South Fulton Institute Announces Filmer Premiere Lineup
January 2023 Filmer Premiere features tributes to John Lewis's "Good Trouble" quilt exhibit; Spoken Word Artist Charlotte Abotsi; live performances from Atlanta Music Project students, and more, including two independent short films by SFI partners Ebony Blanding and Ethan Payne.
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ATLANTA, GA. December 2022 - The South Fulton Institute, where the Arts intersect with Education & the environment, announced today the full lineup of its fifth annual Filmer Premiere, running January 26 & 27, 2023. This year's rolling premiere will take place on January 26 at the Plaza Theatre and January 27 at Union City Gathering Place. Event tickets are $20, and a portion of the proceeds collected will go toward supporting youth film and photography projects in South Fulton.
This year, The South Fulton Institute engaged twelve diverse artists - six in front of the camera and six behind the camera for our short film festival, Filmer. Filmer's goal is to bring to life the untapped creative energy at the intersection of emerging and established filmmakers and community collaboration. Supported films span a variety of subjects, but they all have one thing in common: shedding light on an art form or specific artist working in the community.
Filmer Premiere feature exhibits and presentations include NBA star and painter Joe Barry Carroll; the Atlanta Quilt Festival and curator of the John Lewis "Good Trouble" quilt exhibit; and several youth members of the Atlanta Music Project. Attendees will also experience live art exhibitions from the Atlanta Quilt Festival and performances from the Atlanta Music Project youth performers.
Premiere Films and Presentations
Dr. Arshley Emile filming a history of the Atlanta Quilt Festival
Fraser Jones filming artist+activist Jonathan Banks
Ethan Payne filming former NBA star and painter Joe Barry Carroll
Ebony Blanding filming Spoken Word Artist Charlotte Abotsi
Kristian Melom filming Angelica Hairston and Challenge the Stats
Crystal Jin Kim filming Atlanta Music Project
Filmer is one of the South Fulton Institute flagship programs, having produced 45 critically acclaimed and moving film productions since 2017. One of last year's films, Tuning Renee Marie, was accepted into three film festivals this year (Woodstock, DOC NYC, and Atlanta). The 2023 premiere series is anticipated to attract over 300 of Atlanta's progressive, dynamic, and successful creatives throughout South Fulton.
Premiere Tickets are on sale now for $20, and a portion of proceeds collected will go toward supporting youth film and photography projects in South Fulton. Discounts are available for students, veterans, and seniors.