The grand prize in this competition is $5,000 and 100% of house proceeds from their public screening night will go directly the charity associated with the winning film.

Adapting Beauty and the Beast to live action was a major task. They had to make realistic effects, life-like sets, and add a fresh take to the classic story.

The pioneering cross-genre festival is in its 28th season, staging original productions and unique pairings in jazz, classical music and a wide variety of American and international roots music styles.

Governor Nathan Deal, Speaker David Ralston and GDEcD Commissioner Pat Wilson recognized the record-breaking impact that the motion picture and television industry have in Georgia.

As you may know, Film Day at the Capitol is Wednesday, March 15th. Georgia Film News, GPP and others are encouraging attendance. Here is an additional way to show your support of the industry even if you can not attend the event in Atlanta.

The featured screenings and events include Opening and Closing Night Presentations, 18 Marquee and World Premiere screenings, 40 Creative Conference events and 12 unique Special Presentations.

Making a post-apocalyptic, comic book-inspired, cannibal desert thriller on a ridiculously micro-budget for my first feature was a very traumatizing experience—mentally, financially, psychologically, physically.

“SCAD is blazing a trail as the preeminent source of knowledge in film and television, and the premier destination for those students who want to be prepared for professional careers in the entertainment universe. I am honored to participate in this bold and exciting new direction.”

Of the record-breaking 6,000+ film submissions for the 2017 festival, the final selections include 47 feature length films, 116 short films and 28 creative media presentations, which consist of music videos, virtual reality and episodic pilots.

Before I Fall is a slow burn. It lacks the drama and intrigue that Pretty Little Liars had, but it seems to be pandering to the same crowd.