INDUSTRY CINE GEAR ATLANTA
GET I NTO GEAR WORDS Katie Kasperson
Cine Gear Expo is coming to Atlanta, the industry’s southern hub. Don’t miss out on this triannual event C ine Gear Expo (CGE) is a celebration of filmmaking, combining creativity with
Atlanta has become a hotspot in US film, with Trilith Studios being the largest production facility in Georgia. Covering 700 acres, with a 400-acre backlot, Trilith has 24 sound stages, including one virtual production volume called Prysm. Trilith pays homage to UK origins, with a name referring to trilithon structures like Stonehenge. Originally opened in 2013 as Pinewood Atlanta Studios, Trilith has played host to blockbuster films like Marvel’s Black Panther, DC’s Black Adam and Disney’s latest Haunted Mansion movie. Known as the ‘Hollywood of the south’, Atlanta is also home to Town at Trilith, the studios’ residential counterpart. Down the road from the sound stages, the Town houses studio employees and others from the ‘creative class’, drawing in diverse buyers thanks to its small-town charm. SOUTHERN CHARM
technical expertise. Held in Trilith Studios in Fayetteville, Georgia, CGE Atlanta will see thousands of cinematographers, camera operators and other industry professionals converge to discuss and demonstrate the latest, greatest gear. CGE enjoys other annual events at Brooklyn’s Industry City and Hollywood’s Paramount Studios in March and June, respectively. CGE LA is the largest of the three, with last year’s expo welcoming more than 350 exhibitors. The LA event also organises the Film Series awards, which recognise outstanding talent in independent shorts, music videos, commercials and student films. CGE Atlanta will borrow Trilith Studios’ Stages 21 and 23, hosting a collection of exhibitors at booths both inside and out. Guests can get their hands on gear from over 50 brands and counting – from
aerial cameras, batteries and cables to mounts, monitors and light meters. Known for showcasing the creative art and technical craft of filmmaking, the Atlanta Expo promises to be a busy affair. Attendees can mingle with like- minded creatives, sharing tips, tricks and trade secrets – whether it’s how to light a scene or which rental services
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