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The Georgia Film Academy supports a collaboration of institutions of the University System of Georgia, Technical College System of Georgia, and Independent institutions that offer professional courses in film, television, digital entertainment, Esports, and game development. Since the Georgia Film Academy began operations in 2015, economic activity generated by the film industry in Georgia continues to rise at exponential levels. The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) announced that, during fiscal year 2021, the film and television industry set a new record with $4 billion in direct spending on productions in the state. The Georgia Film Academy’s efforts in building a professional workforce able to meet increased production demand is widely regarded to be a primary driver in this sudden and dramatic rise in economic impact on the state. The GFA is widely recognized by the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA), labor unions, and numerous competing states and countries as “the gold standard” in film and television production workforce training. The GFA offers industry certifications in Film & Television Production, Post-Production, Live Production, Streaming & Esports, and helps institutions to develop curriculum and training directly aligned to the high-demand careers that exist in the state. In partnership with IATSE 479 and major film and television production and digital entertainment companies like Disney, Netflix, HBO, Skillshot Media, and others, professionally-qualified instructors, equipment, and training facilities prepare learners to be assets to the industry following completion of GFA’s certification. Furthermore, with GFA’s unique-in-the-nation internship/apprenticeship program, students have the opportunity to go straight to work in these industries, which offers a paid, once-in-a-lifetime experience.

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Job Description
A renowned film education program is seeking an experienced Set Construction and Production Design Instructor to train aspiring creatives in the art of set building and production design. This role is ideal for a seasoned film and TV professional with a strong background in art department work, carpentry, and scenic design. The position offers the opportunity to guide students through hands-on training in set creation for professional film and television environments.

Job Responsibilities

  • Teach courses in set construction and production design

  • Provide hands-on instruction in carpentry, painting, sculpting, and tool usage

  • Demonstrate best practices in scenic construction and art department workflows

  • Support students in building foundational skills for on-set success

  • Foster a collaborative learning environment rooted in industry standards

Requirements

  • 10+ years of experience in professional film and TV productions, preferably union-based

  • Strong knowledge of production design and art department operations

  • Ability to teach a range of set construction skills and techniques

  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent professional experience

  • Teaching experience is a plus but not required

Compensation

  • Competitive instructor pay

  • Access to a professional training environment

  • Opportunity to shape the next generation of film industry artists

Job Description
An established media training program is looking for an experienced adjunct instructor to teach courses in live production, live stream broadcasting, and esports event production. This part-time instructional role is perfect for professionals passionate about educating the next wave of live event talent while drawing from deep, hands-on experience in broadcast and streaming. Instructors will guide students through technical workflows, control room roles, and live event procedures in a collaborative, industry-standard classroom environment.

Job Responsibilities

  • Teach classes in live production, live streaming, and esports broadcast

  • Instruct students on control room roles and event operations

  • Train students using real-world scenarios and hands-on equipment

  • Provide insight into live production etiquette, tools, and workflows

  • Foster a professional learning environment with relevant industry practices

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 10+ years of industry experience

  • OR 10+ years of significant recognized experience in live event production

  • Specialized training or certification in live broadcast or esports production

  • Familiarity with cameras, lighting, switchers, and control room operations

  • Strong communication and mentoring skills

Compensation

  • Competitive adjunct instructor pay

  • Opportunity to shape future professionals in live entertainment and streaming

  • Access to professional-grade teaching environments and resources

Job Description
A film-focused education program is hiring a Professional Education Coordinator for a temp-to-hire position supporting administrative and technical operations. This role is ideal for candidates experienced in education administration and event management software who are passionate about facilitating creative training programs. The coordinator will help manage enrollment, registration, program logistics, and student communication while working with internal teams to ensure smooth program delivery.

Job Responsibilities

  • Build and manage semester registration pages using Swoogo event software

  • Monitor enrollment, billing, and refunds; upload data to INGRESS

  • Collaborate with the academics team on course scheduling and balancing

  • Handle enrollment verifications, grade reports, and transcript distribution

  • Verify student prerequisites and manage student data records

  • Respond to student inquiries and provide support via email and phone

  • Promote educational programs and assist prospective students

Requirements

  • Experience with education program coordination or similar administrative roles

  • Familiarity with event software such as Swoogo and database systems like INGRESS

  • Strong communication, organization, and multitasking skills

  • Ability to handle student records, correspondence, and program logistics

  • Customer-service mindset and attention to detail

Compensation

  • Temp-to-hire role with long-term opportunity

  • Work in a dynamic, film and media education environment

  • Professional development and cross-functional collaboration opportunities

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