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Recent commentary, analysis and news:
DreamHack, the world’s leading gaming lifestyle festival and part of ESL FACEIT Group, returns to the Georgia World Congress Center May 15–17, transforming downtown Atlanta into a three-day celebration of gaming, creators, and digital culture.
Greg Kaufmann, founder of the Atlanta chapter of CAIA, makes a compelling case for why Atlanta and Georgia are at a historic inflection point. Over the last decade, the entertainment and sports industries have emerged as legitimate institutional-grade investment options, and the world is paying attention.
In an era when consumers can skip ads, mute commercials and scroll past sponsored posts in seconds, major brands are getting creative about how they capture attention and build loyalty.
Porchfest transforms front porches in historic neighborhoods into live music stages, turning residential streets into a free, walkable festival open to the public. It was launched in 2007 in Ithaca, New York. Since that time, the event has expanded across the US. Festival Producer Melody Kiser said that it really began to take off in Georgia over the past decade or so.
SEAT brings together tourism and economic development leaders preparing for global visitors, artists shaping the visual identity of communities, and sports and live event partners who know how global moments drive content and visitor demand. The timing reflects a genuine convergence already taking shape across the state’s creative economy.
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.
“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).
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.