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Recent commentary, analysis and news:
The actor’s union (SAG-AFTRA) strike took a 118-day bite out of Georgia’s busy 2023 filming schedule, slowing production to a handful of indie projects and the work from smaller studios not affected by the strike. But that didn’t slow the pace of infrastructure development across the state, where private investment in studios, backlots and other production assets continued steadily.
The Georgia Unscripted Roadshow event’s next stop is Valdosta on January 26th. The event will be held at the Rainwater Conference Center and will include filmmakers, economic development officials, elected leaders and business owners from South Georgia and beyond.
The name Sundance has a ceremonial ring to it. Aptly so. The iconic independent film festival’s atmosphere is singular, swirling with the unexpected ingenuity of obscure unknowns and blazingly bright up-and-comers.
As the new year begins, we embrace our blessings in the film and television space. The strikes are over and the opportunity for new and improved relationships in this space start to develop. Many of us look forward to continuing forward — chasing this dream called filmmaking. If you are an indie filmmaker, such as myself, your pursuit never stalled during the strike.
Andrew Capezzuto, Chief Administrative Officer, General Counsel at Georgia Department of Economic Development will be leaving to join Rivian as Director of Corporate Affairs.
The producers of Neon Highway, a feature film starring Beau Bridges and Rob Mayes, wrapped in 2021. Neon Highway was shot exclusively in Columbus, Pine Mountain and Hamilton, GA.
Georgia Entertainment has announced plans to hold a special event at Sundance to highlight the state as a production powerhouse to filmmakers. Presented by RiseImpact and Film Savannah, the event will be held on January 19, 2024.
Production of The Color Purple – a reimagined, bold new take on the classic novel and award-winning Broadway musical – was an economic engine for Georgia, according to new data released by Warner Bros. Pictures. The data was released at a screening of the upcoming film in Atlanta on Monday night co-hosted by the studio and the Motion Picture Association (MPA).
Georgia Entertainment held their Signature Georgia Entertainment 100 on December 14th at Skillshot Media. The immaculate Atrium lobby in Uptown Buckhead was filled with influencers and VIPs in the entertainment industry. The special invite only affair landed in the middle of ‘Games Week Georgia.’
Recognizing the success of the Film & Digital Media Tax Credit, Murphy signed a bill in July to expand the program through 2039 and increase the annual allocation to $430 million. The law increased the base tax credit available to Studio Partners to 40%.