Workshops:

-Screenwriting Bootcamp: 2 days (Fri. May 9- 6-8 p.m. & Sat. May 10- 12-2 p.m.)

This bootcamp will feature experienced writers educating new and aspiring writers on how to take an idea and turn it into a profitable property.  This workshop will provide insight on the do’s and don’ts in screenwriting and the path to success.

Cost: $50

Location: Auburn Ave. Research Library (101 Auburn Ave., Atlanta, GA)

- Info-Tainment Filmmaking Mentor Session featuring an experienced film distributor, entertainment attorney, screenplay writer and film financier (Sat. May 10- 5-6 p.m.)

Cost: $20 (50 people max)

Location: TBD

-The Art of Film Pitching (Fri. May 10- 4-5 p.m.)

Location: TBD

 This panel will educate filmmakers on the industry procedure on how to pitch a film on the phone, in person and in writing.  Industry professionals will provide insight on how to successfully pith a film, leave with confidence and get results.

Cost: $10 (Free to film pitch panel to green light participants)

-The Art of Creating A Documentary (The Clinton 12 Effect)- (Sat. May 10:  11-12 p.m.)

Location: Auburn Ave. Research Library

 FREE

Panels:

-Create Your Own Hollywood Pt. 2

This panel will consist of industry professionals who have been there and done that.  These professionals will converse and educate the audience through a discussion on how to take what you have and make something of it the Hollywood way in your own city.  Our goal is to create a new way of thinking for independent filmmakers and to educate them on how to become successful tomorrow by using available resources today.

FREE

(Sat. May 10th 3 p.m.) Location: TBD

-Cast Me If You Can Pt. 2

The “Cast Me If You Can” panel will consist of talent agents, a film producer, actors & actresses.  This panel at SAIFF will focus on the struggles and successes of casting for small and big budget films.  The panel will also cover the do’s and don’ts of auditioning and on-set etiquette. Lastly success secrets will be revealed on how to grasp the attention of a director, producer or filmmaker to land the big role. 

(Sun. May 11th 2 p.m.) Location: TBD

 FREE

-Film Pitch to Greenlight 

(Sat. May 10th at 11 a.m.) Location: TBD

 Cost: $25 per film pitch

-From Hip Hop To Hollywood: The Progression of A Culture Pt. 2

This panel will consist of a candid conversation about the progression of Hollywood through talents of the Hip Hop culture.  This dynamic panel will feature Hollywood actors/actresses, producers, filmmakers, musicians and more.

(Sat. May 10th at 5 p.m.) Location: TBD   (FREE)

Awards Ceremony:

Sun. May 11th at 7 p.m. (tentative locations: Rialto Theatre, Atlanta Life, Georgia Pacific Auditorium, Eye Drum)

Ticket Costs are being considered at this time