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Creative Musings from St. Petersburg, Florida

On my trip to St. Petersburg, Florida I met with executives involved with intellectual property and entertainment in this creative town.  I left with a deeper appreciation for how creativity and economic resilience go hand in hand.

50th Edition of TIFF: First Wave of World Premieres Announced

TIFF is sharing the first five Special Presentation titles of its Official Selection set to have their World Premieres at the Festival’s 50th edition this September. These are: Alejandro Amenábar’s The Captive, Steven Soderbergh’s The Christophers, Sung-hyun Byun’s Good News, Nia DaCosta’s Hedda, and Chandler Levack’s Mile End Kicks.

James Gunn - Superman
We Never Switch Teams: Georgia’s Superman Moment

Last night, elected leaders and the industry convened for a VIP screening hosted by DC Studios and the Motion Picture Association. The Plaza was packed and the energy flowed through the audience as we heard from special guests before the film started. Of note, 60% of the post was done in Georgia by Company3. Over $3 million was spent on lodging and catering. Over $4 million of purchased lumber and building supplies. Nearly 4,000 local cast and crew worked on the feature film. 

Take One Recap: Georgia’s Credits and Accounting for Film and Post Featured

The at-capacity event addressed recent legislative updates and streamlined audit procedures that enhanced Georgia’s film tax credit program, making it more accessible for filmmakers and content creators. Industry experts provided insights on navigating these incentives to help productions maximize benefits while maintaining compliance.

Commentary: Crafting a cultural capital of creative workforce development

Georgia is quickly establishing itself as a global hub for creative industries, attracting talent and opportunities across a broad spectrum of artistic fields. To thrive in the arts, it was once considered essential to move to cities like New York or Los Angeles, but creative professionals now find Georgia to be a major player, with a rapidly expanding workforce in film, music, digital media and more.

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