The Georgia Film Academy certification program is comprised of 18 credit hours specifically designed to provide students with a basic level of on-set film production skills, knowledge, and experience with film industry standard organizational structure, professional equipment, and on-set procedures.
The first course, Introduction to On-Set Film Production, combines classroom instruction and hands-on experience with industry-standard equipment. The GFA also offers Specialty Craft Courses for advanced training in specialized crafts, like Set Construction & Scenic Painting, Lighting & Electric, Grip & Rigging, and Post Production/ AVID. Even more specialty courses are in development. Eligible students may apply for the competitive GFA Film & Television Production Internship course where they learn and hone their craft while working on the crew of a professional production.
The GFA is a unique-in-the-nation, statewide effort which will provide you with:
- Multi-disciplinary training by professionals in the film, TV and new media industries.
- In classroom course work coupled with on-set, hands-on training.
- Opportunity to work on “real world” projects in order to develop recognized film credits, through partnerships with professional productions.
- Hands-on instruction and training working with a package of professional equipment (cameras, sound gear, lights, etc.) as well as production trucks, generators and sound studio space.
- One-on-one job counseling to include resume preparation, job research and job placement outreach.
Introduction to On-Set Film Production (Trilith Studios)
Class Days: Wednesdays
TIME: 10:00am — 4:00pm
Location: Trilith Studios
461 Sandy Creek Road, Fayetteville, GA 30214
To Register: Click here
Introduction to On-Set Film Production (OSF Studios)
Class Days: Thursdays
TIME: 10:00am — 4:00pm
Location: OSF Studios
6305 Crescent Drive , Norcross, GA, 30071
To Register: No class at OSF
Course Fee: $750
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