• Tara Theare. Rocco Shapiro. Madison Hatfield. Group of people standing in front of TARA building at night. Georgia Movies. Atlanta Film

    Reel Talk lets Atlanta film lovers get the inside scoop from directors

    New series of monthly screenings at Tara Theatre features 5 shorts followed by filmmakers’ commentary and a lobby mixer.

    The AJC
  • Rocco Shapiro. Akshay Bhatia. Reel Friends. Two young men with dark, curly hair and glasses, sitting on red theater seats in a dark auditorium. The man in front is sitting with his elbows on his knees, looking at the camera.

    Meet the Reel Friends taking on Atlanta indie film

    A group of local filmmakers and cinephiles join the booming indie scene. This time, they’re doing it all.

    SaportaReport
  • BiRDY. Brent Michal. Rocco Shapiro. Reel Friends. Piper Verbrick. A young woman with platinum blonde hair and a young man with long dark hair, both with serious expressions, sitting close together outdoors during daytime.

    Brent Michal’s BiRDY Takes Flight

    Whether it’s within Atlanta’s ever-evolving film scene or inside the offbeat world of BiRDY, one thing’s clear: location is everything.

    ATLFilmParty
  • BiRDY. An indoor event with a stage on a large screen displaying a logo for Guerrilla Gear. People are mingling, standing, and sitting at tables. There are food and drink stations with various items, and the lighting is dim with some spotlights.

    Reel Friends Hosts Block Party for Feature Film ‘BiRDY’

    In true block party fashion, the evening will feature a neighborhood-style celebration with games, food, and drinks, along with an exclusive “BiRDY” exhibit showcasing props, wardrobe, and original artwork from the film.

    Georgia Entertainment
  • I Could Dom. Madison Hatfield. Rocco Shapiro. Reel Friends. Billy Magnussen. HappyBad Bungalow. The Love List Valentine's Day 2025 poster features a black heart with red and gray borders.

    The Love List: 10 Best Unproduced Romance Scripts

    I Could Dom featured in 2025’s annual list of the 10 unproduced romance-centered screenplays and pilots of the year.

    Deadline
  • A man in a maroon suit standing in front of a colorful neon marquee that reads 'Plaza' and 'The', with additional text on a signboard. The man is smiling, wearing glasses, and posed confidently. Plaza Theatre. Reel Friends. Rocco Shapiro.

    Against all odds, Atlanta’s indie film theaters are thriving in the streaming age

    They've become community institutions by thinking outside the box—and it’s paying off big-time

    Atlanta Magazine
  • Group of people on stage at the Atlanta Film Festival, some holding microphones, celebrating; audience seated in front. Aaron Strand. Withdrawal Feature Film. Rocco Shapiro. Reel Friends.

    Atlanta indie ‘Withdrawal’ heads to New York festival scene

    It took $40,000, a 700 square-foot house, four months of rehearsals, years of preparation and a do-it-yourself spirit to make Aaron Strand’s standout feature-length debut “Withdrawal.”

    SaportaReport

  • 'I Could Dom' Trailer — Madison Hatfield Is Ready to Pretend

    Raunchy romantic comedies are back in style, promising a mix of humor and heart. Hatfield's film explores self-love and coming into one's own, with a comedic twist on navigating your desires.

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