Behind The Lens & CSU South Metro Film Expo

May 1, 2025  | 4:00-8:30pm  |  Spivey Hall at Clayton State University

A hands-on evening exploring film, television, and media degrees & careers plus an advanced screening of senior capstone films.

Explore. Learn. Engage. 

Welcome!

Join members of Clayton State University and The Georgia Film Academy for a hands-on evening exploring film, television, and media degrees and careers. The night also includes an advanced screening of senior capstone films.

Throughout the night you'll have an exclusive opportunity to:

  • Learn from industry experts
  • Participate in demonstrations with film, television, and broadcast equipment
  • Meet face-to-face with admissions, faculty, and student alum

Location/Time

Clayton State University

2000 Clayton State Blvd
Morrow, GA 30260

  • Behind the Lens - Spivey Hall
  • Hands-on Demonstrations - Carnes Hall for Music
  • Film Expo and Screenings - Spivey Hall

 

Cost: Free!

3:30pm Doors Open

4:00 - 6:00pm Behind The Lens

  • Panels and Presentations in Spivey Hall
  • immediately followed by Hands-on Equipment Demonstrations/Meet with Faculty and Staff in Carnes Hall for Music

6:00 - 7:00pm South Metro Film Expo Reception

7:00 - 8:30pm South Metro Film Expo

  • Advanced Screening of Senior Capstone Films in Spivey Hall

Your Film Career Starts Here

with two-year and four-year film production degrees that prepare students to enter Georgia’s film industry.

At Clayton State University, you'll develop skills in areas such as storytelling, compositing, editing, visual effects, motion graphics, and sound editing.

Program Highlights

  • Hands-on, project-based courses with small class sizes and industry-involved faculty
  • Alumni networking with Warner Bros. Discovery, Crafty Apes, NFL Network, and graduate-founded production companies
  • Student films have won numerous awards and screened at more than 100 international film festivals
  • Option to earn industry-recognized certification from the Georgia Film Academy as part of degree

Turn Your Passion Into A Pathway  

with A GFA Industry Certification in Film & TV Production, Post-Production, or Live Streaming & Broadcasting.

The GFA is a unique workforce training program that collaborates with over 30 colleges and universities in Georgia to provide training at industry hubs across the state. 

Program Highlights

  • All courses are taught by current or former industry professionals
  • Students have hands-on access to the same equipment used in film, television, and broadcast productions
  • GFA students can earn degree credit while attending courses at our GFA Studio Hubs
  • Certification-only (Professional Ed) students can register for courses that fit their career goals and life schedules
  • GFA has unique relationships with IATSE 479, film and television studios, and production facilities

Learn more about Clayton State University

Learn more about Georgia Film Academy