Original editorial illustration. It evokes a cinema red carpet and does not depict the event.

A cinema red carpet, a feature screening and a cast Q&A are on the schedule in Brookhaven this weekend. The industry premiere of Choosing the Fire takes place Saturday, October 24, from 2 to 6 p.m. at Look Dine-In Cinemas in Brookhaven, Georgia.

The event listing describes an in-person premiere, with director Emari Burrus and cast members JP Hammer, Hailey Hershberger, Katie Ray, Sydney Beaty, Graham Reeder and Peter Stephen Lucic associated with the film. For local film fans and creatives, the afternoon offers a chance to see the movie on a cinema screen and hear from members of its cast during a Q&A.

Event details at a glance

  • Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026
  • Time: 2 to 6 p.m.
  • Venue: Look Dine-In Cinemas, Brookhaven, Georgia
  • Listed program: Red carpet, screening and cast Q&A

For current event details and access information, readers should check the event listing before making plans.

A red carpet and a screening

The premiere brings the film and its audience together in a cinema setting. The red-carpet portion gives attendees an opportunity to arrive for the event before the screening. A cast Q&A is also listed, adding a chance to hear from performers after seeing the film.

The available listing does not provide further specifics about the Q&A format or its timing. It also does not include additional program details beyond the red carpet, screening and Q&A. Readers can use the Eventbrite page to confirm the latest information before making plans.

Director and cast

Emari Burrus is named as the director. The cast members listed for the premiere include JP Hammer, Hailey Hershberger, Katie Ray, Sydney Beaty, Graham Reeder and Peter Stephen Lucic. Their credits are also shown on TMDB’s film page.

That group of performers is part of the event’s appeal for audiences interested in independent film and the people who bring a production to the screen. The listed Q&A offers a chance to hear from cast members in person, though the event information does not specify which participants will take part or what topics will be covered.

One listing detail may be useful when searching for additional information: Eventbrite and SeeItEarly’s Brookhaven listings use the event title Choosing the Fire, while TMDB’s film page uses The Fire We Choose. This preview uses the title shown on the Brookhaven event listing.

A Brookhaven event this weekend

The premiere takes place in Brookhaven at Look Dine-In Cinemas. It is a distinct local event, separate from ABFF screenings taking place elsewhere in Atlanta. The two should not be confused when planning a weekend around film events in the metro area.

SeeItEarly also includes Choosing the Fire in its Brookhaven film-event listings. Those pages provide additional ways to find the Brookhaven event, while Eventbrite carries the event-specific schedule and updates.

Check the official listing before you go

The start time, venue and program are drawn from publicly available event information. Event plans can change, so attendees should confirm the latest details through the official event channels before setting out. This preview does not make claims about ticket pricing or availability.

For Atlanta’s film community, a local industry premiere brings a screening and red-carpet occasion together in one afternoon. The announced cast Q&A adds a direct connection between the audience and the performers. If independent films and local premieres are part of your weekend plans, this Brookhaven event is one to keep in view.

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Based on publicly available event listings. Atlanta Wave TV is not credentialed and is not attending. Information current as of October 23, 2026; confirm details through official event channels.