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and national award-winning projects across the United States as well as the United Kingdom, Argentina, and Vietnam. Her experience in the industry includes working as a producer, writer, director, editor, and location manager on numerous independent films, documentaries, commercials, corporate videos, music videos, live television specials, podcasts, and multi-platform branding campaigns. In 2005, Walker, local developer Tony Long, and Mercer professor Craig Coleman founded the Macon Film Festival as an extension of the then newly renovated Capitol Theatre. Alongside a dedicated group of community leaders and volunteers, Walker helped to grow the festival to what it is today. She eventually transitioned to the role of programmer managing the festival's film selection process and overseeing festival logistics. 1 MACON FILM FESTIVAL: This year the film festival will be celebrating 17 years of bringing independent film and filmmakers to downtown Macon. The festival will feature close to 90 films screening in multiple venues throughout Downtown Macon, as well as immersive fulldome content at the Museum of Arts & Sciences. The festival offers a little something for everyone with narrative films, documentaries, music films, LGBTQ selections, student shorts and more. Each festival day ends with a special screening of films to give audiences a sneak peek of yet- to-be-released titles. Tickets start as low as $10, and go up to VIP All Access passes, which allow festival goers to experience everything the festival has to offer. An online festival schedule and a link to purchase tickets is available at maconfilmfestival.com. 2 THE GRAND OPERA HOUSE MOVIE SERIES: A season of classic films on the big (really big) screen at The Grand? For only $5? Yes, please. The team at the Grand does an amazing job of programming the series with everything from family friendly films to cult classics. It's an inexpensive night out and a great way to watch some of your favorite films again in a historic setting. Be sure to Tabitha's Top 10 in the 478 PHOTOGRAPHY BY LEAH YETTER TABITHA WALKER IS A PROUD MILITARY BRAT who was born in California but grew up in Texas. After obtaining a BFA from Sam Houston State University, she packed her car and drove to Georgia, sight unseen, to go to film school. Walker moved to Macon after completing a Master of Fine Arts degree from the Savannah College of Art & Design. When moving to Central Georgia, Walker's plan was simple: Stay in Macon for one year, save money working for a large corporation and leave Georgia as fast as she could. Next year, Walker will be celebrating 20 years of being a Macon resident. Walker is currently the sole owner of Big Hair Productions, an independent video production company based in Macon. With close to 25 years experience in the video/ film industry, Walker has had the opportunity to work on a variety of local, regional, 116 maconmagazine.com | AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2022