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Don't Ghost What's Happening at the GFA!
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🎃Scary Good Things Are Ahead🎃
Don't Ghost What's Happening at the GFA! |
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Greetings ,
Pumpkin season is in full swing, and October is bringing plenty of opportunities your way! As the semester hits its stride, take a moment to catch up on what's happening at GFA and see what's coming up next. In this month's academics newsletter, we're covering:
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📝Spring 2027 Registration is Open! |
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No more waiting to register for GFA classes! You will now be able to register for GFA classes at the same time that you register for all your other classes. When registration opens at your school, you should also be able to register for any GFA class that your school is offering.
If you're unsure of when registration opens at your institution, please check your school's academic calendar and/or contact your academic advisor for assistance. If registration has opened and you don't see GFA classes available, please let us know!
Registration for Pro Ed students is now open! If you have any issues with registration, please contact GFAProEd@usg.edu. |
🪦Join Our Spooky Art Dept. Workshop |
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Join us this Saturday, October 24, for a FREE "Make A Tombstone!" Art Department Workshop. You'll be working with and shaping foam into different shapes, coating and painting them, and then adding final spooky details. This workshop is open to any current GFA student.
When: Saturday October 24th | 9am-1pm
Where: GFA @ Trilith Studios
461 Sandy Creek Rd, Fayetteville, GA
Workshop Location To the LEFT of Sound Stage A - go past the storage containers. Workshop is on the left.
RSVP REQUIRED |
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Join us this Fall for the opportunity to tour our Atlanta-area campuses, meet our instructors, engage in hands-on demos, and so much more! This is your chance to check out a campus you haven't been to yet or even invite a friend along who might be interested. |
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GFA Assembly (Spooky!) Open House |
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When
Friday, October 30, 2026, 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Where
Assembly Studios
5849 Peachtree Rd #300, Chamblee, GA
What To Expect
Join us for a spooky-themed night of demos. Whether it's learning how to achieve dramatic lighting techniques, showing you how to make your own tombstone, or demoing how post-production can transform a character into a monster, we've got a lot in store! Come suited in your best costume for a fun-filled, behind-the-scenes look at the GFA. |
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When
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Where
Trilith Studios
461 Sandy Creek Rd, Fayetteville, GA
What To Expect
Get an up-close, hands-on look at the GFA! We'll be running several demos exploring each of our pathways and inviting you to get in on the action. You won't want to miss this opportunity to get a sneak peek in the life of a GFA student. |
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Want to check out a GFA campus you haven't been to yet? Know someone interested in learning more about the GFA? We've launched free weekly campus tours to give students more access to learning about the GFA. |
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Thursdays 10:00-11:00 & 1:30-2:30
Get to see these classes in action:
- Intro to Film & Television Production
- Set Construction & Art Department
- Intro to Post-Production
- Post-Production - Picture Editing
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Fridays 10:00-11:00 & 1:30-2:30
Get to see these classes in action:
- Intro to Film & Television Production
- Lighting
- Grip & Rigging
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🎞️Spring 2027 Internship Applications |
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Are you interested in applying for the Georgia Film Academy Internship / Apprenticeship course for Spring 2027? The application window is now open! Check out the Internship page on your student hub for eligibility information, frequently asked questions, and to fill out your application. |
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Open House @ Assembly
Oct. 30, 3:00pm-8:00pm |
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Duties: Set-up and breakdown of demo stations (lighting, set construction, grip, rigging, broadcast, post), welcome and check-in. |
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Open House @ Trilith
Nov. 14, 9:00am-3:00pm |
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Duties: Set-up and breakdown of demo stations (lighting, set construction, grip, rigging, broadcast, post), welcome and check-in. |
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Shifts are available for all events. Student volunteers must be currently enrolled in a GFA class.
Are you interested? Please fill out our form to let us know! |
📜Get Your GFA Certification |
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Have you already completed your 18 credit hours of GFA classes? Will you be completing them at the end of the Fall semester? Good news: you are eligible to submit your petition for certification! |
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The Fall petition form is now open through the end of January 2027. Eligible students can expect to receive their certification via email in mid-February. |
🎓GAB E. Lanier Finch Scholarship |
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The Georgia Association of Broadcasters (GAB) is currently accepting applications for its 2027 E. Lanier Finch Scholarship, to be awarded at their annual Hall of Fame Induction and Scholarship Ceremony in April 2027. This opportunity is available to Juniors and Seniors studying at Georgia colleges & universities.
If you are interested, you are encouraged to apply! Applications are being accepted until Friday, December 6th, 2026. |
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