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“This bill is a positive sign that the House values the film industry’s contribution to Georgia,” said Randy Davidson, publisher of Georgia Entertainment News. “However, many details need to be looked at including the impact on smaller productions and the nine options in the bill to get the full credit.”
Steve Cohen of United Talent Agency shared incredible insights to a packed audience yesterday in Columbus at the RiverCenter for the Performing Arts. His comments complimented the updates shared by Film Commissioner Joel Slocumb about recent activity in the region along with updates about Flat Rock Studio, Columbus State University, Georgia Film Academy and advocacy efforts to promote rural film production.
In a joint press conference around tax credits and mostly targeting credits around data centers, House Bill 1180 was announced.
Our thriving creative economy contributes to Georgia being not only an ideal place to do business, but also an incredible place to live and explore.
Georgia’s extraordinary entertainment industry lies in its people. It is time to reach all Georgians and provide them with opportunities in this thriving Creative Economy.
The client contacts in attendance included Andrew Ratcliff, CEO of Tweed Recording Studio, Lynda Smith, Founder of Entertainment Tourism of Georgia, Dugan Bridges, President of F7 Film Distillery and William McLane, CEO of Yom Ice Cream.
The incentive helped Georgia weather a recession and build an industry. That impact on small businesses continues today. More than 15,000 Georgia businesses support our state’s film industry.
This event marks a game-changing moment for Rural Georgia, positioning itself as a force to be reckoned with in the film industry.
Georgia Entertainment, in partnership with Philanthro Films, and South Georgia Studios hosted the ninth Georgia Unscripted Roadshow at the Rainwater Conference Center in Valdosta.
The Columbus Film Office today announced that Steve Cohen, Head of UTA’s Atlanta office, will be the featured speaker at their next quarterly meeting. The meeting will be held at the RiverCenter for the Performing Arts on February 7th from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM.