News

The Georgia Film Academy is now offering the GFA 1000 Intro to film and TV production for the Spring 2024 semester on campus at Savannah State University.

This means that students who ONLY want to take the GFA classes for the certification can register directly for this course without having to apply to the college for a degree program. Also, the class is offered on Saturday which is great for those who work full time on a m-f job!

Registration link: https://cvent.me/5ll9Pq

Buy your tickets now!! The SCAD Savannah Film Festival is back from 10/21 - 10/28! *Don't miss this awesome line-up including 3 Savannah lensed features "May December," "Isle of Hope," and "Origin!" (Post your name in the comments if you have worked on these three shows and Congratulations!) Read More

We are now accepting applications for an upcoming Production Assistant Training Class taught by DGA Assistant Director, Witt Lacy!!

The class is free and ideal for those who want to, and are serious about, starting to work in the entertainment industry.

When: Saturday Sept 30th – Sunday Oct.1st 8AM to 4PM (Each Day)

Where: Downtown Savannah, GA ( exact address will be given if you are selected)

You MUST be available both training days, be at least 18 years old, have legal status to work within the United States, and a local resident of the Savannah region.

Student applicants must be seniors, or graduate students with open availability to work.

Spaces are limited and submitting an application does not guarantee acceptance into the training.

DEADLINE to apply is Monday Sept. 25th by 11:00pm

Link to the Google Doc Application ( copy and paste): https://forms.gle/HKgGrh2Cp9yeC2qi8

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS:

March 2023 Production Assistant Training Class taught by Witt Lacy (DGA)

We are now accepting applications for an upcoming PA Training Class taught by DGA Assistant Director, Witt Lacy. This training is offered at no cost and is ideal for those who want to, and are serious about, starting to work in the entertainment industry. The class will take place Saturday March 4th & Sunday March 5th – 8AM to 4PM (Each Day).  You MUST be available both training days, be at least 18 years old, have legal status to work within the United States, and a local resident of the Savannah region.  COVID-19 protocols will be observed.  Student applicants must be seniors, or graduate students with open availability to work. Spaces are limited and submitting an application does not guarantee acceptance into the training. 

DEADLINE is Friday Feb 17, 2023! 

Please follow the link and fill out the application form.

LINK TO APPLICATION =====>> Apply Here: Google Doc Form

Don’t miss this special Mountainfilm on Tour Savannah screening at Service Brewing!

Mountainfilm on Tour – Savannah hosts a special screening of documentary films in honor of Veterans Day each year where attendees can enjoy food, drink, and a series of fascinating documentary films.

The 9th Annual Honoring Our Veterans event features a playlist of seven short documentary films including:

• Stranger at the Gate: Returning home from a long career in the U.S. Marine Corps, Richard “Mac” McKinney found himself struggling under the weight of a ferocious rage fueled by 25 years of an indoctrinated hatred of Muslims. Desperate to take action in the name of his country, McKinney set out to commit an unthinkable crime against his community’s mosque. His plans took an unexpected path however when he faced his enemy head-on.
• Breaking Trail: Filmmaker and Film Subject  Emily Ford sets out with a borrowed Husky sled dog, Diggins, to complete the 1,200-mile Ice Age Trail in the midst of winter. Not only is she the first woman to attempt the feat, but she is also the first LBGTQ+ person of color to embark on the adventure. As her story gathers momentum in local, national and international press, Emily learns she’s become a figurehead to encourage those who don’t feel like they belong in wild places — especially people of color — to spend more time in nature.
• Loon: When hiking the Appalachian Trail, thru-hikers often choose a trail name that says something about their home or their history. Mike Freed, now in his 80s, chose the name Loon as a symbol of the spirit of the wild, interconnected lakes of his Minnesota homeland. The Appalachian Trail is also where Loon had a revelation about what course of action to take with his 2,000-acre expanse of unfragmented land in the pristine Boundary Waters.

General admission: $25. Veterans get in FREE! Please text 912.344.1278 to reserve veteran tickets.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/honoring-our-veterans-tickets-416227275987

An interview by the Georgia Studio Infrastructure Alliance, honors our local Locations Coordinator Genevieve Hawkins.

“Film production helps every community. We hire local people and buy local goods. I get excited about finding someone else a job. It warms my heart to help people find a route to their dreams,” she says as she pursues her own.

Georgia Film Academy seeks Film & Television Production Instructor for Savannah, GA for Spring 2023!

The Georgia Film Academy is seeking a film production professional to deliver curriculum at the undergraduate level to students interested in launching a career in film and television production in Savannah, GA. The course. GFA 1000 Intro to on Set Film Production includes study of on-set production crafts such as: Grip, Electric, Lighting, Camera, Sound, Art Department, Wardrobe, Locations and more. As an instructor, you serve as a guide to translate set etiquette, terminology and protocols to students in a way that makes it become a second language and prepares them for success in the industry.

Experience:

-5+ years of Film & Television on-set production experience. Union productions preferred

-College Degree preferred

-Teaching experience is a plus, but not required

If interested, please email your resume to Cassandra.hollis@usg.edu

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS:

October 2022 Production Assistant Training Class taught by Witt Lacy (DGA)

We are now accepting applications for an upcoming PA Training Class taught by DGA Assistant Director, Witt Lacy. This training is offered at no cost and is ideal for those who want to, and are serious about, starting to work in the entertainment industry. The class will take place Saturday October 1st & Sunday October 2^nd – 8AM to 4PM (Each Day).  You MUST be available both training days, be at least 18 years old, have legal status to work within the United States, and a local resident of the Savannah region.  COVID-19 protocols will be observed.  Student applicants must be seniors, or graduate students with open availability to work. Spaces are limited and submitting an application does not guarantee acceptance into the training. 

DEADLINE is Wednesday Sept 21st 

Please follow the link and fill out the application form.

LINK TO APPLICATION =====>> Apply Here: Google Doc Form