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June 7 – 23, 2024

The Atlanta Children’s Film Festival is two weeks of fun and educational activities, including film screenings and workshops for children, teens, families and industry professionals. Showcasing films produced by youth and adult independent filmmakers from around the world, the festival promotes positive, educational and entertaining children and family-oriented programming.

Workshops & Film Screenings Schedule

Opening Day Celebration for Children & Teens

Friday, June 7, 2024

JOY TV
6000 Live Oak Parkway
Suite 116 – Studio A
Norcross, GA 30083

Limit 50 students (Ages 7-17)

Tour of Studio & Group Video Project

Students will be introduced to the world of filmmaking, meet media professionals and learn the film production process as they work together to write and produce a group video project.

(10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.)

$5.00

Lunch Included

Students & Parents (Ages 7 – 17)

Youth Vision – Showcase of Films produced by Teens & Local Filmmakers

(1:00 – 2:00 p.m.)

Free for the entire Family

Lunch Included

Intro to Filmmaking Camp

Ages 13 -17

June 10 – 14, 2024
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

JOY TV
6000 Live Oak Parkway
Suite 116 – Studio A
Norcross, GA 30083

Students will work together to write and produce a short film. ($269 for the week.) Limit 20 Students. Scholarships will be available for underserved youth.

Intro to Filmmaking (Session 1 – Production Process)

(Monday, June 10, 2024)

Ages 13 -17

Students will learn the production process from pre-production to post-production. They will be taught how to operate camera and other equipment.

Intro to Filmmaking (Session 2 – Script Writing)

(Tuesday, June 11, 2024)

Ages 13-17

Students will learn how to write a short film script and begin writing a script for a short film.

Intro to Filmmaking (Session 3 – Script Writing)

(Wednesday, June 12, 2024)

Ages 13-17

Students will work together on writing teams and complete writing script for short film.

Intro to Filmmaking (Session 4– Acting)

(Thursday Morning,  June 13, 2024)

Ages 13-17

Students, will learn about acting on a movie set. In this workshop, students will be introduced to the world of acting through fun learning acting techniques and begin to rehearse for short film.

Intro to Filmmaking (Session 5 – Rehearsal)

(Thursday Afternoon, June 13, 2024 from)

Ages 13-17

Students will rehearse with director and practice using equipment.

Intro to Filmmaking (Session 6 – Production – Shoot Film)

(Friday, June 14, 2024)

Ages 13-17

Students will work with professional production team and shoot film.

Location – Studio

Industry Panel: Distribution Webinar (Online)

(Saturday, June 15, 2024)

1:30 p.m. EST

For Adults Only

$25.00

Join us for an insightful webinar where independent filmmakers will receive invaluable tips on marketing and distributing their films from seasoned industry professionals. This engaging session will be conducted online via Zoom, providing convenient access to expert advice from the comfort of your own home. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain essential insights into navigating the complex world of film distribution!

Intro to Animation Workshop (Online)

(Wednesday, June 19, 2024)

11:00 a.m EST

Age: 7-17

$25.00

Limit 25 student

In this workshop, students will learn the basic concepts of creating animation from Allyssa Lewis, Emmy-award winning animator. During the workshop students will  create a short animated project and learn about timing, staging, storytelling and tweening.  

Film Screenings & Media Fair

June 21, 2024, morning and afternoon sessions

Decatur Conference Center, Auditorium

130 Conference Center
Decatur, GA 30030

Morning Session (10:30 – 12:30 p.m.) Ages 5 & up

Afternoon Session (1:30 – 3:30 p.m.) Ages 5 & up

A showcase of short films produced by youth and adult independent filmmakers and fun games. There will be a Q & A with attending filmmakers.

75 People Each Session (Free) Donations Accepted

This event is sponsored in part by DeKalb Entertainment Commission, the DeKalb County Public Library, and the DeKalb Library Foundation.

Film Festival Family Day

Saturday, June 22, 2024

Workshops and Screening Sessions

Emory University

201 Dowman Drive

Atlanta, GA 30322

Kelly Young-Siliviais on the set of Coming 2 America with her student, Akiley Love and her mother.

Acting & Casting Workshop with Kelly Young-Silvia, Acting Instructor – Word In Motion.

Interested in becoming a professional actor? Discover how with renowned acting instructor Kelly Young-Silvia. Some of her students have starred in major films like Coming to America II and Aretha. This workshop offers youth an introduction to the acting industry. Participants will learn and practice audition techniques, receive constructive feedback on their performances, and even have the chance to audition for a new children’s show.

The producer of an upcoming children’s show to be filmed in Atlanta is specifically seeking teens aged 13 to 17.

 

Limit 40 students (Ages 7-17)

10:00 – 11:00 a.m.

$19.99

Film Screening at Film Festival Family Day

A showcase of award-winning films. Come support and meet Filmmakers!

(11:00 – 12:00 p.m.)

 Free For Children ( 7 – 17)

$5.00 For Adults

$25.00 Family Film Screening Access Pass for In-person and Virtual Screenings

(For the Entire Family)

Lunch for Students

Registered for workshop or Family Screening Access Pass

12:15 – 12:45 P.M

Limit 25 students (Ages 7-17)

Intro to Animation Workshop

Students will walk through the animation pipeline and try their hand at animating and voice acting via stop-motion paper cut-out workshop. You don’t need previous experience or the ability to draw to join in on the fun!

(1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.)

$19.99

Youth Vision Showcase (Online)

June 8 – 30, 2024

A special showcase of films produced by youth

(For the Entire Family)

Free – Donations Accepted

Virtual Film Showcase (Online)

June 23 – 30, 2024

A screening of all films online

(For the Entire Family)

$25.00 Family Film Screening Access Pass
$15.00 Individual Access Pass

A Special Thanks to Our Partners & Sponsors

The Film Festival Family Day is sponsored in-part by Emory University; we host this popular event on the university campus.