Trilith Institute is preparing the next generation of storytellers and leading the future of the entertainment industry through a wide range of innovative initiatives and educational opportunities.
From immersive crash courses in media to our robust opportunities for emerging creatives to close encounters with filmmaking legends, we are a global destination for the world’s brightest storytellers and change-makers.
Upcoming Events
Narrative Directing for Screen
Jan 12 – Apr 27
15 Week CourseAdult CourseIn PersonProfessional EducationSpring 2026
Narrative Directing for Screen
When: Mondays from 5:30-8:30 PM, January 12th – April 27th Focus your creativity and vision in this immersive directing course. Acquire the tools necessary to bring your project vision to...
Screenwriting Essentials I
Jan 13 – Apr 28
15 Week CourseAdult CourseIn PersonProfessional EducationSpring 2026
Screenwriting Essentials I
When: Tuesdays from 5:30-8:30 PM, January 13th – April 28th Alfred Hitchcock said you need three things to make a film: a script, a script, and a script. Many professional...
Intro to Digital Compositing
Jan 14 – Mar 4
8 Week CourseAdult CourseIn PersonSpring 2026
Intro to Digital Compositing
When: Wednesdays from 5:30-8:30 PM, January 14th – March 4th Digital Compositing is the art of stitching together various filmed or digitally created elements to produce a final image in...
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Trilith Institute
Professional Education
Learn Screenwriting, Filmmaking, VFX, Animation, Directing, Acting, and more! Taught by working industry pros – on the campus of North America’s largest purpose-built studio complex, in the heart of Georgia’s film and TV community.
Trilith Institute is a Georgia-based nonprofit dedicated to preparing the next generation of storytellers. Through immersive courses, mentorship, and industry access, the Institute empowers emerging creatives to share diverse perspectives, drive economic opportunity, and shape the future of film, television, and media.
Children
Let your child play, learn, and create through the magic of filmmaking. Our youth programs include summer camps and workshops that introduce students to all facets of the film industry—from storytelling and directing to editing, production, and more. Led by industry professionals, these hands-on experiences spark creativity and build real-world skills.
Adults
Our year-round workshops and courses for adults offer in-depth training across film industry disciplines—from screenwriting and directing to post-production, animation, and more. Designed for all experience levels, our programs provide practical skills, creative development, and professional insight in a collaborative setting.
Emerging Creative
Residency
Heading into its third year in 2026, the flagship program provides Georgia-based filmmakers with housing in the Town at Trilith, $100,000 in production funding, a living stipend, mentorship, and access to world-class industry resources, supporting selected indie writers and directors from development through production and distribution.
