Trilith Institute

Hosting a Film: Renting Your Home to a Production
2025-03-28 18:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Trilith Studios Production Centre, 461 Sandy Creek Rd, Fayetteville, GA, 30214, United States
Join us for the premiere of the Backstage Pass event series. Backstage Pass is a monthly discussion with industry professionals designed to demystify the film and television world. We pull back the curtain to give the public a deeper understanding of the industry—and even explore ways they can get involved.
Are you curious what happens behind studio walls? Have you been driving around and see yellow production signs with arrows? Feel like your home would be the perfect location for filming? Well our Hosting a Film event is for you. Hear from location professionals – including a location manager, a representative from the Georgia Film Office, and Trilith Studio’s Partnership Manager.
Beverages and light refreshments will be provided.

Set PA Workshop
2025-03-15 10:00 - 16:00 | Trilith Studios Production Centre, 461 Sandy Creek Rd, Fayetteville, GA, 30214, United States
Learn how to best prepare yourself for your first day on set (with an emphasis on the commercial world) from an industry professional with credits from shows such as Atlanta, Sweet Magnolias, and Creepshow.

Set-Specific Terminology
First Day on Set Expectations
Chain of command
Walkie Etiquette
Common responsibilities of set PAs
Shot Protocol
And much more!

Office PA Workshop
2025-01-25 10:00 - 16:00 | Trilith Studios Production Centre, 461 Sandy Creek Rd, Fayetteville, GA, 30214, United States
Learn how to best prepare yourself for your first day in a Production Office, from industry professionals with credits from Marvel Studios, Paramount Pictures, Warner Brothers, and HBO. This workshop will cover the basics of the Production Office, including:

Production Specific Terminology
First Day in the Office Overview
Production Office Do’s and Don’ts
Office Phone Etiquette
Document Distro
Production Run Basics
Joys of P-card Rectification
Lunch Order Emergency Preparedness

Family Storytelling with Alliance Theatre
2024-12-14 10:15 - 11:00 | Trilith Studios Production Centre, 461 Sandy Creek Rd, Fayetteville, GA, 30214, United States
Family Storytelling is for ages 2-6 years and their grown-ups
Bring stories to life in this side-by-side drama class for families. Learn different techniques for telling stories at home and open the door to a lifelong love of playing and learning together.
Length: 45-minutes

Winter Writers Workshop
2024-12-07 - 2024-12-08 | Trilith Studios Production Centre, 461 Sandy Creek Rd, Fayetteville, GA, 30214, United States
Trilith Institute’s Winter Writers Workshop series is an opportunity for young screenwriters to develop their own scripts while working closely with screenwriting experts and building a community of creative peers.
In the first weekend of the series (December 7-8), students will discuss the qualities of compelling storytelling, analyze popular PG-13 movies and television, and develop an outline for their own original screenplay. At the end of the weekend, students will be encouraged to go off on their own and write a first draft of their script in the 6-week window between the first and second session of the workshop series.
Participants will have their scripts workshopped in the second weekend of the series (January 18-19) and will be encouraged to revise their scripts after receiving feedback from their peers and the screenwriting experts. This second weekend will also include a discussion of what options writers typically have after completing the script (submitting to competitions and festivals, pitching to producers/investors, going into independent production, etc.).
Participants in the Winter Writers Workshop will have the chance to enter their script into a competition. Two winners will receive free admission to one week of Trilith Institute’s Summer Camps in 2025.

Prepping for Film Festivals
2024-11-06 18:00 - 21:00 | Trilith Studios Production Centre, 461 Sandy Creek Rd, Fayetteville, GA, 30214, United States
Learn how to navigate the film festival circuit and best practices for preparing and submitting your materials.
Bring your materials and get 1 on 1 help.
Created and Taught by Experts at the Atlanta Film Society
Learn to:

Prepare your submission materials
Build your audience!
Find the right festivals for your project
Navigate Film Freeway

Voice Acting Workshop
2024-10-08 17:30 - 20:30 | Trilith Studios Production Centre, 461 Sandy Creek Rd, Fayetteville, GA, 30214, United States
Join us for an exciting hands-on workshop where you’ll dive into the world of voice acting! Guided by a seasoned sound department expert, you’ll learn the essentials of voice acting, from vocal techniques to capturing the emotional essence of a character. Participants will also get the unique opportunity to step up to the mic and record themselves in short scenes, practicing the craft of voice performance in a supportive and fun environment. Whether you’re curious about the industry or eager to enhance your acting skills, this workshop is the perfect place to start!
What You’ll Get:

Insider’s Tips and Tricks (all levels) to make your Animation Voice Over (VO) Demo Reel stand out.
A recording of your VO performance to add to or start your own demo reel
Improve your auditioning skills
Get Insider’s feedback on your performance and skill level

Traditional Storyboarding for Teens
2024-09-21 10:00 - 15:00 | Trilith Studios Production Centre, 461 Sandy Creek Rd, Fayetteville, GA, 30214, United States
A one-day workshop where students will learn the basics of professional storyboarding. Including: How to analyze scripts, composition, and visual storytelling techniques.
A storyboard is a visual representation of how a scene will play out on the screen. It shows the framing and movement of the subject and allows the filmmaker to previsualize what their scene will look like before they ever touch a camera.
In this workshop, participants will walk through the storyboarding process. They will each receive a section of a script and be tasked with transforming their pages into pen-to-paper drawings of what they visualize the scene looks like when filmed. How will the subject be framed? What is the opening shot? Will the subject move? When will they move and where will they land? What action are they taking? Is a POV shot required? Where are they looking? What angle should the camera be set at? How do you “see” it playing out?
Each decision may seem small, but how a subject is shot and what images appear in sequence informs your audience about the story – what they should know and how they should feel. For example – how would you visualize a superhero giving an inspiring speech about hope? Perhaps you try to make the subject, your hero, look larger than life and mighty in the frame by having the camera be set at a low angle, thus having your audience “looking up to them”. Do we know if his speech is working? “cut to”/draw a frame of people reacting to his words. Each image in a film matters, so learn to be intentional in your shot decisions to “tell” a better story.

The Impact of Story with Diane Venora, Dan T. Cathy, and Jeffrey Stepakoff
2024-08-23 18:00 - 20:00 | Town Stage, 125 Shepperton Wy, Fayetteville, GA, 30214, United States
Join us for an incredible night of conversation with acclaimed actress and acting coach, Diane Venora (Heat, Baz Luhrmann’s Romeo + Juliet, Hamlet, Bird).
Joined by Dan T. Cathy (Trilith Founder & Chief Visionary) and writer/producer Jeff Stepakoff (The Wonder Years, Major Dad, Dawson’s Creek, Chasing Life) for a fireside chat about Diane’s storied career, the way the entertainment industry has changed, and the impact stories have on our lives.

Perfect the Pitch
2024-06-29 09:00 - 16:00 | Trilith Studios Production Centre, 461 Sandy Creek Rd, Fayetteville, GA, 30214, United States
TRAINING – PACKAGING – SELLING YOUR STORY
Spending a day for pitch training offers invaluable benefits for anyone in the TV and film industry. The training provides a unique and immersive environment where aspiring creators can learn the art of pitching directly from industry experts. Here are some key benefits:

Expert Guidance: Receive mentorship from seasoned professionals who have a track record of successful pitches and productions. Their insights and feedback are tailored to help refine and perfect your pitch.
Hands-On Experience: Engage in practical exercises that simulate real-world pitching scenarios, allowing you to build confidence and adapt to various pitching environments.
Networking Opportunities: Connect with fellow creators and industry professionals, fostering relationships that can lead to future collaborations and opportunities.
Cutting-Edge Techniques: Learn the latest trends and strategies in pitching, ensuring your presentations are current, compelling, and aligned with industry standards.
Comprehensive Training: Gain a thorough understanding of the entire pitching process, from conceptualization and development to presentation and follow-up, equipping you with the skills needed to succeed in a competitive market.
Feedback and Refinement: Present your pitch and receive constructive critiques, helping you to identify strengths and areas for improvement, ultimately enhancing the effectiveness of your pitch.

This training is a transformative experience that equips you with the tools, knowledge, and confidence needed to pitch your TV and film projects successfully, increasing your chances of turning creative ideas into reality.
