The AWD Works in Progress Program is a peer-to-peer opportunity to review new works by members currently in post or headed for the festival circuit. In Los Angeles our program is graciously sponsored by CANON. February's session is PART THREE of the WIP event many of you asked for! Instead of a speaker, we will […]

The AWD South Book Club meets every other month and is open to all AWD members. Judith Weston will be the guest author for our February Book Club Meeting; we will be discussing her book “Directing Actors - 25th Anniversary Edition.”  Judith Weston has been a sought-after coach and teacher for 35 years, to filmmakers […]

The Breakdown with AWD South is a script to screen analysis/discussion series where working directors are invited to share sides and a scene from one of their projects. The group discussions center around a specific element (ie. shot listing, directing stunts, directing intimate scenes, etc.) of filmmaking. AWD Members are able to contrast, evaluate, and discuss […]

Social Sunday events are all about getting to know your fellow members! This Sunday join us for a double feature: “The Journey of Success” with Rob Hardy at 3p PT / 6p ET (REGISTER HERE) and then come over to Social Sundays for some small break out rooms. REGISTER FOR SOCIAL SUNDAY HERE.

Join AWD South for a conversation with Rob Hardy, moderated by Elise Hines. Mr. Hardy will discuss his journey to success and share his advice on breaking into episodic directing, cultivating work, and remaining relevant in the industry. REGISTER HERE.   NOTE: Afterward, join us for February's Social Sunday by REGISTERING HERE.   ABOUT OUR GUEST: […]

AWD South Chair Tomeka Winborne and AWD South Advisory Board Member Chaun Pinkston join Robyn Watson (WIFTA), Suzan Satterfield (Women In Production), and Cas Sigers-Beedles for “Women’s Contribution to Production in The State of Georgia” - a panel presented by Georgia Production Partnership. Catch the panel here!

The AWD Works in Progress Program is a peer-to-peer opportunity to review new works by members currently in post or headed for the festival circuit. In Los Angeles our program is graciously sponsored by CANON. Each event begins with an hour-long TECH TALK with a special guest before attendees screen and discuss the WIP projects. […]

AWD is pleased to offer a 2022 virtual edition of Directing the Actor with AWD Founder and USC Professor Jennifer Warren. This six-month course will meet for monthly online sessions where each of the 12 selected directors will choose a scene from an established screenplay, cast it, and hold a rehearsal during class where they […]