A native Athenian, Ashley Epting is an entrepreneur and filmmaker who strives to improve the culture and community of his home. With lifelong colleagues, friends, and family, he navigates multiple endeavors and businesses including: Epting Events, Center Stage Catering at The Classic Center, Harry’s Pig Shop, The Hill Properties, & Epting Productions. He is a sponsor and board member of both the Robert Osborne Classic Film Festival and the Atlanta Film Festival; Epting facilitates the majority of events including the festival’s annual opening party. In addition, he also serves on the boards of both the Athens Music & Entertainment Association and the Athens Film Arts Institute.
On the route to his roll as Executive Producer Ashley Epting graduated from the Gallatin School at New York University where he studied film production and dramatic writing at the Tisch School of the Arts. He has worked in film and event management in New York, Alabama, Georgia, Colorado, and California. Epting’s love for place and story evolved while on Semester at Sea while circumnavigating the globe. He shares his love for this experience by holding his place as the Georgia Chapter Representative on the Alumni Board of Directors.
Ashley served as the Festival Coordinator for the Sidewalk Festival in Alabama, and worked on the Academy Award Nominated short Johnny Flynton. This facilitated his move to Los Angeles where he worked as a development assistant with Akiva Goldsman’s production company, Weed Road Pictures.
Ashley is most proud of helping to bring a production to Athens, Georgia, Not Since You, which is a romantic drama about college friends who graduated from NYU. The group finds themselves in Athens, GA for a weekend wedding. The film was produced on the Epting’s property and throughout the Athens area. Ashley was pleased to showcase his unique and beautiful town. Not Since You is the first movie to actually take place in Athens, and not just be filmed here. The movie will debut April 2-15 at Ciné in Athens, GA.
He looks forward to his next project; a television series inspired by the Athens music scene and the UGA Terry College Music Business Program.
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