January 14, 2010
THIS IS ATLANTA: 2009 48 Hour Film Project
Sunday, January 17, 8 PM on PBA 30 Can you make a film in less than two days that’s even watchable? Judging from the success of “48”, the answer is yes.In June, over 70 teams participated in the 2009 Atlanta 48 Hour Film Project (produced by Atlanta Film Festival 365). THIS IS ATLANTA WITH ALICIA STEELE was there to cover the weekend and the episode will air this Sunday at 8 PM. THIS IS ATLANTA on PBA.org
This Saturday - What You Don't Know About Casting (But Need To) With Shay Bentley-Griffin
Saturday, January 16, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM$129 General, $119 ATL365 Members
SPACE IS RUNNING OUT Meet Shay Bentley-Griffin (WE ARE MARSHALL, MADEA'S FAMILY, REUNION, STOMP THE YARD, THE JONESES, DROP DEAD DIVA), Atlanta’s premier casting director in a no-holds-barred forum about casting and how you can crack into the industry. This is your chance to ask questions and get straight answers in an informal, candid, environment. Having casted over 225 television and feature film projects, Shay will share stories and anecdotes about working with legends like Clint Eastwood, Robert Altman and Sam Raimi, while offering invaluable tips, “do’s and don’ts” and cautionary tales from her vast experience in the industry. As an actor, you will never have a better opportunity to get YOUR questions answered and learn what it takes to make it as a professional actor in this resurgent market. Read More and to Register
Avant Garden XIV
Thursday, January 21, 6 PM EST  Avant Garden is a free monthly arts social hosted and presented by the Atlanta Contemporary Art Center and the Atlanta Film Festival 365. With interactive arts events, a cash bar and special presentations, Avant Garden is the place to be to relax, network and to have fun. SWAP, TAKE, DONATE  It's a New Year and we know you've been cleaning out your closets and basements. Now what do you do with all those Books, Movies, CDs, DVDs, Magazines and Small Electronics that you still love, but have no room for, or want to share? Avant Garden XIV is coming to the rescue. SWAP: Trade in your books, cds, etc. and leave with something cool. TAKE: Books are meant to be read, DVDs need to be watched, come browse and take what you like, you don't know what you'll discover. DONATE: Anything that isn't swapped or taken, we're going to donate to the Salvation Army.  TOP TENS In conjunction with The Contemporary's Mergers and Aquisitions show, we're asking what are your top tens. Not just top ten of the year, we're asking for your top tens for ANYTHING, of ALL TIME. Bands, Moments, Art, Artists, Posters, Shoes, Crushes, share your list with us.  ATLANTA SCREENWRITERS GROUP Atlanta Screenwriters Group - 8:00 PMAvant Garden Calendar Link
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Upcoming 2010 ATL365 Workshops If you'd like to be notified when registration opens for these classes, please email charles@atlantafilmfestival.com. In the subject line of your email, please indicate the name of the class you're interested in.
ATL365 Workshops
Sound 101: Location Sound Recording
2 Sessions - $195 General*, $175 ATL365 Members
Saturday, January 30 and Sunday, January 31 (Rescheduled)
Instructor: Whit Norris
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Film Lover's Dialog Group: Viva La Revloucion! Class consciousness, the Power Elite and Revolution
20 Sessions - Pay What You Want (Suggested Donation Per Session $15)
Tuesdays, September 8 - January 26
Instructor: Robin Bernat
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Twisted Love and Other Curiosities - NEW
Presented with Emory University
8 Sessions - $195 General
Wednesdays, Febuary 17 - April 7
Instructor: Robin Bernat
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ATLFF Alums Now on DVD
 Faded Glory (2009 ATLFF) Faded Glory is a true story of a group of aging athletes, good friends for over 18 years, who never gave up the dream of playing baseball at a competitive level. Through the eyes of their manager Rick Cohen, Faded Glory follows the National Network team, 18 men over the age of thirty-five who have overcome life's adversities, including injury, divorce, bankruptcy, infidelity, drug addiction, incarceration, and one life-threatening disease. It all takes place as National tries to win a National Amateur Baseball World Series title.
GPP and ATLFF Production Assistant Academy
NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
"I was a student of ATLFF/GPP's PA Academy [and] the information that I learned from the academy has been extremely helpful. I'm grateful for the experience and I look forward to attending [future] workshops..." T.H., PA Academy Graduate
 2 Sessions - $75
Dates: February 20-21, 2010
Instructors: Various
Email charles@atlantafilmfestival.com to receive the application link. Application Deadline: Wednesday, January 27. Read Class Outline
Support Atlanta Film Festival 365: Donate Now
 If you believe in the power of film, there has never been a better time to contribute to the Atlanta Film Festival 365. We will use your gift to continue serving filmmakers and audiences alike by bringing meaning to the moving image, championing the shared community experience, fostering the free exchange of ideas, and nurturing the development of a thriving industry.
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Comcast On Demand - ATL365 Recommends  Kassim the Dream
Former Ugandan child soldier, Kassim Ouma, defected to the UnitedStates and rose through the boxing ranks to eventually become the Junior Middleweight Champion of the World. Now he wants to return to his homeland and reunite with family, but to do that he will first have to reconcile past atrocities in the documentary from ATLFF 2009.
Atlanta Jewish Film Festival Wednesday, January 13 - Sunday, January 24  Celebrating a decade of storytelling through cinema, the Atlanta Jewish Film Festival returns to theaters January 13-24, 2010. The 10th Annual AJFF features more than 50 contemporary narrative and documentary films representing 20 nations that explore universal stories with Jewish themes. Celebrate the Atlanta Jewish Film Festival's 10th Year Use Discount Code ATLFF365 To Receive 10% Off Any AJFF Film
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Women in Film and Television Atlanta's 2010 Board Women in Film and Television Atlanta has announced their 2010 Board of Directors. Meet and welcome the new board at the WIFTA Kick-Off Thursday, January 28th. WIFTA 2010 Board of Directors
New Workshops with Chez Group
Adult Workshop with Steve Coulter - Sunday, February 7 - Actors, using scenes from current screenplays, will explore how to bring them to life in front of the camera. Children's Workshop with L Warren Young - Saturday, February 6 - Children ages 8-12 will enjoy a information day of learning with Mr. Young. Read More
Macon Film Festival
Thursday, February 18 - Sunday, February 21MaGa is dedicated to entertaining, educating, and inspiring audiences and filmmakers alike by offering innovative and imaginative films both mainstream and independent in nature. We also strive to introduce visiting filmmakers and guests to the Central Georgia community, and to promote film production in the area. Read More
The Plaza Theatre's 70th Anniversary Gala Friday, January 15, 7 PM  7 PM - 70th Anniversary Party featuring Turner Classic Movie host Robert Osbourne. 8:45 PM - MR. SMITH GOES TO WASHINGTON
Many cinema historians cite 1939 as film’s finest year. It’s also when Atlanta’s Historic Plaza Theatre opened its doors, popped its first popcorn and screened its inaugural movie.
To mark the occasion, the non-profit Plaza Theatre presents its 70th Anniversary Gala fundraiser on January 15 hosted by Robert Osborne of Turner Classic Movies. The event will be like stepping back in time. Think 1939 all over again. Drenched in cinematic history and a passion for film, the evening will be a must-see event for movie buffs everywhere.
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Atlanta Screenwriters Group Thursday, January 21, 8:00 PM Atlanta Film Festival 365/Atlanta Contemporary Art Center 535 Means St Atlanta, GA 30318 Script to be read: The White Room by Ken Dymond. Chris, a 13 year-old mared from a recent tragedy, discovers a curious boy in a white room who teaches him how to transcend the walls of the room and the barriers of life. Read More
Weekly Film Quote
Trip: See the way I figure, I figure this war would be over a whole lot sooner if you boys just turned right on around and headed back on down that way, and you let us head on up there where the real fighting is.
10th Connecticut soldier: We got men dyin' up that road.
Trip: And there wouldn't be nothing but rebs dyin if they'd let the fifty-fourth in it.
Glory (1989)
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