
The Heartbeat Film Club/ATLFS present Fostering Relationships on Set
In this class, you’ll sit down with a director, producer, and director of photography to discuss the power of this union and how it can make or break any production.

Writer’s Series: Creating Memorable Characters
Experiencing art is about experiencing life and vice versa. Open to actors, writers and directors, this class will push you to look at creating characters that come alive to the people that go on the journey with you. Characters that change the world.

Director’s Series: Working with Actors
Do you have a language that speaks to the heart of who you are while communicating that same language to talent? Do they feel engaged and safe with you while you both elevate the work together? Join us for a one day workshop on working with actors and how to communicate your vision from what's inside your head to the world around you.

Writing from the Heart - Developing the Short Screenplay
The course will cover basic screenplay structure, story structure, character development and the power of the writer's voice. Class time will also give room to feedback with your instructor breaking down your screenplay and truly helping you discover the light within your story. Scheduled one on one time, drop in guests, and insight from your peers will round out the course.

Directing for Commercials, Branded Content, and Promos
Think you know how to tell a short story? Try telling one in 90 seconds or less! Telling a concise story is a labor of love, and in video advertising every second counts. Award-winning BARK BARK director Janlatae' Mullins gives an overview of the secrets of how to tell an amazing visual story in under 2 minutes.

Character Breakdown and the Journey of a Scene
Ready. Set. Action? Delving into a fictional world or character takes such heart, time and bravery. In this Character Breakdown and Journey of a Scene class, we will take a voyage into the unknown all while searching for the answers we all seek - Who are you as a creative and how are you putting work out there that will change the world?

The Relationship Between the Director and Cinematographer
Where do all great relationships stem from? Trust, heart and belief. It is very important who you have around you, who you communicate ideas to, and how they can help you bring those ideas to life. Sit down with us as a Director and Director of Photography discuss the power of this union and how it can make or break any production.

Developing the Artist's Lookbook
Want to know what your real voice sounds like as a creative? How do you communicate that to an audience? A client? Producers? Your voice is EVERYTHING.

Eat, Drink & B-Indie (Online Edition!): Your Voice As a Creative
This month, hear from Jan Mullins, award-winning writer, producer, and freelance director based in Atlanta, GA. Jan will be discussing how to better understand the power of your voice, how to keep your voice and vision strong while working with collaborators, and how to communicate more effectively with your team.

Directing from the Heart
You, artist were born to create greatness; to build moving pieces of art that have been birthed to shape the world. Join us in the Directing from the Heart Intensive where you will be able to tap into that unique perspective and find your creative voice.

Commercials Crash Course (3-Part Mini-Series)
As everyone knows, a career n the entertainment industry can be either “feast or famine”. One second you’re on an Avenger’s Movie, or Walking Dead shoot, the next you’re waiting by the phone for another job. Finding your next big gig on a film or TV show can be difficult, but few consider the opportunities in the commercial industry.

Commercials Crash Course (3-Part Mini-Series)
As everyone knows, a career in the entertainment industry can be either “feast or famine”. One second you’re on an Avenger’s Movie, or Walking Dead shoot, the next you’re waiting by the phone for another job. Finding your next big gig on a film or TV show can be difficult, but few consider the opportunities in the commercial industry.

Commercials Crash Course (3-Part Mini-Series)
These 3 courses give an overview on commercials, plus tips and tricks on how to keep up in the fast-paced video advertising industry. Take a class individually, or save by signing up for all 3. Spots are limited, so register today to secure your seat.