The effectiveness of California’s Film & TV Tax Credit Program 2.0 in retaining and attracting in-state production is affirmed in an annual progress report released by the California Film Commission. The report provides comprehensive data through year-three of the expanded tax credit program launched in 2015.
Axis Replay, Atlanta’s newest entertainment and gaming venue, will host the kickoff of the city’s first-ever Esports Week Atlanta on Wednesday, November 14. EWA is a gathering focused on highlighting and celebrating the emerging world of esports.
Jennifer talks to us about her firm’s “Feet on the Street” services. Basically, her firm will do most of the leg work for those wanting to get in on Georgia’s booming film industry and do not live in the state.
Join the Dekalb Entertainment Commission for the second Entertainment Expo, uniting top Entertainment professionals from the Film, Music and Digital entertainment industries! The Expo will go in-depth on the latest industry trends, provide opportunities to walk away with tangible items to enhance your portfolio as well as provide guidance on how to specifically get in the entertainment business in Georgia.
Halloween keeps breaking records. Venom crossed the $500 million mark worldwide, with revenues from China and Japan still to be counted. Add A Star Is Born, with Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga showing more legs than expected and it looks like this month will help make 2018 the best Box Office year ever, with final revenues projected to land somewhere between $11.6 and $12 billion.
DreamHack is partnering with The American Video Game League, High School Esports League and Twitch’s Twitch Student program to launch high school and college esports matches at DreamHack Atlanta.
Jeff talks to us about his favorite movie: The Big Lebowski. He loves the great writing and dialogue that gets better with every watch.
Atlanta North Studios announces the launch of Stage 8, a new 180-degree Procyc green screen stage equipped with DMX controlled light grid. The stage can be used as a stand-alone rental studio for any production that requires a sound-controlled environment.
One of the film’s being shown at the SCAD Savannah Film Festival next week is from Director Jenica Bergere. The movie is part of large slate of features being included in this year’s festival. Jenica is a well respected actress and director. Her first movie as a director was COME SIMI – a hilarious story essentially about her life. This movie is quiet different.
Rick talks to us about how they recruit their officers and the struggle it can be at times. All officers go through training and are subjected to multiple background checks.