Any film makers around Central Alabama?

Looking to get back into film. I started learning After Effects and Premier Pro back in 2018 and stopped in 2020ish. I am currently in Central Alabama and willing to make long trips to do some collabs and learn from someone with experience. I have a GH5 with a lower end cinema lens. No additional lighting equipment, but I do have some nice DJI mics. If anyone is interested in working on something together, please let me know. I am definitely a beginner and have no idea how to create a film from start to finish.

Also, if anyone has good book recommendations on beginning my film journey I would greatly appreciate it!!!