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Georgia Film Resources
Georgia Film, Video & Music Office - Filmmakers that need assistance finding locations, production resources and contact information should contact the Georgia Film, Video & Music Office. If you have questions about shooting in Georgia, please visit the frequently asked questions website page. The Georgia Film, Video & Music Office operates a 24-hour Hotline with up-to date information, including calls for extras, cast and crew. The Hotline number is 404.962.4055.
Georgia Production Partnership - Established in 1998, this professional group has been instrumental in the grass roots organization of the production community and the development of key legislative incentives. Their goal is to bring Georgia back to the forefront of U.S. production.
Women in Film, Atlanta - Women in Film/Atlanta (WIF/A) is a Georgia-based non-profit organization affiliated with other national and international Women in Film chapters and is dedicated to improving the status and portrayal of women in film, video, and other moving images media. With an emphasis on education, advocacy and networking, Women in Film supports the work of women in moving images media and encourages high standards of professionalism.
Atlanta Screenwriters Group - Founded in 1998, The Atlanta Screenwriters Group has become one of the largest screenwriter groups in the Southeast Their mission is to help local screenwriters develop their ideas, give support, swap industry stories and give constructive feedback for their work. ASG is also interested in supporting and developing a relationship with local area filmmakers and providing a forum for them to talk about their projects and help find support.
CinemATL - Atlanta's premiere online destination for the local film and video production community.
AtlantaFilms.com - Atlanta Films is a free resource for Atlanta filmmakers, actors and screenwriters. Their goal is to assist the Atlanta filmmaking community by providing a central location where local media artists can network, promote their projects, and find assistance.
Southern Screen Report - Southern Screen Report is an industry print newsmagazine for the southeastern film and video community. The print edition of Southern Screen Report is published every other month and distributed at locations in the Atlanta area. It is also available by subscription. Primarily a print medium, Southern Screen Report aims to proclaim the activities of the local film and video community, and announce opportunities to those who make their living as film and video creators and crew.
Georgia 2006 Film & Video Sourcebook - Produced annually by the Georgia Film, Video & Music Office, this directory lists contact information for local production services and staff. The Sourcebook is published by Oz Publishing and is updated annually.
Film::Athens - Film::Athens was created in 2003 by a group of Athens filmmakers and film enthusiasts. They are a non-profit organization dedicated to promotion and support of production, exhibition and public awareness of film, video and digital media arts in the Athens community.
Augusta Film - Augusta Film is a social network for people who actively pursue the art and craft of filmmaking. Augusta Film does not produce films; its members do. Augusta Film promotes communications between local filmmakers by offering network gatherings. Augusta Film seeks to improve the production value of local films by conducting educational activities and providing connections to production resources. Augusta Film actively promotes the Augusta area to the film industry.
Distribution
Truly Indie -
Truly Indie's mission is to find quality films that have been overlooked and get them seen. They provide independent filmmakers direct access to all the services of a professional theatrical release. Truly Indie delivers everything your film needs, from access to the right theaters in all major markets to custom crafting the marketing, publicity and advertising campaigns. Truly Indie helps you act as your own distributor - you choose the theatres and control the advertising.
Bside - Bside Entertainment has created a breakthrough model for distributing independent films. Bside provides community technology to film festivals that transforms the experience of their audiences and participating filmmakers. Bside identifies new independent films that are either ignored or underserved by the Hollywood machinery, and acquire them for distribution. Bside offers filmmakers unprecedented financial ownership of their films, and earn their share based on performance.
Film Markets
Independent Film Week - Produced by IFP and held in New York City, Independent Film Week includes a film market, filmmaker conference, screenings, lectures and more.
American Film Market - Held annually each November, The American Film Market provides unprecedented potential for every attendee. In just eight days, more than $800 million in deals will be sealed - on both completed films and those that haven't started shooting yet. Join over 8,000 industry leaders in Santa Monica for eight days of deal-making, screenings, seminars, networking and parties and discover the destination that has launched thousands of films.
Hot Docs - Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival is North America's largest documentary festival. Each year, the festival presents a selection of more than 100 cutting-edge documentaries from Canada and around the globe. Through its industry programmes, the festival also provides a full range of professional development, market and networking opportunities for documentary professionals.
Location Scouting
FilmCommissionHQ.com - FilmCommissionHQ.com is the world’s most current, accurate and complete online directory of Film Commissions and media support offices, allowing media professionals to find regional production expertise quickly.
Film, Film Processing & Film Transfer
Kodak - Kodak's website for filmmakers includes a convenient film calculator to help you determine your film needs. The site also features interviews with directors and cinematographers and offers a section for student filmmakers.
Cinema Concepts - For over 25 years, Cinema Concepts has been a leader in production and post-production support for the motion picture industry. Cinema Concepts has designed and created content, animation, and trailers for studios and major theatre chains as well as provided film and video production services for producers, agencies and corporate clients. These services have included analog and digital postproduction, for film, video, audio, and DVD projects. Cinema Concepts also offers transfer and duplication services for film, video, DVD and CD/audio.
Cinefilm - Cinefilm offers telecine services with the Grass Valley Spirit Datacine and the da Vinci 2K Plus. Cineflm has recently added Final Cut Services via Fire Wire drives and live Virtual Telecine from anywhere in the world.
Photographers
Bob Mahoney Photography
Copywriting Services
Boyd Baker
Film and Video Databases
Indiefilms.com - matches films with distributors and investors; list your
film/video and get access to grant information, film festivals,
investors, etc.
The Internet
Movie Database - One of the most popular sites on the
internet, this massive database of movie information is heavily
cross-referenced, and includes links to reviews by both commercial
journalists and amateurs.
Yahoo! Movies - Look up nearly anything about movies
in Yahoo's index, the yellow pages of the Web.
PlanetOut PopcornQ Movies - A fantastic resource for GLBT filmmakers; includes links to Gay & Lesbian film distributors, Gay & Lesbian film festivals, Funders and more.
DVD Duplication & Manufacturing
Disc Makers - High quality DVD duplication and manufacturing for filmmakers. Disc Makers recently opened an office in Buckhead at 3112 Roswell Road, Atlanta, GA 30305. Call 404.842.0221 for more information.
Movie Theaters
Landmark's
Midtown Art Cinema
Lefont Theaters
Cinefest
Movie Theatre
Cinefe 8 Cinema & Cafe
Starlight
Six Drive-In Theatre
Media Arts Education and Resources
AIVF -
The Association of Independent Video & Filmmakers (AIVF)
is a national service organization for independent producers.
This organization provides a wealth of resources, strong connections
and vital information for all types of independent film and
video makers.
ITVS -
The Independent Television Service (ITVS) was established
in 1988 to energize public television. ITVS funds innovative
proposals by independent producers and provides production,
promotion, marketing and distribution support.
The Independent
Feature Project - This web site is a link to the latest
developments on the independent scene. Sponsor of the IFP
Market for independent features, shorts and documentaries
Cyberspace
Film School - Presented by the Hollywood Film Institute,
this Web site is an in-depth movie resource for new filmmakers.
Includes information on Dov S-S Simens's 2-Day Film School
and lots of film related links.
911 Media
Arts Center -Seattle media arts organization dedicated
to film, video, and multi-media artists. This site offers
workshop, screening, and crew info, as well as streamed video
and animation.
MediaRights.org - Fosters greater collaboration between media makers and activists
and makes their work more widely available.
POP Films - Pieces of Passion Films is an Atlanta-based multi-media
cooperative dedicated to creating and maintaining a more supportive
and artistically viable independent film and video community
in Georgia.
D-Film - Useful information, tutorials, and lots of links for digital
media and independent filmmakers
The
Actor's Guide Southeast - A complete introduction to working
as an on-camera actor in the Southeast region, including companion
7-state directory. A companion book for kids and their parents
is also available.
Actorsphere - The premiere website for Atlanta-area actors and actresses. Includes a bulletin board with casting call information.
AtlantaPerforms.com - Atlanta Coalition of Performing Arts (ACPA) is the nonprofit alliance of greater Atlanta's performing arts organizations and professionals. Our mission is dedicated to programs and services that provide a nurturing environment for the growth of the performing arts, and advance the role they play within the fabric of our society.
Georgia Film Festivals
Atlanta
Atlanta Film Festival
Out On Film
Urban Mediamakers Film Festival
Independent Black Film Festival
Atlanta Hip Hop Film Festival
Atlanta Underground Film Festival
Spaghetti Junction Urban Film Festival
Atlanta Jewish Film Festival
Paste Rock 'n Reel Festival
Dixie Film Festival
The Atlanta International Documentary Film Festival
Outside of Atlanta
Savannah Film Festival
Rome International Film Festival
Macon Georgia Film & Video Festival
IMAGE Film & Video Partners
Atlanta Photographer - Atlanta photographer Bob Mahoney provides advertising, corporate and editorial photography services.
Georgia Lawyers for the Arts - Georgia Lawyers for the Arts (GLA) is a nonprofit organization that provides legal assistance and educational programming to artists and arts organizations in Georgia. GLA, through its network of over 500 volunteer and member attorneys, provides legal assistance to musicians, songwriters, photographers, filmmakers, painters, poets, graphic designers, actors, theatre companies, dance troupes, museums and artists from many other disciplines.
VSA arts
of Georgia - VSA arts of Georgia provides access to the arts for people with disabilities and those who are economically disadvantaged. We are a statewide resource working with artists and organizations to fulfill our vision of an inclusive community that encourages everyone to enjoy and participate in the arts.
48 Hour
Film Project - The 48 Hour Film Project's mission is to advance filmmaking and promote filmmakers. Through its festival/competition, the Project encourages filmmakers and would-be filmmakers to get out there and make movies. The tight deadline of 48 hours puts the focus squarely on the filmmakers—emphasizing creativity and teamwork skills. While the time limit places an unusual restriction on the filmmakers, it is also liberating by putting an emphasis on "doing" instead of "talking."
Withoutabox - Withoutabox allows filmmakers to submit a film to numerous film festivals with ease. Withoutabox was founded in January, 2000 to serve as a network for independent filmmakers and their films - to directly access film festivals, film buyers, and film audiences throughout the world and to manage those relationships and transactions from a central console.
Arts in Atlanta - A fantastic collection of links to the arts in Georgia.
The Rockstone Foundation - Provides a fabulous collection of links for urban filmmakers covering the following areas: Production Resources, Screenwriting, Unions Guilds & Organizations, Software & Supplies, Film News, Film Festivals, Markets & Conferences, Workshops and additional film resources.
Youth Filmmaking Links
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Listen Up! - Listen Up! is a youth media network that connects young video producers and their allies to resources, support, and projects in order to develop the field and achieve an authentic youth voice in the mass media.
Media
Rights - a community organization dedicated to maximizing the impact of social-issue documentaries and shorts. Media Rights helps adult and youth filmmakers reach audiences, educators and librarians bring films into their curricula and nonprofits and activists integrate media into their campaigns.
Youth Media Distribution - YMDi's mission is: to improve the distribution of independent youth created film, video, radio and new media. YMDi.org provides information and tools that are essential to increasing the visibility of youth made media. The short of it is YMDi will help youth filmmakers find their audience.
Westport Youth Film Festival - The Westport Youth Film Festival is a student run film festival featuring the work of High School filmmakers. WYFF is the largest festival of its kind, screening almost 90 films in 8 different venues in downtown Fairfield CT. WYFF has grown to include speaking events, an art show, a street fair and a music festival.
Film Commissions
Georgia Film, Video and Music Office
Savannah
Film Commission
Film Music
Eddie Horst Music
Film Music Network
Media Production-Distribution
CinemaNow - Offering the best in streaming media on the web.
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