This Weekend! Michael Lucker is Here to Guide You and Your Screenplay

Through the two 7-hour workshops this Saturday and Sunday (October 17-18), Michael Lucker starts students off with the initial idea, taking them step-by-step through to the first sale, aided with his own personal experience. ATLFF/ATLFS members get 20% off registration! 

A word, a sentence, a paragraph, a story; how does one turn it into a screenplay? At this weekend's Screenwriter School, the talented Michael Lucker— in association with the Atlanta Film Society and Emory University—shapes talent in a two-day workshop, covering all aspects of the craft of screenwriting.

From the shortest 30-second commercials to narrative feature films, the seasoned Lucker—known for his work with Paramount, Disney, Dreamworks, Fox, and Universal—teaches students what is needed to make it in the film industry. Lucker's titles include “Vampire in Brooklyn,” “Home on the Range,” and Academy Award-nominated “Spirit Stallion of the Cimarron.”

Through the two 7-hour workshops, Lucker starts students off with the initial idea, taking them step-by-step through to the first sale, aided with his own personal experience. Not only will participants learn how to generate screenplays in a professional environment, Lucker promises a weekend of creativity and fun, providing an outlet for questions and discussion.

ATLFF/ATLFS members get 10% off registration! Not a member? Become one today!

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ATLFF Celebrates Women in Film with New Mavericks Film Series at Synchronicity Theatre

In partnership with Synchronicity Theatre, the Atlanta Film festival is proud to present the 2015 New Mavericks Film Series, aimed to support women involved in various aspects of the Atlanta film community to achieve a strong voice in the local industry.

In partnership with Synchronicity Theatre, the Atlanta Film festival is proud to present the 2015 New Mavericks Film Series. The film series stems from our year-round program that supports women involved in various aspects of the Atlanta film community to achieve a strong voice in the local industry. Expanded from the festival’s acclaimed female-directed shorts block, New Mavericks meets on the third Wednesday of every month at Java Vino to provide networking opportunities, educational programs, opportunities for professional development, and more.

The upcoming film series will feature opening and closing night films, an animation workshop, an educational film screening on the history of the female filmmaker, and a block of local short films—all directed by women. Purchase a series pass below to get a discount on admission, access to all screenings and hangouts, discounts from area restaurants, and opportunities to win prizes!

AUGUST 21st & 22nd

OPENING NIGHT Friday, Aug. 21st @ 8pm
CHILDREN'S ANIMATION WORKSHOP & SCREENING Saturday, Aug. 22nd @ 12pm
THE HERSTORY OF THE FEMALE FILMMAKER Saturday, Aug. 22nd @ 2:30pm
FEMLANTA Saturday, Aug. 22nd @ 5pm
I BELIEVE IN UNICORNS Saturday, Aug. 22nd @ 5pm
(Q&A Director Leah Meyherhoff)

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"Sessions" Deadline Extended

Due to a high level of demand, the registration deadline for the "Sessions" workshop is being extended through the end of the year.

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Due to a high level of demand, we are extending our registration period for the "Sessions" workshop through the end of the year. Those still interested in submitting a script or gathering a team now have until midnight of December 31st to send in their materials.

For more information on "Sessions," click here.

Entries may be submitted via our online form, while all necessary fees can be paid through Eventbrite.

The Sessions Workshop, run by the Atlanta Film Festival, is designed to encourage the growth and development of established artists within the Atlanta film community. Our mission is to serve as an incubator for local filmmakers by providing a forum within which they can develop their skills through experimentation and rigorous peer-to-peer critique.

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