Film Festival Archive
2023
Selected Films
Selected Films
2023
Special Screening
Special Screening
The 6th Annual Atlanta Sci-fi Film Festival opens Friday Oct 6th with an exclusive advance screening of National Geographic's captivating documentary,The Space Race! This inspiring film explores the experiences of the first Black astronauts through decades of archive film and interviews in a reflective illumination on the burden of breaking barriers. Directed by Diego Hurtado de Mendoza, Lisa Cortés. Produced by Keero Birla and starring Guion Bluford, Ed Dwight Jr., Charles Bolden and Leland Melvin.Following Friday night's screening will be a Q&A with a Special Guest and Dr. Stephen M. Ruffin, professor in the Daniel Guggenheim School of Aerospace Engineering at Georgia Tech, director of NASA's Georgia Space Grant Consortium, and head of the Aerothermodynamics Research and Technology Laboratory (ARTLAB).GA TECH Students, Faculty and Staff can catch an early screening Friday Oct 6th at 1:30 pm at Ferst Center for the Arts!
2023 Industry Panels
The World of Movie Poster Design
Three of the most talented art directors who currently work for the top agencies in key art for movies and series will lead an in-depth discussion on movie poster design. They will share their process of creating eye-catching key artwork and how technology is having an impact on the industry, and give tips on how indie filmmakers can create stunning key artwork for their films. Panelists include: Brian Farris with Gravillis Inc, Blake Armstrong and Mary Cox with BLT Communications.
A.I. - A Tool for Us Or Instead of Us?
Leading this controversial and necessary discussion on the impact A.I. is currently having on, not just the film industry but the entire arts and entertainment industry, will be: Darion D’Anjou - Film Writer, Director and VFX Artist, and Keith Kaseman - designer, advanced production strategist and architectural educator.
OVHcloud - Empowering Filmmakers with Reliable and Secure Cloud Storage
Join us for an exhilarating and informative panel discussion with OVHcloud, diving into the heart of modern filmmaking’s most crucial ally: secure and reliable cloud storage! Our panelists of experts in cloud technology will explain the importance of a robust cloud storage infrastructure, and how filmmakers are increasingly relying on digital workflows, data storage and protection have become crucial in preserving their creative assets.