The Academy of Cinema and Entertainment Assembles: Interest Meeting & Mixer at The Moxy Hotel on October 28
Atlanta’s film and entertainment community has a short window to connect with the Academy of Cinema and Entertainment. A.C.E. has announced its inaugural Academy Membership Meeting & Exclusive Networking Experience, branded “ACE Connect: The Drive, The Road to ‘The Charleys.’” The event is scheduled for Wednesday, October 28, 2026, three days from today.
The meeting is organized by A.C.E., not Jean Alon Media. We’re sharing the announcement with Atlanta’s local media and entertainment community so interested professionals can review the details and contact the organizers directly.
Please note: A.C.E. describes membership as selective. Attending the meeting does not guarantee acceptance into the Academy.
Event details at a glance
- Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2026
- Time: 7:00 PM–10:00 PM
- Red carpet interviews begin: 7:00 PM
- Location: The Moxy Hotel, 329 Marietta Street, Atlanta, GA 30313
- Dress code: After 5 / Cocktail
- Age requirement: 21 and older
- Interest and information: DM @acehonors or call 470.334.6200
The red carpet interview time is an event detail from the announcement. It does not mean Jean Alon Media is covering or participating in the event.
A meeting about membership and connection
A.C.E. says attendees will have the opportunity to meet its Board of Directors, network with industry professionals, and learn about the Academy’s mission, membership expectations, opportunities, and the ACE Honors.
The Academy describes itself as building an institution dedicated to excellence in film, television, digital media, and entertainment. Its membership meeting is part of the lead-up to the 3rd Annual ACE Honors, also known as “The Charleys,” scheduled for Sunday, March 21, 2027.
For professionals considering whether Academy membership may fit their career, the meeting offers a chance to hear directly from the organization and ask questions about what membership involves. The announcement does not say that attending guarantees membership, so treat this as an opportunity to learn and express interest, not as an acceptance or membership offer.
Illustrative image. It does not depict the ACE Connect event.
Who is invited to express interest?
The announcement is aimed at established professionals with at least five years of significant experience in film, television, digital media, or entertainment who are interested in expressing interest in Academy membership.
The flyer names a broad range of fields and roles, including film, television, music, creatives, production, talent, executives, and models. If your work falls within the areas described and you meet the stated experience threshold, you can contact A.C.E. directly to learn more about the meeting and the membership process.
The flyer also asks interested attendees to bring a one-sheet with a photo. It does not specify a required format or additional materials. Keep the one-sheet clear and easy to review, and contact the organizers if you have questions about what to include.
What to know before Wednesday
With the meeting just three days away, check the details and reach out to A.C.E. directly if you’re considering attending. The announcement provides two ways to make contact: send a direct message to @acehonors on Instagram or call 470.334.6200.
The event is listed for 7:00 PM–10:00 PM at The Moxy Hotel, 329 Marietta Street, Atlanta, GA 30313. Red carpet interviews begin at 7:00 PM. The stated dress code is After 5 / Cocktail, and the event is for guests aged 21 and older.
The announcement does not provide additional attendance instructions. For questions about participation, arrival, or membership expectations, contact the organizers rather than relying on assumptions.
Illustrative image, not an official A.C.E. membership document. The flyer asks attendees to bring a one-sheet with a photo.
Outside Atlanta? Join the virtual session
A.C.E. also lists a Virtual Academy Membership Session for Thursday, October 29, 2026, at 8:00 PM ET. The announcement directs people who are not in Atlanta to express interest by sending a direct message to @acehonors.
If you’re outside the Atlanta area, contact A.C.E. through its Instagram account to ask about the virtual session. The announcement does not provide a separate meeting link or additional access instructions.
A related announcement: 2027 ACE Honors nominations
A related flyer in the Instagram post’s carousel says nominations for the 2027 ACE Honors are open. To be eligible under the stated requirement, projects must be completed and publicly available on a recognized viewing platform by December 15, 2026.
The flyer directs nominations to info@acehonors.org and asks that submissions include links and social media handles. This is a separate route from the membership meeting interest contact: use the email for nominations, and contact @acehonors or 470.334.6200 with questions about the October 28 meeting.
Check the source and contact A.C.E. directly
The event information in this announcement comes from THE CHARLEYS: The Official Trophy of ACE Honors’ Instagram post, published October 24, 2026. Review the post for the original event flyer and its related nomination announcement. For updates or questions about attendance and membership, contact A.C.E. directly through its Instagram account or by calling 470.334.6200.
Jean Alon Media is sharing this third-party opportunity with the local community. We are not organizing the meeting, handling membership requests, or confirming attendance. Learn more about Jean Alon Media’s services.