Georgia Film Academy
The Georgia Film Consortium is a collaborative effort of the institutions of the University System supporting workforce needs of the film and digital entertainment industries.
The University of West Georgia 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.
As a student in one of the programs listed below, 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 course work
- 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: https://www.georgiafilmacademy.edu/
| Program | Contact | GFC Hours Allowed |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Science - Mass Communications | Deon Kay, 678-839-4942 | 18 Hours |
| Bachelor of Science - Film & Video Production | Deon Kay, 678-839-4942 | 18 Hours |
| Nexus - Film & Television Production | Deon Kay, 678-839-4942 | 18 Hours |
| The Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies - Film Pathway | Andy Walter, 678-839-4070 | 18 Hours |
| Bachelor of Arts - English | Maria Doyle, 678-839-2356 | 12 Hours |
| Bachelor of Arts - Theatre | Shelly Elman, 678-839-4704 | 12 Hours |
The GFC semester schedule follows the eCore Common Academic Calendar.
For questions or more information about the Georgia Film Consortium, please contact Academics Coordinator Emma Smith, emma.smith@usg.edu
Entry-level positions both on set and in production offices.What Kinds of Jobs does the GFC Training Prepare You For?
The GFC is a unique-in-the-nation, state-wide effort which provides you with:
Multi-disciplinary training by professionals in the film, TV and new media industries.
In classroom course work coupled with on-set, hands-on training.
One-on-one job counseling to include resume preparation, job research and job placement outreach.
Hands-on instruction and training working with a package of professional equipment (cameras, sound gear, lights, etc.) as well as production trucks, generators and sound studio space.
Opportunity to work on "real world" projects in order to develop recognized film credits, through partnerships with professional productions.