General Information
| What is Winter Chautauqua? Offering self improvement through life-long learning, a “Chautauqua” is a gathering of people bringing education and enrichment with speakers, teachers, entertainments and specialists of the day. Winter Chautauqua has been held for over 25 years in the North Georgia Mountains and has come to serve the region’s travel and tourism community as a font of information and hands on learning about the latest developments in hospitality industry promotion. Topic? This year’s Winter Chautauqua is focusing on the Georgia film industry and how local communities, small businesses and destinations can benefit from the multi-million dollar infusion the entertainment industry has brought to our state. Attendees will learn how to participate in Georgia’s Camera Ready program, what to do to enhance their participation in the program, how to work with film scouts and production companies and most importantly, how to capitalize on a film project before, during and after it has wrapped production. |
 LOCATION Gainesville Civic Center 830 Green Street Gainesville, Georgia 30503 Website |
DATES Sunday, March 4, 2012 Monday, March 5, 2012 COST Full Registration Sunday & Monday March 4-5: $85.00 ($95.00 after Tuesday February 21, 2012) Monday March 5: $65.00 ($75.00 after Tuesday February 21, 2012) Sunday March 4: $20.00 ($30.00 after Tuesday February 21, 2012) Host Hotel  |
TOPIC HIGHLIGHTS Please Note: While this outline appears to be geared toward the Film and Television industry there are many topics that are useful for all aspects of Tourism. Check it out! TRACK 1 Camera Ready Representatives Only I'm Camera Ready. Now What? Step-by-Step Guide to becoming a great location for film and television productions. TRACK 2 Pre-Production Part One Ready for your Close-up? Learn how to take great photos. See Examples of Excellent Location Specific Photography TRACK 3 Post-Production Part One No Such Thing as Bad Publicity Integrating film and movie projects into your media kit TRACK 1 Camera Ready Representatives Only Location, Location, Location You have the right setting, but do you have the right people and products? TRACK 2 Pre-Production Part Two A Cast of Thousands Learn about all the resources available from local Georgia Industries to complete your picture. TRACK 3 Post-Production Part Two Be your own Promotions Director How to use Social Media to promote your show. |
