Georgia Public Broadcasting and the Georgia Council on Economic Education (GCEE) are pleased to announce their Lights, Camera, Budget! resource was awarded a Gold Award of Excellence by the National Association of Economic Educators (NAEE).
The communities of Madison, Greensboro, Eatonton, and Milledgeville make up The Lake Country. “Because of our prime location, we have seen tremendous growth in film, music and gaming in the region,” says Emily Holt with the Eatonton-Putnam Chamber of Commerce.
The soundstage that hosted the debate is one of more than 75 in the state, spread out over 12 studio providers. Before the state’s innovative film tax credit took effect in 2007, Georgia had only one studio.
The event featured a series of trade booths and live demonstrations, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the creativity, talent and innovation at the core of the American film and television industry, which supports 2.6 million jobs in all 50 states.
Alan Clarke, Mitzi Hill and Bruce Siegal, members of the Entertainment, Sports and Media team at Taylor English, have begun a new venture with an accounting firm and a company specializing in financial planning for professional athletes and artists to give a “one-stop shop” to celebrity clients for business, financial and legal advice.
Jeffrey Stepakoff from the Georgia Film Academy to speak, Update on the Columbus Film Fund, recent activity and upcoming opportunities in the region.
Atlanta’s competitive gaming scene has grown significantly with the city already playing host to long-running esports events. Because of the city’s thriving game development and tech industries, Atlanta is becoming a major destination for game creators and players alike.
On Wednesday, November 13, 2019, Governor Brian P. Kemp conducted swearing-in ceremonies for eighteen (18) appointees to serve on the Georgia Film, Music, and Digital Entertainment Commission.
The Veterans Day box office roundup in the US saw Roland Emmerich’s Midway lose its opening battle with a meager $17.5 million take in its domestic launch. Lionsgate has distribution rights and reportedly spent $40 million promoting the film but didn’t have a stake in its $100 million budget.
Get a comprehensive overview of the esports ecosystem at the Esports Summit. General attendee tickets include a tour of Skillshot, access to the B2B Mixer, an all-access badge to Esports Summit panels and presentations, and an escorted tour of Hi-Rez Expo at DreamHack Atlanta.