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Recent commentary, analysis and news:
Chris Brearton was in Georgia last night as part of UGA’s Terry College of Business Alumni Spotlight Series. Brearton oversees MGM’s unscripted TV, the MGM+ streaming service and also holds the role of VP of corporate strategy for Amazon’s Prime Video and Studios.
Georgia’s film and entertainment community has an unquestioned charitable aspect. During the strike, there have been numerous food drives, support gatherings and donation collections to support those that have suffered most during this period. Many of these efforts are not publicized but those served will never forget the kindness.
A newly released study based on unprecedented access to Georgia film production data confirms the state’s film tax incentive has fueled billions in economic activity statewide — $8.55 billion in fiscal year 2022 alone; is responsible for nearly 60,000 jobs; and generates a return on investment of $6.30 for every $1 in tax incentive.
Georgia Entertainment, in partnership with the City of Rome, Rome Floyd Chamber, and the Rome International Film Festival held the seventh 2023 Georgia Unscripted Roadshow at the historic Desoto Theatre in downtown Rome. The event gathered local business owners, entertainment executives, and creatives along with legislators and government officials to learn more about the creative economy in Northwest Georgia.
The Georgia Unscripted Roadshow event’s next stop is Rome on November 2nd. The event will be held at the Desoto Theatre in the heart of downtown. The event will highlight entertainment opportunities in the region with a focus on workforce development and local businesses participating in the growth of the creative economy.
Functioning as a liaison between the industry and hospitality partners, city and county departments, public works, public safety, local businesses, and issuing film permits for Rome and Floyd County.
The State of Georgia, a leader in global film production, has been using its signature partnership approach working with the public and private sector to produce film opportunities. Results can be seen year-round in every corner of the state.
Georgia Entertainment, the leading source of news and information about the film, music, esports/gaming and other areas of digital entertainment, has announced a bi-annual printed publication. Georgia Entertainment: The Creative Economy Journal’s inaugural issue will be distributed to 3,903 professionals in December.
When you look at Creative Economies closely, it becomes clear that the Film and Television Industry is pivotal in their success. Film and Television draw indirectly from a myriad of related creative industries, such as graphic design, fashion, culinary and music.
Municipalities are building broadcast studios at recreation complexes for little league ball games – funded by tax payers, organizations everywhere are building mini-studios, small franchised studios are being sold, podcast studios are a given at high schools, cyc walls are rampant, custom sets for banks, hospital rooms, bars are everywhere. Because content will be created, stories must be told.