Panel - Emerging Georgia Filmmakers, Sponsored by Trilith Institute

Friday, August 15, 2025 1:00 PM @ Ciné

Workshop/Panel
A conversation on creative development and the support systems helping emerging Georgia filmmakers turn ideas into production-ready stories—sponsored by Trilith Institute.

 

Sponsored by Trilith Institute, this panel explores the creative development process behind emerging filmmakers in Georgia. Leaders from Trilith and A-Story Entertainment will share how they mentor storytellers through hands-on feedback, script refinement, and structural guidance. Attendees will gain insight into what it truly takes to shape compelling stories and succeed in the early stages of a filmmaking career.

Panelists Include:
Mandy McCowan - Senior Director of Operations & Original Productions at Trilith Institute

Marty Lang - Director of the MFA in Film, Television and Digital Media at the University of Georgia.

Jeremy Thao - Jeremy Thao is a Hmong American screenwriter and director from Atlanta. His award-winning short film, “Wokman,” is currently on the film festival circuit.