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Freelance Forum: Get the Inside Scoop! Creative Freelancing for Atlanta’s TV & Film Productions

October 5, 2017 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

$15

Freelance Forum October Film Event

We’ve all heard about the explosive growth of the Georgia Film Industry.
Production companies and Sound Stages seem to be popping up everywhere,
taking advantage of our state’s generous tax benefits.

Can design, art direction, writing, marketing & other creative skills translate into GIGS?
Which Film Industry jobs are we most QUALIFIED for?
What it’s really like WORKING on a movie?

Did you know there are over 50 creative job titles in the movie making and TV industry? Many of them translate
to our own skill sets — providing huge opportunities for you as a creative freelancer! This event will cover training
and internships, marketing your talents/knowledge and industry networking (where, when and how).

ADDITIONAL SPEAKERS JUST ADDED! (Now FIVE!)

Don’t Miss the Chance to Hear First Hand from Industry Heavyweights!

MARK SIMON – Skilled director and cinematographer based in Atlanta. He has lensed thousands of television commercials
during his storied career, but started out doing movies, working with legendary filmmakers John Hughes and Paul Brickman
in Chicago.

CHARLOTTE STAUFFER – a talented screenwriter at the Georgia Film Academy, building Georgia’s creative talent. She’s read over
a thousand scripts for development and distribution companies. Charlotte is a Georgia native who is passionate about stories showing
new facets of the South. She runs the Black List Happy Hour, a social hub for screenwriters, in Atlanta.

MARTI MARCHASCO – Scriptwriter , Executive Producer and owner of  MarChasCo Productions.

JASON WINN is an award winning independent film director and producer best known for the critically acclaimed feature film
‘The Fat Boy Chronicles’. His short film ‘The Bullet’ won Best Director. He also has extensive experience with documentary films,
and groundbreaking advertising work.

DENNIS MILLS – Director of Photography (Local 600) for Posey Media/Pictures Inc. – a full service content production company.
Past projects include Marvel Films, ‘Black Panther.’ Coca-Cola, Georgia Lottery, Presidents Bill Clinton and Barack Obama,
Nassau Bahamas and others.

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Date:
October 5, 2017
Time:
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Cost:
$15
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Website:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/creative-skills-needed-in-atlantas-tv-movie-industry-tickets-38043762919?ref=ebtnebregn

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