Kick The Ladder is a film game in which players have one week to make a one-minute film based on two random film restrictions and a roll of a die. Kick The Ladder events show 60+ films each week and feature a 2-3 minute interview with each filmmaker. This panel will introduce you to the game and show you how it's played. Come play the game!
Moderators: Isaac Deitz and James Wightman
Isaac Deitz is a director/cinematographer with nearly 20 years of industry experience in narrative, documentary, and commercial work. He’s been an Atlanta local for 15 years, and is known for founding the indie film community, The Thunderdome (2010-2020). He's facilitated the production and public premiere of over 3,000 local short films through his original filmmaking game, Kick The Ladder.
James Wightman is an independent film and creative director submerged in alternative, punk and underground subcultures. He brings a raw authenticity to his art and process, opting for a more indie focused approach with friends over large-scale productions, committed to showcasing the individual expression and energy that defines alternative culture.
Panelists:
Tiffany Cherry White
Tiffany Cherry White is a filmmaker and full time musician based in Atlanta. She began making films in 2022 and is continuing to grow her voice as a storyteller. With a background in music composition, she enjoys exploring the emotional layers of a story through both sound and image.
Emily Pietro
I am a filmmaker. I write, direct, produce, shoot, and edit.
Audrey Deitz
Audrey is a full-time film director, 1st AD, and actor living in Atlanta, GA since 2017. An avid supporter of the indie filmmaking community in Atlanta, she is a co-producer of the KTL show and she regularly directs and produces vertical series for Reelshort.
Rachel Ruff Cuyler
Rachel is a screenwriter, director, and actor. Her latest project ("Dragonfly") is a limited web series about a woman in her mid 20s who decides to end her life after 24 hours. All episodes are available on her YouTube channel: Rachel Makes Movies (and TV), along with many of her over 60+ KTL shorts.
Avery Vandenhouten
Avery is a writer, actor and filmmaker from Atlanta, GA. She believes in the DIY nature and accessibility of film as an art form.
Trevor Hancock
Trevor Hancock is a Filmmaker, editor, and cinematographer based in Atlanta, GA, passionate about telling nostalgic, character-driven stories. His work spans from pro wrestling, music videos, and commercials all the way to narrative filmmaking, blending visual storytelling and emotion to create meaningful, memorable experiences on screen.
Brett Schultz
Brett is an ATL based film/theater director and actor. He has directed over 50 short films with Kick the Ladder and performs/produces live improvised comedy all over the city. His new short film, Lamb of God, will premier in Atlanta this summer.
Beanz Ramirez
Writer/Director/Editor
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