The Future of Filmmaking with Brian Newman - Wed, Oct 30
PushPush presents the fabulous Brian Newman (former CEO of Tribeca Film Institute and former Atlanta Film Festival Executive Director, among other notable work) in residence w/ PushPush for three days only (10/29 – 11/1) as part of development for the upcoming GRFX Series Project.
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.
Are You Getting Paid What You’Re Worth? Seven Tips To Avoid Going (Completely) Broke Producing Your Film
There’s nothing inherently wrong with working for free. However, if a filmmaker isn’t diligent about communicating what their time and effort is valued at, that can develop into a self-imposed ceiling that’s difficult to rise above.
Thinking Documentary at GSU: Peter Forgács screening with Bill Nichols and Michael Renov
Georgia State University's College of Arts and Sciences, and Department of Communication, would like to invite you to a very special Documentary Symposium on October 19th and 20th, 2013. The Film Production and Moving Image Studies programs will bring the internationally acclaimed Hungarian filmmaker Peter Forgács to present and discuss his rarely screened films Freefall and The Maelstrom.
Atlanta Creative Ball Coming Up on October 26
Come enjoy some great food, awesome networking, meet their incredible sponsors and have a chance at probably the largest creative raffle we’ve ever had in this city! The Ball starts with networking and a chance to check all the awesomeness from the Summit Sponsors, followed by a sit down dinner with 10 of your new best friends as you’re entertained by multiple industry presentations along with a Keynote Presentation from Filmmakers Josh and Jason Diamond.
CARE: Through the Eyes of a Girl International Art Exhibit Opening
Twenty years ago, the global poverty-fighting organization CARE moved its headquarters to Atlanta. To commemorate this special anniversary and Atlanta’s position as a gateway to the globe, CARE has brought art created by schoolgirls across four continents to Mason Murer Fine Art Gallery in Atlanta. The “Through the Eyes of a Girl” exhibit opens today, on the second annual International Day of the Girl, and features 100 works by schoolgirls who, with CARE’s help, have overcome long odds to pursue their educations. The opening reception and celebration of this unique art collection will include global cuisine, drinks and music. Tickets are $50 and available atwww.care.org/art.
Podcast: 3 Questions Filmmakers Should Ask Themselves About Distribution
Join Sheri Candler, Director of Digital Marketing Strategy for The Film Collaborative, on the Film Festival Secrets podcast, where she reveals the 3 questions filmmakers should ask themselves when they contemplate distribution.
Blood Simple - Death and Texas
Some directors stumble out of the gate and work their way to later greatness. The Coen Brothers came out of the box a near-complete package.
How Can Working With a Music Supervisor Save Time, Money and Your Distribution Prospects?
One big oversight that I see within in the DIY filmmaking movement is in music licensing. Without the proper music clearances, a film can go from poised to explode on the market to a wasted effort only your kids will see.