Our Coverage & Analysis Program Will Help You Polish Your Screenplay Before You Shoot it and Submit It!
We have some screenplay savants and industry professionals that will meticulously read and dissect your project, offering notes, criticisms, and ideas on how to make your project successful and more sellable.
"How do I break into Hollywood?" That’s what every scriptwriter wants to know, right? "How can I make it happen?" Well the answer is simple, really—you write a really, really good script. And now, we’re here to help you do that.
The Atlanta Film Festival is now offering Coverage & Analysis on feature length screenplays. Believe us when we say that we want you to succeed.
Here at the ATLFF offices, we have some screenplay savants and industry professionals that will meticulously read and dissect your project, offering notes, criticisms, and ideas on how to make your project successful and more sellable. Sometimes, all it takes is a fresh, unbiased pair of eyes to discover what your script needs to make the jump from good to great. We want to note that this isn’t for the faint of heart. We’re going to work hard to make your script better; our notes will be honest and constructive and thoughtful.
We guarantee a 60-day turnaround. We charge $50 a submission, and we want to clarify that scripts entered into ATLFF Coverage & Analysis are still eligible to be entered into our Screenplay Competition, which is one of the reasons why we guarantee that 60 day turnaround. In addition to script coverage, we’re willing to help you with your logline—to help you write something that’ll really snag your readers attention.
This Weekend: So You Want to Make A Short Film?
Writer/Producer Kathy Berardi can introduce you to the most important steps in the filmmaking process.
The first installment in our short filmmaking workshop series takes place this Saturday at The Lovett School. Writer/Producer Kathy Berardi began her own filmmaking journey with Atlanta Film Festival classes (then the IMAGE Film & Video Center) in 2003; she's now an award-winning short filmmaker, founder of Red Clip Video, and eager to teach you the finer points of collaborative efforts, storytelling, production, and process steps.
You can attend one workshop ($10 off for ATLFF Members) or reserve your Series Pass to all four ($25 off for ATLFF Members)!
Meet Up With the New Mavericks Next Wednesday
Network with Atlanta's filminists next Wednesday, September 16th, from 7-9pm at JavaVino!
This month's New Mavericks Meet Up is Wednesday, September 16th at JavaVino Coffee & Wine House! Are you a woman in the Atlanta film industry? Join one of the city's most prevalent efforts to improve a male-dominated climate that struggles to equip or support you to do what you love. The Atlanta Film Festival's leading ladies are excited to meet you, coffee in one hand and wine in the other, from 7-9pm!
ATLFF '15 Feature "Wildlike" to Return to the Plaza on September 25th
The 2015 Official Selection comes back to Atlanta for a theatrical release.
Ready to part ways with summer action flicks and slapstick family dramas? Good news—after playing ATLFF '15 this past spring, Frank Hall Green's latest feature film returns to Atlanta on September 25th at The Plaza Theatre. Starring Ella Purnell, Bruce Greenwood, and endless Alaskan scenery, "Wildlike" has enchanted viewers at more than 150 festivals, winning Best Film awards from more than 30. "Wildlike" is the perfect escape into films of fall. Watch the trailer here.
Eat, Drink, and Open Mic!
Take the stage at Manuel's Tavern on September 15th! Pitch yourself and hear from others in the industry at this free event!
It's that third Tuesday time of the month again—and the Eat, Drink, & B-Indie presented by Stella Artois stage needs you! September 15th is an Open Mic free-for-all at Manuel's Tavern from 7:30-9:30pm; sign up for your 60-second slot and use it to tell the crowd whatever you'd like. Need actors or crewmembers for a new film? Launching a crowdfunding campaign? Ready to announce yourself to the Atlanta industry? This will be a great evening of networking and friendship-starting. And don't forget: the first 40 attendees receive a drink ticket for a free Stella Artois!
This is a FREE EVENT!
MovieMaker Magazine Names ATLFF as One of the 25 Coolest Film Festivals in the World
After being featured in MovieMaker Magazine's 50 Film Festivals Worth the Entry Fee, we are excited to announce that they have also included us on this year's list of the 25 Coolest Film Festivals in the World!
For the last two years, the Atlanta Film Festival has made MovieMaker Magazine's list of the 50 Film Festivals Worth the Entry Fee. This is quite a tremendous honor, and one we hope to repeat every year in the future.
Today, however, we are excited to announce an even greater honor—MovieMaker has included us on their list of the 25 Coolest Film Festivals in the World! While it is always cool for someone to tell you that you are cool, this list is so important to us because it is compiled by a list of filmmakers and industry professionals. These people experience a lot of film festivals all across the globe and for them to consider us one of the top 25 coolest—we are just so grateful!
Congratulations to all the festivals mentioned! We couldn't be happier to be in your company.
Look At Me Now: Catching Up With Petter Onstad Løkke
Our Music Video Jury Award Winner from 2014 talks with us about his submissions experience, the value of a music video background, and what he's working on now.
Petter Onstad Løkke produced "Deathcrush: Lesson #16 for Beatmaster V / Fun," an ATLFF '14 Official Selection that emerged victorious with the Jury Award. In 2015, his short film "Polaroid" screened in our Other Worlds shorts block. We caught up with him about his ATLFF submissions experience, his transition from music videos to short films, and his current projects.
"As a first time submitter from Europe, it's always difficult to know which festival we should use our submission money on. We chose ATLFF because of its great reputation. The submission process with both Deathcrush: Lesson #16 for Beatmaster V / Fun and Polaroid went quite smoothly. The first times I submitted via Withoutabox, but this time I'm using FilmFreeway, as I prefer the latter. All dates were held as promised and when accepted, the festival coordinated all the practical stuff really well. The digital solutions make the deliverance of the material easy.
While winning the music video Jury Award was undoubtedly the most rewarding, I haven't been able to visit the festival yet. It's a shame, but hopefully more opporturnities will turn up as I'm submitting two short films this fall.
Making music videos is a great way to test visual and narrative ideas and concepts. We've worked with artists that've given us full creative freedom, which is important for me and the directors I work with. But while the creative process of making music videos has been rewarding, the lack of funding limits how much time I can spend doing that.
The most obvious, but also the most important, transition from music videos to short films is the narrative process. In music videos, you can disguise your story with visuals, rhythm and performance, as well as the song itself. When making short films, the overall process takes a lot more time in every stage of the project, especially in script development, the editing, and of course the sound design. The latter is obviously a big deal, since the sound designer can be so essential to the narrative. For instance, in Polaroid it really is our sound designer Inger Elise Holm who is the hidden star of the show, as she added crucial elements to the story.
Making music videos has definitely been important. Today's audience certainly has a lack of patience to be entertained, even in three minute long music videos. As filmmakers we must know how to hold the audience's attention constantly. Since this is even more difficult in short films, music videos are a great way to practice. It also is a great way to get to know different people and test relations with different directors.
In addition to Polaroid, I'm launching two more short films: Love Me More by Kristoffer Carlin and Taxfree by Christian K. Norvalls. Since completing the shorts, my focus has turned to developing feature films. Several very different and exciting projects are in the making and hopefully, some of them will be realized in the following years.
Together with several producers around Europe, we are working on developing relations and networks with an overall goal to do international productions. There are a lot of opportunities to fund films as long as you know how and where to look. This is my focus right now besides the film projects. I believe international co-productions will become even more important in the years to come."
We are now accepting submissions for the Music Video category, the Oscar-qualifying Narrative Short category, and all other categories for the 2016 Atlanta Film Festival. The Regular Deadline is September 18.
Roll Yer Own Animation Showcase Rolls Back Around
ASIFA and The Plaza Theatre showcase local animators' short films this Monday!
ASIFA-Atlanta's 13th Annual "Roll Yer Own" Animation Showcase is back! The event will show animated shorts from local and independent animators throughout the South, as well as a few honorary east coast animators. From a humorous short about a fox and his tale to a projection piece called "Journey to Womanhood", the shorts explore themes of strength, friendship, and so much more. They give a taste of the artistic styling of the south.
ASIFA is an international animation organization that was founded in France in the 1960s. Fifthteen years ago the Atlanta chapter was formed. This chapter offers animation screening and educational programs year-round. The Atlanta Film Festival partners with ASIFA-ATL for youth animation classes, screenings, festivals, and various events such as Roll Yer Own!
Join us for the Roll Yer Own SHOWCASE on August 31st at 7:30pm at the Historic Plaza theater followed by the Q&A with the animators. The event is $5 for non-members, ASIFA members get in free.
Win Some Incredible Raffle Prizes at Mountainfilm on Tour ATL This Weekend!
In addition to the amazing films and events this weekend at Telluride Mountainfilm on Tour ATL, there is a raffle with some pretty hot ticket items. Pass holders get one free raffle ticket and additional tickets are available at the box office!
Telluride Mountainfilm on Tour ATL kicks off its 3rd annual extravaganza Friday, August 28th at the Plaza Theatre. In addition to the amazing films and events, there is a raffle with some pretty hot ticket items. Pass holders get one free raffle ticket and additional tickets are available when PURCHASING YOUR TICKETS OR PASS TO THE FESTIVAL. Raffle tickets will also be sold on site.
Check out these amazing offerings and get your tickets (and extra raffle tickets!) now!
PROVIDED BY HIGH COUNTRY ADVENTURES:
3 trips for 2 people each!
- Each trip is a 1 & 1/2 hour adventure on the Middle Ocoee; 5 miles of class III-IV rapids.
- Each gift certificate is good for a full year from August 28th.
- Minimum age is 12 years.
- Details will accompany the gift certificate.
PROVIDED BY HALF MOON OUTFITTERS:
Blast Kayak from Perception Sport!
PROVIDED BY ATLANTA FILM FESTIVAL:
2 Passes to the 2016 Film Festival!
PROVIDED BY ATKINS PARK:
Atkins Park Gift Package, including a $50 gift card, and lots of Atkins Park goodies!
PROVIDED BY COMPOSTWHEELS:
Two months of service free!
PROVIDED BY YOLO BOARD PADDLE BOARD:
Brand new paddle board with Mountainfilm on Tour ATL Logo on it!
Plus: surprise items from Skate Escape, Ten Thousand Villages, and more . . . .
ATLFF '13 and '14 Alum Erik Mauck Needs Your Help to Make His Next Feature, "Dough!"
The filmmaker behind "The Road to Livingston," which played ATLFF '14, is making a new narrative feature—"Dough"—and needs your help to fund the project!
After playing the 2013 Atlanta Film Festival with documentary short film "See the Dirt," filmmaker Erik Mauck followed it up with a feature documentary, "The Road to Livingston," that was an official selection at ATLFF '14. Now, Mauck is making a new narrative feature, "Dough," but needs help financing the post-production.
In "Dough," Adam is a man at a crossroads. He's turning thirty but still works delivering pizzas— the same job he held since he was a teenager. Outside of work, his activities of smoking pot and hanging out with friends have done little to inspire growth and maturity. Although he has been able to amass many of the comforts of adulthood, including his own place, for the first time Adam questioning where his future is headed. But how do you grow up when you're already an adult?
Erik Mauck, has been making film and video projects in Austin, Texas since 2003, including his two ATLFF officially selected films. He has received support from the Austin Film Society through the Texas Film Production Fund and his work has been broadcasted and screened around the world. "Dough" is expected to be completed by September and made available to the public this Fall.