EmpactAlabama

EmpactAlabama In 2009 the Alabama legislature passed a progressive incentive package to lure television and film productions to the state.

The EMPACTAlabama program takes students through the basics of set construction, lighting and then production to give them an overview of some of the things they will be required to do if hired by a production. As part of our mission, AIDT was again tasked with providing training, this time for this very unique industry. Through research and consultation with industry professionals, it became clea

r that to attract productions from outside of Alabama, a trained workforce would be needed. In 2010, AIDT developed and launched EMPACT, the Entertainment Media Production and Crew Training program. EMPACT was developed to train Alabamians in the basic skills of Set Construction and Lighting/Grip Production.

Here's your first look at The Devil All The Time shot in Alabama last year. The film premieres on Netflix, September 16...
08/13/2020

Here's your first look at The Devil All The Time shot in Alabama last year. The film premieres on Netflix, September 16th and stars Tom Holland and Robert Pattinson among many other. Check out the trailer

Some people are just born to be buried. In Knockemstiff, Ohio and its neighboring backwoods, sinister characters — an unholy preacher (Robert Pattinson), twi...

EMPACT Lighting and Production Class July-August 2019
08/23/2019

EMPACT Lighting and Production Class July-August 2019

EMPACT 2019 Set Construction Class
08/08/2019

EMPACT 2019 Set Construction Class

We'll post more information about upcoming training classes soon.
04/05/2019

We'll post more information about upcoming training classes soon.

The pilot for Wood's new show, "Jefferson County: Probation" will be filmed in Birmingham. Production will begin in May.

04/03/2019

Testing 1 - 2 - 3. Is this thing on?

Heads up film crew! New film scheduled for Birmingham in May and they're accepting resumes. Check it out
03/14/2018

Heads up film crew! New film scheduled for Birmingham in May and they're accepting resumes. Check it out

Union feature titled LIVE will be filming in Birmingham, AL in May and is now accepting resumes for crew. Please send a PDF of your resume to. A call for extras and cast will be posted later, so please do not email regarding casting requests.

Looks like a great series. Produced by former Empact Alabama instructors. Give it a look.
11/13/2014

Looks like a great series. Produced by former Empact Alabama instructors. Give it a look.

Made in The Magic City is a short-form documentary series showcasing the people and culture of Birmingham, AL.

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