal and deliver. I face challenges, solve puzzles and plan ahead. From script to screen, digital to film, union to non-union, large to small, I do it all! Always on time. Always on budget."

Whether you’re stepping up and producing your first film, production managing or ADing an indie, or looking to step up your game on the next one, this class is for you. From pre-production to post, this class walks you through the basics of production on an indie film.

Topics include but are not limited to: What should be completed before pre-production? What’s the first step of pre-production? What paperwork and contracts are necessary? What is a breakdown and schedule? How do I properly budget? How does product placement work? When should I consider a union contract? How do I find good cast and crew? Is insurance necessary? What kinds do I need? How do I keep the set safe? What’s involved with shooting on location? What are the priorities of production? How do I keep things moving on time and on budget? How do I track tax incentive spends? What are the daily priorities? What does post production entail?"

This Production Basics of Indie Filmmaking workshop is part of the Atlanta Film Festival's year-round slate of programming curated and presented to our Atlanta audience in service of our mission: to lead the community in creative and cultural discovery through the moving image. Linda's five-hour intensive will show you what it takes to bring your project to the next level. Admission is $150, but members receive a $30 discount!

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Learn the Business Basics of Indie Filmmaking with Linda Burns—This Saturday!

Looking for ways to move forward with your feature film? Longtime producer and production supervisor Linda Burns has the information you need. Education Programmer for the Georgia Production Partnership and executive member of the Atlanta Film Festival and Core of Culture boards, Burns is a seasoned production ally ready to teach you the importance of development.

Learn the following and more this Saturday at The Lovett School:

• What is development and why is it so important?
• When do I create a marketing and distribution plan?
• How does financing work - from grants to crowd-funding to private investment?
• How does product placement work?
• What content goes into a business proposal?
• What is a breakdown and schedule?
• How do I craft a budget?
• When do I need an entertainment attorney?
• What contracts are important?
• How do I find good cast and crew?
• Is insurance necessary?
• What kinds do I need?
• How do I find financing and distribution?
• What do finance and distribution deals looks like?
• How do the GA tax incentives work?
• How can attending festivals help?

"By doing your homework before financing begins, you can mitigate your risks before production starts, increasing your chances of a successful production," says Burns.

This Business Basics of Indie Filmmaking workshop is part of the Atlanta Film Festival's year-round slate of programming curated and presented to our Atlanta audience in service of our mission: to lead the community in creative and cultural discovery through the moving image. 

This five hour intensive is offered to Members of either ATLFF or GPP for $30 off the regular price!

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Last chance to enroll in The PA Academy until the Fall!

Are you eager to jump into the Atlanta film industry this summer? Before you take the plunge, be sure to know the basics by attending The PA Academy presented by GPP and ATLFF on May 16 & 17. Learn the Dos and Don'ts of working on-set and in production offices. 

Linda Burns, along with PC&E, bring in full time ADs and PAs to work with you on what a typical day as a production assistant entails. You will get hands-on experience with equipment and a working knowledge of set terminology. Learn how to present your resume and where to look for paid jobs. 

ATLFF Members receive 20% off this workshop! Registration ends May 15.

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Upcoming Educational Workshops Include the GPP/ATLFF PA Academy!

It is with Atlanta Film Festival's mission to lead the community in creative and cultural discovery through the moving image that we present year-round programs to build our community of film-lovers and film-supporters. Three of these programs are coming up next month—all led by master producer Linda Burns!

Workshop: Intro to the Film Business

Interested in a career in the growing Georgia film industry, but don't know where to start or fit in? ATLFF partners with Georgia Production Partnership to bring you the Intro to the Film Business Workshop to walk you through the basic duties, responsibilities and hierarchy of each department working on a film set, among much more. Limit of 50 students. Register here. 

When: May 2, 2015 | 9:00AM - 12:00PM                                                                                                
Location: Little 5 Points Community Center, Alternate Roots Room                                         
Price: $75 General Admission  |  $60 ATLFF/GPP Member Admission                

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Workshop: Creating a Proper Film Resume 

Wonder why you send in your resume but don't get a call? ATLFF partners with Georgia Production Partnership to bring you the Creating a Proper Film Resume Workshop to teach you how to translate your real world work experience into related film experience, as well as where to get experience, how to build your resume with solid credits, trade favors and network. Register here. 

When: May 2, 2015 | 12:30PM - 2:30PM                                                                                                  
Location: Little 5 Points Community Center, Alternate Roots Room
Price: $60 General Admission  |  $50 ATLFF/GPP Member Admission 

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GPP/ATLFF present The PA Academy

Georgia Production Partnership, in association with the Atlanta Film Festival and Production Consultants & Equipment (PC&E), are proud to present the Spring edition of The PA Academy. This two day, bootcamp-style Production Assistant workshop is perfect for those just starting their career as a PA as well as those looking to advance their knowledge of what it takes to succeed as an office or on-set production assistant. Space is limited. Register here. 

When: May 16-17, 2015 | 8AM to 8PM                                                                            
Location: PC&E (Overflow parking along DeFoor Hills Rd)                                                      
Cost: $150 Non-Members | $120 GPP & ATLFF Members
Registration Deadline: May 12, at Midnight

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Learn the basics of becoming a PA at this month's Eat, Drink, & B-Indie!

Leading up to the new GPP/ATLFF PA Academy, brought to us by master producer Linda Burns on May 16th and 17th, we are going to answer all of your questions about who PAs are, what PAs do, and how to become a PA! Whether you are a set PA, an office PA, an art PA or working in another department—there are a lot of basics you need to know. Get primed for your admission to the Academy by Linda and a group of experienced Atlanta PAs.

Tuesday, April 21, 7:30 PM at Manuel's Tavern

Join us on the third Tuesday of every month at Manuel's Tavern for Eat, Drink, & B-Indie presented by Stella Artois! The first 40 (age appropriate) attendees will receive a ticket good for a free Stella Artois.

Start your production career off right—Linda Burns' PA Academy is open for registration!

Back by popular demand, Linda Burns' PA Academy is open for registration! This extremely in-demand workshop takes place November 15-16 from 8AM - 8PM at Production Consultants & Equipment (PC&E). Lunches will be provided by Fresh World Cuisine and Epting Events.

This two day, bootcamp-style Production Assistant workshop is perfect for those just starting their career as a PA as well as those looking to advance their knowledge of what it takes to succeed as an office or on set production assistant working on commercials, industrials, music videos, independent films, television series and studio features.

Training includes but is not limited to:

• Production terminology and paperwork
• Film crew titles and job descriptions
• Set etiquette - Dos and Don'ts
• How a typical day proceeds
• Locking up the set
• Setting background
• Walkie protocol, terminology and sign out (Walkies provided by Set Supplies)

We discuss must have PA gear and kits, and provide hands-on equipment training, resume tips and where to find experience as well as paid work. Learn how successful office and set PAs as well as DGA assistant directors got into the business, what they look for when they hire PAs, their tips for success, and how to avoid their pet peeves. This bootcamp simulates a typical day on set to prepare new PAs for their first job, and more experienced PAs the knowledge and training they need to up their skills and compete in the fast paced and growing Georgia film industry.

The cost is $150, but members of ATLFF and GPP can register for only $120!

Instructor

Producer Linda Burns runs the Academy with the help of Georgia's best DGA AD's and Office and Set PAs working full-time in the industry. For questions regarding this workshop, contact Linda with PA ACADEMY in the subject line.

Testimonials:

"I have never attended a workshop that was more thorough and comprehensive. Your sharing of your knowledge and experience was invaluable. Each speaker brought another facet of the movie business into focus. I learned more about the industry and movie making process in two days than in years of research." - Kim

"I just want to say thank you for a very informative and exciting PA Academy. I really appreciate you and your guests for giving me a better understanding about being a PA and how the film production process works. Your candor and honestly made me laugh and help me forget about the discomfort in my knees (from all that standing)." - Nathan

"I find being on set is a lot of hard work and always long hours but I genuinely enjoy myself every single time. The PA Academy was an invaluable stepping stone for me so, a million times, thank you." - Krystle

"I've worked four jobs now in the office and on-set and I am IN LOVE with PA work and production life in general. Every time I set foot on-set PA's with more experience than me are asking questions and looking to me to take the lead because of all the knowledge and materials you gave us! Everyone on the crew is always shocked at how green I actually am. I cannot thank you enough for this head start, I finally found my niche in this world and can't wait to see where I end up!" - Lauren

Space is limited and the PA Academy will fill up! Registration closes on November 10th at Midnight.

Yesterday, ATLFF members received an email with instructions on how to get a discounted rate for the PA Academy. Not yet a member but want a discounted price plus admission to the 2015 festival and other year-round perks? See below! Memberships start at $50.

Interested in registering for the PA Academy at a discount? Become a member of the Atlanta Film Festival today and, in addition to your member discount on this class, 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 2015 on March 20th through the 29th! 

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 the PA Academy, please email jessica@atlantafilmfestival.com to receive your discount code.