Support Us Button Widget

Emmy Award-winning filmmaker to host free masterclass in Chattanooga

Aspiring local filmmakers will have the chance to learn from Dagan W. Beckett.

NOOGAtoday | Dagan W. Beckett

Dagan’s third film “Legacy America” will premiere later this year.

Photo provided by Beckett Arts Project

The Chattanooga Filmmakers Guild is bringing award-winning filmmaker Dagan W. Beckett to the Scenic City for a free class on Sunday, Feb. 23. Beckett won an Emmy for his documentary film “Songbirds,” which explores the story of the guitar museum + collection located in Chattanooga.

Bonus: You can watch “Songbirds” on Amazon, Tubi, Peacock, or Apple TV.

Aspiring filmmakers can head to the fifth floor of The Edney Innovation Center beginning at 5 p.m. to hear from Beckett and his experience working on his past films. Additionally, there will be a Q+A session with Beckett and various film composers where they will answer questions like finding the right composer for a project and budgeting for film scoring.

Register to attend the class online — all you need to bring is your burning movie questions.

More from NOOGAtoday
Whether you’re a retired service member or active-duty, these places are extending a “thank you” with special offers.
Run or walk for a cause this holiday season.
To help make your entire process at the Chattanooga Airport as smooth as possible, we’ve created a guide that covers everything from gates and parking to details on the airport’s nine nonstop flights.
Local food banks are seeing a surge in demand — here’s what you can do to help.
Nearly eight months into its 18-month closure, the iconic blue bridge is showing fresh color and steady progress toward reopening in 2026.
Don’t be afraid. Concerns about everything from flood damage to environmental health can be solved by getting in touch not with the Ghostbusters, but with these Chattanooga resources.
Bookmark this guide for a curated list of events taking place each month that we’re most looking forward to.
From live music to pig races, here’s your guide to this year’s fair at McDonald Farm.
How to get up close and personal with some of the zoo’s most popular animals.
Experience one of the world’s largest rowing regattas right here in the Scenic City.