Film Taster 2026: Learn from working film and TV professionals through interactive breakout sessions and a full industry panel.
Get an inside look at Georgia’s film and television industry at Film Taster 2026.
Spend the evening learning directly from working industry professionals across a wide range of disciplines, including acting, casting, talent representation, producing, directing, cinematography, screenwriting, broadcast television, film festivals, stunts, special effects makeup, art department, grip, set construction, post-production and more.
Film Taster is designed to help attendees understand how the many departments of a production work together while introducing career paths they may never have considered.
Each attendee will take part in one interactive breakout session focused on a specific area of the industry. You’ll hear real-world experiences, ask questions, and learn directly from professionals who actually do the work.
After the breakout sessions, everyone will come together for a full industry panel and audience Q&A, giving attendees the opportunity to hear perspectives from professionals across multiple areas of film and television.
Come curious. Ask questions. Make connections. Discover where you might fit in the industry.
Film Taster 2026 is presented in partnership by Georgia Arts Initiative and Douglas County Film & Entertainment.
Speakers
Maurice P. Kerry
Actor, Producer & U.S. Marine Corps Iraq War Combat Veteran
Kelly Young-Silva
Film Taster 2026 Host & Moderator | Emmy Award-Winning Acting Coach, Producer & Arts Advocate
Carol Shaginaw
Talent Agent & Owner, Carol Shaginaw Talent Agency
Wendy Caudle
Georgia Arts Initiative Board Member | Douglas County Film & Entertainment
Jordan Blair Mangold Brown
Casting Director, Actress & Casting Professional
Ty Johnston-Chavis
Film & Television Producer, Director & Founder of T.Y. Entertainment
Good to know
Highlights
- 3 hours
- under 18 with parent or legal guardian
- In person
- Free parking
- Doors at 6 PM
Refund Policy
Location
6287 Fairburn Rd
6287 Fairburn Road
Douglasville, GA 30134
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Agenda
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Doors Open & Check-In
Doors open at 6:00 PM. Attendees can check in, get settled, and prepare for the evening before Film Taster 2026 begins at 6:10 PM.
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Film Industry Breakout Sessions
Attendees will participate in one breakout session focused on a specific discipline of the film and television industry. Each room will be led by working professionals who will share real-world experience, explain their area of the industry, and answer questions.
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Industry Panel & Audience Q&A
After the breakout sessions, everyone will come back together for a full industry panel featuring professionals from across film and television. Attendees will hear different perspectives, learn how the various departments work together, and have the opportunity to ask questions.