Film Business Basics (Online Class Series)
Finding a job in the industry can be a challenge when you don't know how or where to start. What are the basics you need to know for an entry level position? How do you start a career without experience? How is a film resume different from a corporate one? When is the “right time” to enter the business? Who is hiring and where do I find them? What does it take to succeed in the industry?
How to Make a Documentary: Ideas, Research and Concept Reels (Online Course)
Have you ever wanted to create a documentary but weren’t sure where to start? In this four-week course, we’ll explore the essential tools and techniques that helped bring Instructor Imani L. Warren M.A., her documentary projects to life, and how you can do the same.
DocUquarium: A Conversation with Jon Kieran
On Thursday, August 21, at 7 pm, Jonathan Keiran, ATLFS Programming Department, will take us deep behind the scenes of what it takes to curate a major film festival. Ever wondered how programmers decide what makes the cut? Or what truly grabs their attention in a sea of submissions? This is your chance to find out—straight from someone on the front lines of indie film selection.
Short Films Intermediate: Going Into Production with Tiara Luten (Online Course)
This four-part course is designed for filmmakers who have completed a script and are ready to move into production. Covering essential aspects of independent short film production, this class provides practical guidance on pre-production, on-set execution, directing, cinematography, and post-production. Whether you’re working with a small crew or a micro-budget, you’ll gain the skills and confidence to bring your short film to life.
Cinema 101: A Journey Through the History of Film
Step into the world of cinema and explore its rich history, groundbreaking movements, and iconic creators. Whether you’re a film enthusiast, aspiring critic, or industry professional seeking fresh insights, this is your ticket to understanding how cinema has shaped—and been shaped by—the world.
The Screenwriting Series With Kathy Berardi (Online Course)
The Screenwriting Series is an online course for writers who are new to screenwriting. The series, taught by Kathy Berardi, an independent writer-producer and UCLA MFA Screenwriting alum, embraces the philosophy of learning by doing. The 4-week Hollywood-style class helps students get into a collaborative mindset to learn the art of storytelling and technical essentials required for professional screenplays. Beyond receiving instruction and step by step how-to advice in each webinar, students will be motivated and encouraged to jump right into writing by collaborating with the instructor and each other with creative brainstorms, process and content critiques, and online discussion.
ATLFF Presents: Programmer Chat - 9/18
If you’ve ever sent your film into a festival, you’ve definitely wondered exactly what happens after you hit that SUBMIT button and your work lands in a programmer’s to-watch queue. In this webinar-style session, our programming team will shed some light into ATLFF’s process for making sure that each of the thousands of films submitted to ATLFF gets due consideration. They’ll also share a bit of their own thinking about a programmer’s roles and responsibilities, as well as the ever-popular question: “what does ATLFF look for in a film?” There will also be time for Q&A, so come prepared with your burning questions.