Atlanta Film Taster: 2 Day Event

🎬 Step Into the World of Filmmaking – April 5-6, 2025! 🎬

Calling all storytellers, filmmakers, and creative minds! This is more than just another film event—it's a two-day immersive experience where you’ll get hands-on training, direct mentorship, and industry insights that go beyond the textbook. Whether you're an aspiring filmmaker, content creator, or just passionate about the art of storytelling, this is your chance to level up your craft.

📽️ Hosted by the Georgia Arts Initiative, this workshop isn’t about sitting through long lectures—it’s about learning by doing. Get ready to dive into the worlds of film editing, producing, directing, and more, guided by working industry professionals.

 Event Lineup

 Saturday, April 5th

 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM | Industry Panel: "Breaking Into Film"

• Jeff Justice – Stand-up comedy instructor, The Punchline (30+ years).

• Kelly Young-Silva – Emmy Award-winning acting coach, Words In Motion.

• David A. Cox – Meisner-trained instructor, mentored by Sanford Meisner.

• Lilian Brooks – Voice-over expert, VO Conference & Get Connected organizer.

• Brian Kranson – Stunt coordinator, owner of ATLStunts.

• Amanda Abelita – Publicist, owner of Abelita PR.

  
  

 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM | Speed Networking: "How to Get a Job in Film"

• Meet industry professionals and learn how to land opportunities.

 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM | Acting & Stand-Up Comedy Workshops

• Comedy: Jeff Justice – Master the art of stand-up!

• Acting: Kelly Young-Silva – Scene work & industry insights.

• Meisner Technique: David Cox – Learn from a direct student of Meisner.

 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Acting Techniques & Business of Acting

• Kelly Young-Silva, David Cox, & Steve Lowe.

 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM | Networking Mixer

 Sunday, April 6th

 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM | Acting for the Camera

• Instructor: Diego Silva – 16x Emmy-winning producer/director.

 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM | Script Writing

• Instructor: Kelly Greer – University of West Georgia.

 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Set Design & Props

• Heather Hutton – Set construction.

• Carlos Santos – Prop master.

• Alvin Eric Vazquez – Prop stylist.

 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM | What You Can Learn from Film School

• Instructor: Patrick Clinton, West Georgia University.

 Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to learn, network, and grow in the film industry!

 Use the code "Kelly" at checkout to claim your special deal:Reserve Your Spot Now!

Looking forward to seeing you there!