The goal of the M3 Film Festival is to empower students to create responsible, impactful content using mobile film technology, harnessing their creativity as a powerful tool for expression and change. We strive to inspire the next generation of change-makers, storytellers, and innovators by creating experiences that spark imagination, nurture leadership, and encourage young people to envision and actively shape their future. “SEE THEIR VOICES.”
Run of Show
M3 Festival Day-Of Schedule
Everything happening on festival day, from check-in to the closing, laid out slot by slot so you always know where to be next.
DateFri, Nov 138:00 AM – 5:15 PM
LocationMicrosoft CampusAtlanta, GA
Morning ALL STUDENTS
Every student follows the same schedule through lunch.
8:00 AM
Check-In & Breakfast
The Garage
- Check-in opens; students receive a festival T-shirt & swag bag
- Breakfast available for all students
9:00 AM
Opening Welcome
The Garage
- Welcome, housekeeping announcements, safety procedures & building rules
- Schedule overview, then straight into the first workshop rotation
9:15 – 10:00 AM
Slot 1 Workshops
Casting & Acting PanelGarage · 80 students · cap 80
Grillz & SkillzGarage Lab · 30 students · cap 35
Beat Making (18+)Music Studio (18+) · 10 students · cap 16
Foley / Sound DesignConf 1.1A North · 20 students · cap 20
Acting WorkshopConf 1.1C · 10 students · cap 10
10:00 – 10:15 AM
Transition Break
10:15 – 11:00 AM
Slot 2 Workshops
Sports PanelGarage · 80 students · cap 80
Grillz & SkillzGarage Lab · 30 students · cap 35
Beat Making (18+)Music Studio (18+) · 10 students · cap 16
Foley / Sound DesignConf 1.1A North · 20 students · cap 20
Scriptwriting WorkshopConf 1.1C · 10 students · cap 10
11:00 – 11:15 AM
Transition Break
11:15 AM – 12:00 PM
Slot 3 Workshops
Hair & Makeup PanelGarage · 80 students · cap 80
Sync LicensingGarage Lab · 30 students · cap 35
Beat Making (18+)Music Studio (18+) · 10 students · cap 16
Foley / Sound DesignConf 1.1A North · 20 students · cap 20
Scriptwriting WorkshopConf 1.1C · 10 students · cap 10
12:00 – 12:15 PM
Transition to Lunch
12:15 – 1:15 PM
Lunch
The Garage
- Lunch serves all students and volunteers
- 1:15 PM: lunch concludes and students transition to afternoon programming
Afternoon ALL STUDENTS
Panels and workshops run from 1:30 PM until the festival concludes.
1:30 – 2:15 PM
Slot 5 Workshops
Tech / Gaming PanelGarage · 80 students · cap 80
Grip / LightingGarage Lab · 30 students · cap 35
SongwritingMusic Studio (18+) · 10 students · cap 16
Sports WorkshopConf 1.1A North · 20 students · cap 20
“Show Me the Money” Production Budget WorkshopConf 1.1B · 10 students · cap 10
2:15 – 2:30 PM
Transition Break
2:30 – 3:15 PM
Slot 6 Workshops
Music Business PanelGarage · 80 students · cap 80
Set DesignGarage Lab · 30 students · cap 35
SongwritingMusic Studio (18+) · 10 students · cap 16
Costumes WorkshopConf 1.1A North · 20 students · cap 20
“Show Me the Money” Production Budget WorkshopConf 1.1B · 10 students · cap 10
3:15 – 3:30 PM
Transition Break
3:30 – 4:15 PM
Slot 7 Workshops
Producer / Writer / Director & Casting PanelGarage · 75 students · cap 80
Directors WorkshopGarage Lab · 35 students · cap 35
SongwritingMusic Studio (18+) · 10 students · cap 16
Costumes WorkshopConf 1.1A North · 20 students · cap 20
Gaming WorkshopConf 1.1B · 10 students · cap 10
4:15 – 4:30 PM
Transition Break
4:30 – 5:15 PM
Slot 8 Workshops
Producer / Writer / Director & Casting PanelGarage · 75 students · cap 80
Directors WorkshopGarage Lab · 35 students · cap 35
Animation WorkshopConf 1.1A North · 20 students · cap 20
Gaming WorkshopConf 1.1B · 10 students · cap 10
Acting WorkshopConf 1.1C · 10 students · cap 10
5:15 PM
Festival Concludes!
Room Directory NORTH BUILDING
| Room | Capacity | Programming |
|---|---|---|
| The Garage | 80 | Producer / Writer / Director & Casting Panel, Music Business Panel, Tech / Gaming Panel, Hair & Makeup Panel, Sports Panel, Casting & Acting Panel |
| Garage Lab | 35 | Directors Workshop, Set Design, Grip & Lighting Workshop, Sync Licensing Workshop, Grillz & Skillz Workshop |
| Music Studio (18+ only) | 16 | Beat Making Workshop, Songwriting Workshop |
| Conference Room 1.1A | 20 | Foley Workshop, Sports Workshop, Costumes Workshop, Animation Workshop |
| Conference Room 1.1B | 10 | Gaming Workshop, “Show Me the Money” Production Budget Workshop |
| Conference Room 1.1C | 10 | Scriptwriting Workshop, Acting Workshop |