The 2023 tour will gather industry experts, business executives, elected leaders and government officials to discuss the local creative economy and the impact of film, music, broadcast, digital production and gaming in each region. For more information contact us here.
June 9, 2023 – Georgia Entertainment has released the dates of the 2023 Georgia Unscripted Roadshow. The first event will take place on June 22nd at The Lewis Room in Athens, Georgia. The purpose of this and the other 8 roadshow events is to highlight Georgia’s creative economy and the impact of the entertainment industry in each community.
The agenda for each event will vary, with a focus on education and workforce development, local private/public collaboration and select businesses participating in the growth of the creative economy. Georgia Unscripted Athens will feature:
- “Local Creative Economies” – David Sutherland, UGA, Terry College of Business
- “Workforce Development & Education” – Scott Votaw, Georgia Film Academy
- “Building Georgia’s Digital Entertainment Future” – Brennen Dicker, Georgia State University
- “Local Stories” – Panel discussion with local business executives working in film, music, gaming, arts, etc.
The 2023 Georgia Unscripted Roadshow is presented by FilmHedge, PhilanthroFilms, and South Georgia Studios along with premier partners Assembly Studios, Brasfield Gorrie, ICP, and Yancey Entertainment.
The slated dates are:
Athens – June 22, 2023 –
Alpharetta/Roswell – July 19, 2023
Marietta – August 3, 2023
Augusta – Postponed, Weather
Valdosta – New date coming, postponed because of hurricane damage in the region
Columbus – October 5, 2023
Warner Robins/Macon – October 18, 2023
Rome – November 2, 2023
Savannah – November 17, 2023
“We are honored to have so many companies supporting the 2023 roadshow. These engaged organizations support a forward thinking economic environment and further awareness of Georgia’s multilayered creative economy,” concluded Davidson.
Additional partners include Apache Rental Group, Barnes & Thornburg LLP, City National Bank, Cabretta Capital, Classic Tents, Georgia Entertainment PR Alliance, FitzHenry Films, Flat Rock Studio, Ghost Gaming, Greenspoon Marder LLP, Moonshine Post Production, PC&E, Skillshot, Sonesta Hotels, Tweed Recording and others to be named later.
Other organizations supporting the roadshow include the Georgia Department of Economic Development, Georgia Music Partners, Georgia Production Partnership, BIG Film and Entertainment Alliance, Georgia Film Academy, Georgia Screen Entertainment Coalition, Motion Picture Association, Consulate General of Israel to the Southeastern United States, Georgia Game Developers Association, Georgia Regional Film and Entertainment Alliance, Georgia Latino Film Alliance, and Georgia CEO.
For more information about supporting the roadshow, contact us and to RSVP click here.
