• This month our GPP speaker series is pleased to go behind-the-scenes with Georgia filmmakers whose features and short films will screen at this year’s Atlanta Film Festival, March 24 to April 2, 2017.
  

Our panel includes the two Georgia directors whose Narrative Features will world premiere at this year’s AtlFF:

Fran Burst-Terranella and Tim Hall

• Doors open at 11:30 – come early to get lunch and network.
• Atlanta Technical College  – 1560 Metropolitan Pkwy SW, Atlanta, GA 30310
• Free for Members; $20 Guest Fee (payable at the door)
• Lunch available by pre-order by 3/3 or bring your own

GUEST LEGISLATOR THIS MONTH

We are pleased to welcome Congressman Jody Hice from Georgia’s 10th Congressional district as our guest for March.   Congressman Hice, a Georgia native, was born in Atlanta and raised in Tucker, Georgia.   Dr. Hice graduated from Asbury College, earned his Master’s degree from Southwestern Seminary as well as a Doctor of Ministry from Luther Rice University. Dr. Hice served as pastor in three Georgia counties for almost 25 years and went on to found the Jody Hice Show, a conservative talk radio program. Congressman Hice and his wife of thirty years, Dee Dee, reside in Walton County and have two daughters and three grandchildren. Congressman Hice took office in 2014  and serves on the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee and the House Natural Resources Committee.

THIS MONTH’s SPEAKERS

Tim Hall – Director, Writer, Producer “Born River Bye”
Tim Hall is a native of Macon, Georgia. He graduated from the School of Filmmaking at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. He directed his first feature length film in 2011, entitled, “Ordinary Wilderness,” which debuted at the 2012 Philadelphia Independent Film Festival. In 2015, he directed his second feature film, “Born River Bye,” which was shot on location in Macon and will debut at the 2017 Atlanta Film Festival. He lives in Atlanta with his wife and son.

“Born River Bye”
Two childhood friends – Scott and Laura – reunite in their sleepy hometown as they each face a crossroads in their lives. Both feel superior to those around them, and yet experience an overwhelming unhappiness with their choices. As the days unfold, Scott and Laura begin to turn a new leaf, forgiving themselves for their past, making amends, and looking to their futures with renewed optimism.

Friday, March 30, 2017, 9:30 PM — 7 Stages Theatre, Main

Fran Burst-Terranella – Director, Producer “The 12 Lives of Sissy Carlyle”
Fran’s film and television work spans 4 decades, encompasses over 700 productions and has earned more than 100 honors and awards. Her documentaries have aired nationally on ABC, TBS and PBS and “The 12 Lives of Sissy Carlyle” is her debut feature film. Fran found her storytelling medium in college film studies at Harvard, Rice and the University of Texas/Austin where she became the first woman to direct a film as her Master’s Thesis.  A founding member of WIFTA and Atlanta Film Society, Fran served as co-president of the Georgia Production Partnership during passage of Georgia’s entertainment tax incentive in 2008.

“The 12 Lives of Sissy Carlyle”
Stranded in a life she didn’t choose, a shy writer yearns for an exciting life as she fills secret journals with daring fantasy adventures. A chance encounter with an intriguing young performance artist leads Sissy Carlyle to a crossroad – will she remain safely cocooned in the exciting fantasy lives in her journals or venture out and discover what her real life might become?

Monday, March 27, 2017, 7:00 PM — Plaza Theatre, Main

Named one of the “25 Coolest Film Festivals in the World” by MovieMaker Magazine, the Atlanta Film Festival – now in its fifth decade – is an Academy Award-qualifying festival and one of the largest and longest-running preeminent celebrations of cinema in the Southeast United States.

Be sure to check out this year’s amazing area of features and short films and attend the excellent panels, demos and workshops at AtlFF’s Creative Conference.

Join us for our members only mixer!

• Gordon Biersch Midtown, Upstairs
• 848 Peachtree Street, NE, Atlanta, GA 30308
• $3 valet for your parking convenience
• No Cover!

Cash Menu (food will be available) and Cash Bar.

There will be a bar and menu specials just for GPP members.

In order to have an accurate head count, please RSVP before 12:00 p.m. on day of mixer – RSVP to gppmediamix@gmail.com

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