THURSDAY 09/21/17
Opening Day at Eagle Rock Studios
6205 Best Friend Road, Norcross Ga 30071
Thursday September 21st, 2017
11:00am – 7:00pm
11:00am – 12:00pm Registration: Get your Passes and Tour the Studio
12::00pm – 2:00pm Eagle Rock Studio Tour
2:30pm – 5:00pm Workshops and Student Short Film Screenings
Welcome
The first day will discuss the State of Diversity of Georgia Study Conducted by Mable Thomas.
In 2017, The State of Georgia conducted a study which covered the state of Diversity in Film and Entertainment film productions, facilitates employment of local talent, creates production related educational and training opportunities.
Special Guests Speakers:
11:00 am Celebrity Guest: Ken Feinberg: CEO Producer/Director, Creative Studios of Atlanta
2:00 pm: Mable Thomas: State Representative State of Georgia, State of Diversity in Georgia Film Industry (Invited)
2:15 pm Beth Talbert: Vice President of Studio Operations Eagle Rock Studios Atlanta
Women in Film Panel
Fran Durst, Producer, Director
Jessica Medina, Producer, Director, Actress, Stunt Women
Student Short Films Will be shown all day.
Women in Film Panel
Fran Durst, Producer, Director
Jessica Medina, Producer, Director, Actress, Stunt Women
Student Short Films Will be shown all day.
Schedule for Thursday, September 21
11:00 am – 2:00 pm – Student Short Films Showing
11:00 am– Eagle Rock Studio Tours
Student Tracks – Special Guest Director Ken Feinberg
Short Films by CSA Students
12:00 pm – Lunch
12:00 – 12:14 pm – El Espiritu
12:14 -1:14 pm – The Way to Andina
2:00 pm – Opening Remarks
Jose Marquez
Mable Thomas State Representative
Beth Talbert VP Eagle Rock Studios
2:30 pm- 2:45 – Wake Up
2:45 – 2:55 pm – La Calvita
3:00 -3:22 pm – Aguijon
3:23 – 3:34 pm – Little Angels
3:36 – 4:00 pm – To Plea or Not to Plea
4:00 – 4:49 pm – The Proposal
4:50 – 4:54 pm – The Wedding
5:00p – Panel Discussion Women in Film
Fran Durst
Carmen Esteves
Jessica Medina