Fulton Films held the first Annual 2021 RED CARPET Virtual Fair & VIP Reception on October 21- 22. The FREE two-day hybrid event included trainings, workshops, and panels with television and film executives, experts, and influencers. Learn more about the presenters and panelists here. You can also view each of the presentations and see the full agenda below.
At the end of the RED CARPET Virtual Fair, please share your feedback by completing the survey. Participants who complete the survey and meet the requirements have an opportunity for the incentives and exclusive offerings.
Subscribe to the Fulton Films Virtual Fair YouTube page for future updates.| Time | Event Description | Panelist and Moderators |
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Fulton County Board of Commissioners greeting |
Chairman Robb Pitts | |
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10 a.m. |
Georgia Production Partnership GPP presents Film Crash Course: Training Session (script writing, directing, producing, budgets, education/training, etc.) View Post-Workshop Assessment use password FultonFilms |
Tanina Packer, Susan Moss, Kimberly Raybon, Peter Stathopoulos, Darius Evans |
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11 a.m. Lights, Camera, Action |
From lights, cameras, hair, wardrobe, location scouts to make-up, ever wonder how all of these elements come together to create a show or movie? Hear from film and television experts about their career trajectory and the vast array of opportunities available. |
Geno Freeman (Make-Up Department Head) Moderator: |
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12 p.m. Break |
Break | |
| Fulton County Board of Commissioners greeting |
Commissioner Marvin S. Arrington, Jr. District 5 |
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12:30 p.m. |
One on one workshop with Director Keysha Lee providing the step by step process of filmmaking from conceptualization to completion. | Keysha Lee (Leeway Productions, LLC) Award-winning TV Show host and broadcasting/film instructor |
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1:30 p.m. Pitch Perfect |
How to package and pitch your project to acquire a deal. | Ty Johnson Chavis (Atlanta Pitch Summit) |
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2 p.m. Filming in Fulton & the City of Atlanta |
Scouting locations for an upcoming project? Learn from Fulton Films and our government film jurisdictions; as well as industry partners on how to film your next in Fulton County and the City of Atlanta; and the benefits to doing so. |
James Reese (Fulton Films) Moderator: Shaunya Chavis-Rucker (Director-Fulton Films)" |
| Fulton County Board of Commissioners greeting |
Commissioner Liz Hausmann District 1 |
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3 p.m. Industry Reset |
The COVID-19 crisis has left an indelible impact on the film industry. Find out how organizations and creatives reimagined and repurposed their programs to survive and serve in a pandemic. |
Kathleen Bertrand (BronzeLens Film Festival) Moderator: Carole Sykes |
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4 p.m. Filmed in Fulton |
Feature films to shorts; series to documentaries, Fulton County venues and spaces are the creative canvas for production companies. Find out the step by step process of Filming in Fulton and the procedures required to make it all happen. |
Tracy Flanagan (Fulton County Municipal Courts/Jails) Moderator: |
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5 p.m. |
Fulton County Government closing remarks | Fulton County Manager Dick Anderson |