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Today the nonprofit Sundance Institute announced the lineup for the Festival’s annual Beyond Film programming, a series of talks and…
Recently, the plot has thickened. With shifting economic dynamics, technological advances, and increasing competition from abroad, it’s time for the U.S. to reassess its approach to keeping the spotlight on home turf. Enter the proposed Federal Film Office
On Jan, 10, the the Friends of Georgians for the Arts announced the 2025 Georgia Arts Day and Action Summit. The two-day conference will take place on Sunday, Feb. 2 and Monday, Feb. 3.
Lionsgate can relish a No. 1 win in Den of Thieves 2: Pantera this weekend which is now on its way to $15.5M opening, which is $300K more than the start of the 2018 original. Let’s hear it for great dating. The studio known for counterprogramming found a great release date on the schedule and maximized it. The results here are better than 3-day of Gerard Butler‘s last movie with Lionsgate, 2023’s Plane ($10.2M 3-day, $11.8M 4-day).
Georgia’s only festival dedicated to television and digital media, SCAD TVfest will return to Atlanta Wednesday, Feb. 5 through Friday, Feb. 7, 2025.
At the November 2024 Savannah Economic Development Authority (SEDA) Board of Directors meeting, the board of directors voted unanimously to approve an increase in the Savannah Entertainment Production Incentive rebate from $100,000 to $175,000 for feature films and $250,000 to $300,000 for television or internet-distributed episodic productions.
The Discover Dunwoody Distinguished Production Associate Recognition Program shines a light on the hardworking professionals who play vital roles behind the scenes in the film and entertainment industry. For January, we are pleased to recognize Melany Hernandez, whose journey and dedication embody the spirit of this initiative.
As we remember our former governor and president, we reflect on his noteworthy achievements including serving as the 39th president of the United States, receiving the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002 and his volunteer work with Habitat for Humanity, but let us also remember the pivotal role he played in establishing Georgia’s creative economy.
Savannah College of Art and Design has launched the second phase of its film studio backlot. The 11-acre, three-phase expansion now includes the backlot, new state-of-the-art production, modern costume design sewing labs, classrooms, an LED volume stage for virtual productions, a hair and makeup studio and a massive, high-tech prop making shop with tools for woodcutting, welding and painting.
The Cherokee Office of Economic Development announces departure of longtime President & CEO, Misti Martin.