From Yellow Pages to Feature Films, Eddie Evans Built a Career on Grit, Adaptability and Georgia Pride. Athens-born and Georgia-raised, Eddie Evans set his sights on the film industry long before it flourished in his home state.
From the snow-dusted slopes of Park City to the sun-drenched promenades of Cannes, the Georgia Entertainment team spent the past year doing what we love most: telling Georgia’s story to the world.
Phil Lord and Christopher Miller’s Project Hail Mary continued to swell in its second weekend with a Saturday of $22.7M, +55% for a 3-day of $54.5M, a great -32% hold.
Gillian Rabin describes Resolve Media Group as more than just a production house; it’s a creative ecosystem. Built as a community of producers, directors and filmmakers, the company focuses on developing standout intellectual property while supporting clients who need hands-on production expertise.
Electric Owl Studios will host the Producers Guild of America for a “Sips @ Stages” Event featuring a distinguished panel discussing “Women Producing the Future”. The event is open to all film professionals.
Go behind the scenes of Weapons, the Academy Award-winning supernatural thriller directed by Zach Cregger, filmed in Atlanta and released in 2025 by Warner Bros. Pictures. The film earned Amy Madigan the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her portrayal of Aunt Gladys.
Q & A with Kurt Geoppinger, Sign Shop Lead, at Universal Production Services at Assembly Studios
Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) students dominated the 2026 Southeast Emmy® Student Production Awards, winning 11 of the 23 awards presented and earning 31 nominations overall—including sweeping all nominees in eight categories.
The Atlanta Film Society invites you to the 50th Annual Atlanta Film Festival and Creative Conference, taking place from April 23rd to May 3rd, 2026. Filmmakers from all over the world will converge upon Atlanta to celebrate films ranging from documentaries to narratives, from shorts to features.
Ashley Woitena, President & CEO of Visit Columbus, shares why 2026 is shaping up to be a record-breaking year for one of Georgia’s most dynamic destinations.
One of Gainesville’s most beloved summer traditions returns with new energy, bigger touring talent, and an enhanced concert experience as Live at the Smithgall, the annual outdoor music series hosted at the historic Smithgall Arts Center, announces its 2026 lineup.
“Baristas vs Billionaires”—a new documentary about the rise of Starbucks Workers United and a new generation of working-class activists—will make its Georgia premiere as a Special Presentation of the 50th Annual Atlanta Film Festival (ATLFF 50).
The infrastructure is here, the financial incentives are here, and there’s a mountain of evidence mounting that brands + entertaining + content is a simple formula for economic growth. It’s on us to believe this time is ours to claim.
Craig Miller, founder of Craig Miller Productions (CMP), who passed away in October 2025, was recently honored at the Georgia State Capitol for his lasting contributions to the state’s film industry.
The world’s spotlight on a destination hosting a global sporting event creates opportunities for impact that stretch far beyond a single week or month of games.
Amazon MGM Studios‘ Project Hail Mary had a blessed Saturday chalking up $27.1M, just -18% off Friday/preview’s $33.1M which rockets this Ryan Gosling starring, Lord & Miller directed production to a magnificent $80.6M.
Independent cinema has always skirted the norm. But rejection of the traditional distribution model – where film distributors buy movies out of film festivals or elsewhere and release them via streaming or theatrical – has become a prevalent option for smaller filmmakers looking to get their work seen.
Backlight Student Film Festival has announced its 2026 film festival selection, sponsors, and itinerary. The non-profit will celebrate a milestone year, hosting its fifth annual two-day event on March 28 and 29, 2026 in Athens, Georgia.
The 26th annual Atlanta Jewish Film Festival has officially concluded, wrapping its in-theater run across metro Atlanta along with at-home streaming statewide through the festival’s Virtual Cinema platform.
It’s no wonder the makeup and “Star Wars” lover finally found her calling through the Georgia Film Academy (GFA) and the entertainment industry, where today she’s a costume production assistant. She’s already left her mark on the wildly popular “Stranger Things” series, where she created and painted the lettering on the wall for its iconic “ABC wall” set, and “The Walking Dead” series, where she helped build the hospital hallway set.
Georgia Entertainment and Georgia Insider hosted its latest Insiders Social on March 19 at the Office Bar at the Epicurean. Presented by Reel Supplies, the event brought together one of the most dynamic groups the series has seen to date.
Georgia has an impressive musical pedigree. The state has birthed artists like Otis Redding, Outkast, The Allman Brothers Band, James Brown, The B-52’s and R.E.M. It has given the peach state quite a reputation, and in turn it has fueled many musical dreams.
As Women’s History Month approaches, Southern Crescent Women in Business (SCWIB) is elevating the conversation around ownership, innovation, and economic power through its 2026 Women in Business Conference, taking place on Thursday, March 26, 2026.
Walk into the Emma Darnell Aviation Museum and Conference Center on Aviation Circle in Atlanta right now, and the first thing you notice is the sheer volume of it.
Kettering came to Columbus in 2016 to study with the Georgia Film Academy at Columbus State University and never left. Through his production company, MetaModern Films, he has been creating locally made films that put Columbus talent, locations and creative energy front and center.
Juan Arciniegas, Managing Director at Ares Management, pulls back the curtain on the firm’s dedicated sports, media, and entertainment investment strategy, which is the focus of his entire professional work.
On Sunday, 17 May, at the Plage des Palmes, the Marché du Film will host a dedicated half-day summit exploring the new opportunities emerging at the intersection of cinema and the creator economy.
Georgia Entertainment and AMA Atlanta announced today the launch of SEAT | Sports, Entertainment, Art & Tourism, an event designed to bring together leaders across sports, film, brand storytelling, tourism and the arts as these sectors increasingly converge to shape Georgia’s creative economy.
In what’s being called the first registry of record for sports intellectual property (IP) around AI, a new global-digital tech company Callandor Group was formed to provide an infrastructure that ensures sports stars’ likenesses don’t run off and leave them and their sports organizations behind.
The winning play of the 23rd annual Alliance/Kendeda National Graduate Playwriting Competition is “The Red Man” by JuCoby Johnson.
Georgia’s Camera Ready program makes filming in the state easier than ever. The program serves as a single point of contact for everything a production needs, from stages and production support to film permits, regulations and location scouting.
The Metro Atlanta Film Summit (MAFS) convened a sold-out crowd of filmmakers and industry leaders for a full day of breakouts, networking, and mainstage conversations at the YANMAR EVO//Center in Acworth.
This year’s theme, “CTRL + CULTURE = AFRICA’S NEXT CINEMA CODE”, reflects the evolving language of African storytelling in a digital, globalized world. It highlights the powerful intersection of culture, creativity, and technology as filmmakers across the continent and diaspora reimagine and take control of how African stories are told, created, shared, and experienced.
The Georgia Film Academy’s Dramatic Writing Program was developed in 2018, in part because Georgia had become a center of film and television production and needed to build a pipeline of homegrown writers. The course can satisfy an English graduation requirement and is built around four areas: genre and multi-modality, playwriting, film writing and television writing.
Bert Kreischer and his famously shirtless bod will get more airtime on Netflix courtesy of his scripted show “Free Bert,” which will return to metro Atlanta later this year for a second season.
DeKalb County Government CEO, Lorraine Cochran-Johnson, addressed an arts-charged sanctuary space that was standing-room-only for the launch of Arts DeKalb’s DeKalb Council for the Arts. The new arts council’s mission is to lift up artistic voices within the community and highlight opportunities to support the thriving local arts ecosystem.
The 26th annual Atlanta Jewish Film Festival has officially concluded, wrapping its in-theater run across metro Atlanta along with at-home streaming statewide through the festival’s Virtual Cinema platform.
The programming took place on March 13, 2026, at Limestone Rooftop inside the Cambria Hotel in Austin, Texas. The programming was designed to spotlight innovation and the convergence of the creative industries in Georgia.
The weekend is a little lighter than expected, but significantly better than last year, +65% with $86.2M for all titles. Universal’s Reminders of Him didn’t quite hit $20M with $18.2M, though it’s within the range of other female skewing movies like Don’t Worry Darling and Ticket to Paradise, and overperformed its $10M-$15M tracking.
Is there a better way to experience a day on set than… having a day on set? In December 2025, GFA partnered with Fayette County and Forsyth County Schools to pilot a brand‑new style of film competition: The On‑Set Film Sprint, where student teams had just one day on set to bring their short films to life.
Nearly 10,000 High School Students converged on the Georgia World Congress Center for competitions in Career Fields spanning cosmetology, construction, welding, and film. GFA and Chapman/Leonard were on-site with hands-on experiences covering Camera, Lighting, Broadcast, and Art Department.
For the filmmakers behind The Electric State and Avengers: Endgame, Atlanta has been a home base for over a decade. The combination of incredible facilities, diverse locations and a thriving local crew base has made Georgia not just a filming destination, but a place people choose to put down roots.
Starting in Fall 2025 and continuing into early Spring 2026, GFA partnered with RE:IMAGINE to host a series of hands‑on “Mock‑Set” workshops for more than 350 AVTF students from DeKalb and Gwinnett counties. Students visited the GFA Assembly Studios Hub to rotate through immersive stations focused on cinematography, lighting, production sound, set photography, and screenwriting as they built skills and confidence ahead of their county film festivals.
Jordan Jenkins, Vice President of Investments at Variant Investments, breaks down why independent film has become one of the firm’s most compelling areas of focus.
Georgia’s film industry isn’t just rolling cameras in Atlanta studios anymore — it’s setting up on barrier island beaches, small-town streets, and even inside South Georgia theme parks.
SXSW today announced a new Keynote and 11 Featured Sessions for the Innovation, Music and Film & TV Conferences. Additionally, Phil Schiller, a 35-year Apple veteran and former SVP of global marketing, will join the previously announced Featured Session with David Pogue to share stories and insights on Apple’s first 50 years.
Benefiting Two Sparrows Village and Variety – the Children’s Charity of Georgia, this highly anticipated event will transform the Town at Trilith Cinemas into a scene straight out of the silver screen. Guests will arrive in style, walking a red carpet lined with professional photographers capturing every glamorous entrance.
Themed “A-List,” this premier evening brings together 400 of Georgia’s most influential marketing and creative professionals to honor the campaigns and leaders who define excellence in our industry.
Lawdragon is a legal media company that provides free online news and editorial features, including well-known guides to the nation’s leading lawyers. Through its Lawdragon press division, the company also provides content, marketing, and branding services for lawyers and firms.
Place is more than geography, it is the foundation for identity, inspiration and interaction. In the context of the creative economy, placemaking is not a passive process but a deliberate act that draws people, talent and opportunity into proximity.
Pixar original’s Hoppers leaped to a $46M U.S./Canada opening, the best seen for a Pixar original as well an original animated movie since 2017’s Coco. Global was also big at $88M, $42M of that from 40 territories.
Artistic Heights Academy (AHA), a leading Creative Talent Development Institute, proudly announces the launch of Creative Launchpad, a new digital platform designed to connect artists, families, and supporters while expanding access to structured creative development resources.
This highly anticipated annual event features a dynamic cohort of choreographers, alongside the organization’s Dance Canvas: on Film screening, celebrating innovation in both live and cinematic dance.
The non-profit will celebrate a milestone year, marking the 5th anniversary of the Festival.
Students in the Terry College Full-Time MBA and Master of Science in Business Analytics programs spend a lot of time learning how AI agents will transform their future careers, but they were recently asked to explore how AI will transform film and video content.
From an opening night world premiere filmed in Atlanta to a wave of Georgia musicians performing across Austin, the state’s creative economy is impossible to ignore this March.
Savannah College of Art and Design students received credits on “Scream 7,” which filmed in part at SCAD Film Studios.
Set in the late 18th century, Venus, like much of Hamilton’s work, is a wilderness narrative. The film follows a teenage girl as she escapes captivity on Ossabaw, a barrier island on the coast of Georgia, and travels through the treacherous terrain of South Georgia to freedom in Spanish Florida.
Moreaux: “In my role overseeing the Costume House at Universal Production Services at Assembly Studios, I manage both the operational and creative sides of the costume rental facility.
Following its in-theater run across metro Atlanta, the 26th annual Atlanta Jewish Film Festival (AJFF) continues statewide with its Virtual Cinema, streaming March 6–15, 2026. With à la carte streaming tickets or an all-inclusive At-Home Streaming Pass, audiences across metro Atlanta and Georgia can enjoy 20 feature films and all 16 short films from this year’s Festival lineup.
The opening of Cosm Atlanta, which is located adjacent to the Atlanta Hawks’ State Farm Arena and Mercedes-Benz Stadium, follows the company’s first two venues in Los Angeles and Dallas, both of which opened in 2024.
Frank Patterson, president and CEO of Trilith Studios, makes the case for why Georgia is one of the best places in the country to build and grow a business. In Patterson’s view, Georgia simply gets it. The state understands what businesses need to succeed and has created a policy environment that makes it possible.
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The Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) continues its decades-long legacy of shaping the global film industry. This year, 211 SCAD alumni and current students and two professors contributed their talents to films nominated for the 98th Academy Awards®, underscoring SCAD’s role as a premier pipeline to the world’s leading studios and creative teams.
Reel Friends, the Atlanta-based independent film production company founded by Rocco Shapiro, today announced its first annual Reel Friends Block Party, a free community celebration sponsored by The Coca-Cola Company.
Filmmakers and location professionals alike point to Georgia’s welcoming environment, experienced local crews and the Georgia film tax credit as major draws, while location managers give a nod to the genuine partnership and support from the Georgia Film Commission at both the city and state level.
The team filmed for about a week in December 2019, after Swift and Wright secured funding through a meeting with local stakeholders. Wright told community leaders that visitors come from across the country and around the world to experience what the documentary calls the “southernmost whitewater in the U.S.”, drawn by both the Chattahoochee River rapids and the region’s southern hospitality.
The 26th Annual Atlanta Jewish Film Festival proudly announces the winners of its 2026 Jury Awards, honoring exceptional storytelling, artistic excellence, and courageous filmmaking from around the world.
The annual Metro Atlanta Film Summit (MAFS)’s mainstage closing panel will feature hit Netflix series Stranger Things Executive Producer Iain Paterson, Supervising Location Manager Tony Holley, Location Manager Kyle Carey, Lead Sculptor Alexander Sherrod and Set Decorator Jess Royal on March 13.
Chelsea Spivey, Vice President of New Business Development and Production Incentives at Revolution Entertainment Services, breaks down exactly what the company does. At its core, Revolution is a production payroll company serving clients across the full spectrum of the entertainment industry.
One of the world’s preeminent film festivals, the Atlanta-based, Oscar®-qualifying Out On Film brings five of 2026’s most anticipated queer films and documentaries to Southern audiences with its “Spring Mini-Fest’26,”.
Cinespace Studios, a leading global platform of premium film and television soundstages, today announced the opening of a new purpose-built soundstage campus in Los Angeles.
“We interact with fans based on their past ticket purchases and preferences, ensuring they discover experiences tailored just for them,” says Peter Conlon, chairman of Live Nation Georgia from the entertainment company’s regional headquarters in Atlanta.
The David Ellison owned Paramount can claim the first big No. 1 opening of the year for an MPA title as Spyglass’ Scream 7 roars to a franchise best opening of the year with a $64.1M domestic opening and $97.2M opening worldwide.
Ryan Manthey of CAIA, the Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst Association, shares what makes this organization a cornerstone of the alternative investment community. With 35 chapters and 14,000 members worldwide, CAIA has built a powerful global network, and the Atlanta chapter is no exception.
Actress, director, and comedian Valeka Jessica has been named a headliner for Theatrical Outfit’s Launchpad 2.0: A Made in Atlanta Festival.
UNG has announced the projects selected for the inaugural cohort of its Micro-Budget Narrative Feature Lab, a new initiative supporting independent filmmakers developing feature-length films in Georgia.
Now in its 27th year, Columbus State University’s annual Guitar Symposium will be a special homecoming for two Schwob School of Music graduates: Leonela Alejandro ’23 and Dragoș Ilie ’19.
The platform debuted in Downtown Atlanta at Georgia State University’s Creative Media Industries Institute during the University’s Homecoming Week, featuring a live demonstration, curated fashion film screening, and panel discussion.
The “From Story to Scale” programming will take place on March 13, 2026, at Limestone Rooftop inside the Cambria Hotel in Austin, Texas. The programming is designed to spotlight innovation and the convergence of the creative industries in Georgia.
As Georgia’s creative economy continues to mature beyond service production into a hub for original storytelling, a new generation of filmmakers is emerging, forming artists who not only work in the state but build lasting creative capital from within it.
DreamHack, the world’s leading gaming lifestyle festival and part of ESL FACEIT Group, will return to Atlanta’s Georgia World Congress…
Decatur WatchFest ‘26 today announced the launch of its Volunteer Program, designed to support a series of events scheduled to celebrate all things FIFA World Cup ‘26™. 350 volunteers will be selected and trained to support concerts and other activities, and to be ambassadors for the City.
In her new role, Spaulding will oversee event production and development initiatives across Georgia Entertainment’s channels, helping shape the next phase of the organization’s strategic growth. Already instrumental to Georgia Entertainment’s events, she will expand her leadership as live experiences become a central part of the company’s offerings.
Today the Sundance Film Festival announces the 2027 edition will make its Boulder, Colorado debut on January 21–31, 2027. This will be the first time the Festival will welcome global audiences to its new location.
This June 5th and 6th, the city of McDonough is hosting the inaugural McDonough Storytellers Film Festival (MSFF) in multiple locations in the charming and historic McDonough town square, approximately 30 miles South of Atlanta.
Production in Georgia continues to draw top-tier cast and crew, who share why the state remains a premier destination for filmmaking. This behind-the-scenes look at ABC’s hit show, Will Trent, highlights filming across Georgia, with Gwinnett County serving as one of the main production locations.
The move to Assembly Studios marks a significant step in INTENNSE’s continued expansion as the league builds toward its full 2026 campaign—introducing more teams, deeper fan experiences, and a larger live audience footprint.
Lisa Anders, COO of Explore Gwinnett, shares her journey in the tourism and film industry. She speaks to Explore Gwinnett’s dual mission of driving film production business to Gwinnett County and supporting the local creative economy.
The Columbus Film Office has announced an extension of the application submission deadline for its Local Filmmaker Grant Program to March 31, 2026. The extension comes in response to overwhelming interest generated at last week’s Columbus Creator’s Mixer.
The mixer marked a public launch of the film office’s broadened scope, which now encompasses gaming, music, podcasting and digital content creation alongside traditional film.
Vaughn is widely known for her roles in Meet the Browns, the hit sitcom The Steve Harvey Show, and Tyler Perry’s Miss Governor, which Vaughn wrote, produced, directs and stars in filmed in Georgia streams on Netflix.
In a world where traditional media once ruled, a new wave of digital creators is flipping the script, and it all started with video game play. Gaming culture isn’t just about entertainment; it’s a launchpad for a brand-new kind of economy.
Some good news: the post-Presidents’ Day weekend in U.S./Canada wasn’t that slow with all films grossing just over $79M, +2% from a year ago. The 2026 year to date B.O. stands at $1.05 billion, still ahead of 2025 by 7% per industry estimates.
Georgia Entertainment attended the 26th annual Atlanta Jewish Film Festival (AJFF) Opening Night on February 18, 2026, at the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center in Sandy Springs, Georgia, where a sea of community united to celebrate the festival’s kickoff.
The 13 additional projects bring the line up to 120 Features, including 90 World Premieres, 2 International Premiere, 5 North American Premieres, 6 U.S. Premieres, 16 Texas Premieres + 52 Short Films and 20 Music Videos.
Chad Tennies, CEO and founder of Resolve Media Group, shares an exciting shift in the company’s direction. After 12 years of building intellectual property for others, Resolve Media Group is now turning the lens on itself, developing its own stories for the world to see.
Five-time Olympic medalist, the most decorated Black winter Olympian and mother Elana Meyers Taylor grew up in Douglasville, Georgia. This week, she won her first gold medal at the age of 41.
The Atlanta Opera will celebrate the groundbreaking of the Molly Blank Center for Opera and the Arts on Monday, February 16, 2026, at 4pm with a ceremonial event bringing together civic, cultural, and community leaders, marking a major milestone in the company’s continued growth and investment in the city of Atlanta.
When you’re filming on location in Georgia, as many productions have this year and last, you get it. The state’s locations, crew, infrastructure, and Southern hospitality are unbeatable.