Sat • Dec 6, 2025 • Atlanta

Film Market — Onsite Deals

The Atlanta Auteur Film Market is the Southeast’s only dedicated marketplace where creators meet buyers, financiers, and partners. Typical deals pursued onsite include:

  • Distribution Agreements — regional or platform deals for shorts and features.
  • Development & Co‑Production — attach producers/studios to advance projects.
  • Financing Meetings — private investor and gap financing introductions.
  • Licensing & Acquisitions — educational, broadcast, and SVOD/AVOD licensing.
  • Representation Conversations — managers/agents scouting talent and projects.
  • Service & Post Packages — on-site vendor offers for post, sound, VFX, and deliverables.

Our Guests

Lynette J. Blackwell

Lynette J. Blackwell is an award winning writer and director. Her films include “Urban Flesh Eaters” on Apple TV, “It Takes Two” on BET Her and a short film ...

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Ryan Richmond

Ryan Richmond is currently a co-producer on HULU’S Reasonable Doubt, his third season. He is also co-writing How to Fall in Love with Anyone for uUniversal S...

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Gieava Stinchcomb

Award winning producer with over 15 years of television experience. Guava has produced high-quality content for delivery across multiple platforms, with exte...

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Jack Carter

Founder & CEO, Freeli Films | Managing Director, Maverick Casting Group


Jack Carter is the Founder and CEO of Freeli Films and Managing Director of Maverick...

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Ali Carter

Ali Amin Carter is an accomplished actor whose career spans television, film, theatre, and dozens of national commercial campaigns. He earned his SAG card in...

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Kimberly Jones

Award-winning author, filmmaker, and screenwriter best known for the New York Times bestselling novel I’m Not Dying With You Tonight and her viral video How ...

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Cal Reese

Cal Reese is an actor, producer, director, location scout, and manager.


He is an Atlanta native and US Army veteran. In his spare time, he likes to travel a...

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The Taurean Blacque Awards

The Taurean Blacque Awards honor lifetime achievement, breakthrough vision, and market impact. Winners receive laurels, press placement, and priority introductions in the Film Market.

  • Best Short • Best Director • Best Screenplay
  • Audience Award • Rising Auteur Award
  • Market Breakthrough (Deal of the Day)

Be Part of the Action

Tickets, submissions, vendor applications, and industry badges are limited. Secure your place at the Southeast’s most exciting film marketplace.

Tickets & Passes

🎬 Screenings
Single Screening
$15.52
Film Screenings Day Pass
$26.50
💬 Workshops & Panels
Single Workshop
$15.52
Workshop & Panel Day Pass
$26.50

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