From GHC to the set of 'Creed III'

“I was only planning on completing my general education credits at Georgia Highlands College and then transferring to Berry after my sophomore year to study film but then when my mom and I were speaking to my advisor about my courses for the fall of 2020, she told us about the partnership Georgia Highlands College has with

the Georgia Film Academy (GFA) and I decided to enroll,” Williamson said.

Having the internship opportunity through the partnership between GHC and GFA

has really made

a difference, she

said.

GFA is a unique, statewide initiative to train the next generation of film

and television

crews through coursework and

on-set experience.

The program’s

focus on diversity

and support of underrepresented communities has resonated with

leading Hollywood studios and production companies like MGM and Michael B. Jordan’s Outlier Society, who have signed on to help

the GFA set students on a path for a career in the entertainment industry.

“I absolutely loved my experience with GFA,” Williamson

said. “The teachers were great and I gained so much knowledge in the classes.”

Her time with

GFA culminated

with an internship

as a script supervisor on “Creed III” earlier this year, where she had a front-row seat

to the production of the movie sitting beside actor/director Michael B. Jordan and the film’s script supervisor.

During her internship she

notated coverage, continuity and

timing of scenes on

set and gained additional experience working in the production office.

She also previously worked on the set

of “Holy Irresistible,” which features

scenes filmed

on GHC’s Floyd Campus.

“It’s always nerve-racking when stepping onto a big

film set especially for the first time,” Williamson said. “However, just try

to focus on why

you’re there, absorb as much knowledge as you can, meet as many people as you can, make a good impression and make connections.”

Williamson said

she will continue

her film studies

when she transfers

to Berry this fall,

but her internship

has already landed

her contacts, and a close friend, in the industry.