GEORGIA FILM CONSORTIUM
Georgia State University is a member of the Georgia Film Consortium (GFC). The Georgia Film Academy (GFA) supports the GFC, which is a unique-in-the-nation, state-wide collaboration of institutions of the University System of Georgia, Technical College System of Georgia and Independent institutions who offer professional courses in film, television, digital entertainment, Esports and game development.
About the GFA
The Georgia Film Academy is a professional organization, a unit of the University System of Georgia, which is committed to leading and advancing the entertainment arts industry and its workforce in Georgia.
The GFA promotes rigorous professional training and supports opportunities for union-covered film and television production craft internships and placement in creative industries, apprenticeships and jobs in an effort to build a permanent and sustainable industry in the state.
On behalf of the USG, TCSG, and their institutions, as well as private higher education institutions in Georgia who choose to use its resources, the GFA is dedicated to the development of both Georgia’s workforce and the industry which will utilize it.
As a student in Georgia State’s Georgia Film Academy Minor, you’ll have the opportunity to:
- Learn from professionals in the Film, Television and Digital Entertainment industries
- Take classes at an industry hub facilitated with a package of professional-level equipment
- Participate in on-set, hands-on experience and simulated “real world” projects, coupled with in-classroom coursework
- Work hands-on with professional production equipment (cameras, sound gear, lights, etc.) as well as production trucks and generators on studio soundstages
- Apply for an internship or apprenticeship on a major film production set, television studio, editing house or digital entertainment lab in order to develop recognized film credits, through partnerships with professional productions
- Receive one-on-one job counseling to include resume preparation, job research and job placement outreach from GFA
- Earn any of three Georgia Film Academy industry certifications, recognized by production companies, studios, networks, vendors, and other entertainment businesses which may employ Georgians:
- Film & Television Production Certification
- Film & Television Post-Production Certification
- Digital Entertainment, Esports & Game Development Certification
For more information about the Georgia Film Academy, please visit: georgiafilmacademy.edu/
Current Course Offerings Through the Georgia Film Consortium
The Georgia Film Consortium semester schedule follows the eCore Common Academic Calendar.
Prospective Students
Interested students should review the requirements and information on the GFA Minor Program page.
Contact Us
Contact Staff
Ly Bolia, Graduate Director and Associate Professor
[email protected]
404-413-5614
Jess Barish, Administrative Coordinator
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Maisha Era, PR Coordinator
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Mailing Address
Mailing Address for Standard USPS Delivery:
School of Film, Media & Theatre
Georgia State University
P.O. Box 5060
Atlanta, GA 30302-5060
Mailing Address for Federal Express, UPS and Other Ground Courier Delivery:
School of Film, Media & Theatre
1000 25 Park Place NE
Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA 30303