Our monthly networking event
Round Trip Brewing Co. 1279 Seaboard Industrial Blvd NW, Atlanta, GA

Film Pitch ATL

Our Story

Film Pitch ATL is Atlanta’s premier networking event for the film industry. Normally held monthly at Round Trip Brewing, our stage brings together local talent and top industry professionals:

3 Selected Filmmakers pitch their upcoming projects live.

Expert Panelists offer immediate, constructive feedback.

Audience Q&A gives everyone a chance to ask burning industry questions.

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Master Your Pitch

We’re Taking a Break!

Film Pitch ATL is temporarily on pause, but your projects don’t have to be. While we prepare for our next chapter, we’re helping you master the art of the pitch.

Master Your Pitch While We’re Away

Don’t let the hiatus slow your momentum! Even if your script isn’t fully finished, you can still build a pitch deck that gets noticed.

We’ve put together a start-to-finish guide on how to structure your pitch deck, complete with:

A free, editable Canva template ready to use.
Pro tips & tricks on how to wow studios and networks.
Actionable insights to overcome imposter syndrome and present with confidence.

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Featured Industry Experts

A look at the industry professionals who have shared their insights on the Film Pitch ATL stage

Vanessa Stewart

Actress, producer, and writer Vanessa Stewart is the Chief Creative Officer for Georgia production company StoryMill Entertainment. She is the co-producer for the upcoming Tim Blake Nelson film, Life and Deaths of Wilson Shedd, filmed in Columbus. Vanessa is also the Executive Producer for French Stewart’s office comedy The Hot Temp, due to shoot in Atlanta November of 2025. As a producer/writer, Vanessa has several TV projects in development: Storyville with Taylor Hackford at Leonardo DiCaprio’s company Appian Way. Real M*thr, a show about a group of older friends encountering motherhood for the first time- a finalist for the Sundance TV workshop. In addition, she’s produced and written for the Women’s film anthology Girls Girls Girls which included SXSW award winning film director Tracie Laymon.

Niki Sterner

Niki Sterner is an actor, comedian, writer, and award-winning director known for her bubbly charm, raw vulnerability, and unfiltered humor. In 2024, she performed on over 50 stages, blending stand-up, storytelling, and improv while embarking on a Courage Quest—facing fears like holding snakes and riding motorcycles to prove that fear, when embraced, becomes fuel for growth. As creator of The Bigger Life Community, she helps ambitious creatives transform fear into a turbo boost for bold action, pushing creative boundaries both on stage and in life. Niki is currently writing The Confidence Shortcut, a book to share her proven system for helping performers use the power in fear to step into the spotlight. She is also releasing the Confidence Shortcut podcast in May of 2025, to have conversations that share tools and takeaways to live the life you were meant for.

Ronnel Parham

Ronnel is multi award winning actor in addition to being a multi award winning creator, writer and producer. He holds a BA in Liberal Arts from West Chester University of Pennsylvania and a MA in Criminology from Indiana University of PA. Ronnel’s mission is to change the landscape of Television and Film by creating and telling stories that represent the underrepresented.

Leland Benford

Leland Benford is an established film editor with over 10 years of experience editing music videos, feature films, short-form content, and commercials. As a director, Leland has led several short film crews, releasing his first feature “Empathy”. A graduate of Full Sail University, Leland is the Co-Owner of Cupcake Rapture Studios with his wife Phaedra Benford, where they have collaborated on two international Pilots, “From Yard” and “Town(E).

Marti Young

Marti King Young is a writer, director, and producer whose work, including the award-winning “The Adventures of Wonderboy,” champions social activism. She’s opened doors for special needs individuals in major productions with MGM, FX, and Netflix. Marti’s collaborated with industry giants like James Wan and Sheryl Anderson, and her directing prowess has earned her accolades. As a mentor and teacher, she’s leaving an indelible mark on the industry.

Lucas Hicks

Lucas Hicks is an Atlanta-based filmmaker, storyteller, and entrepreneur. As the Owner and CEO of Killshot Media Productions, which he founded in 2019, he has worked as a Director of Photography, Writer, Director, and Producer. Lucas got his start in the film industry in 2013 as Nicolas Cage’s driver and assistant, gaining invaluable on-set experience. He later moved to Atlanta, refining his craft in cinematography while also acting in shows like Ozark, The Ms. Pat Show, and Finding Carter. His directorial style is shaped by his deep understanding of both the technical and performance aspects of filmmaking. Lucas wrote, produced, and directed the award-winning short films Your Name (2019) and Under The Sun (2022), along with narrative commercial work for brands like Mr. Beast, Microsoft, and Nike. His debut feature film, Chasing June, is set to release this summer. Residing in Atlanta with his wife and two children, Lucas continues to push the boundaries of storytelling through Killshot Media Productions.

Tune In

Listen to The Boom Podcast featuring Film Pitch ATL

Listen to our Cinema Life CEO and Founder, Caroline King sit with Kevin Rinker from the Boom Podcast to talk about Film Pitch ATL and the continuously growing independent film community in Georgia

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