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This year’s honorees will participate in awards presentations, moderated conversations, and master classes with SCAD students, offering a unique opportunity to connect with some of the most celebrated individuals working in the entertainment industry.

Combined with state incentives, local infrastructure and a festival that puts them side by side with Disney legends and blockbuster franchises, Georgia is quickly becoming a breeding ground for the next generation of animation.

Georgia Entertainment will host an invite-only VIP Social Mixer on October 23 immediately following the State of the Industry Summit at Trilith Studios, one of Georgia’s most significant annual gatherings for leaders in film, media and entertainment.

Last week in Savannah, I had the opportunity to engage in three important gatherings that together show how entertainment, tourism and policy are shaping Georgia’s future. Being there recharged me, with friends and colleagues rallying around jobs, economic development and the vital role of the creative industries.

Jason Drakeford is a professor of practice at Georgia State University's Creative Media Industries Institute where he has spent the last six years utilizing his knowledge of the film industry to teach advanced courses that help strengthen connections between arts and media students and the region’s creative industries.

The Savannah Film Alliance hosted a well-attended gathering this week at Savannah Technical College, bringing together creatives, producers, festival organizers and industry leaders from Atlanta and all along the Georgia coast. 

Governor Brian P. Kemp today joined the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) in announcing that the state broke tourism records for the third consecutive year and ranked No. 5 in the nation for overnight visitation for the fifth year in a row.

Hosted at The Loft, the evening featured panel discussions, a fireside chat and an after-party, drawing creatives and community leaders from across the region.

Georgia ranked in the top five in 10 categories and claimed the overall No. 1 ranking. The Top States for Doing Business Survey is the 16th in the annual series. Building on this recognition, Georgia continues investing in future opportunities through the Rural Site Development Initiative, which helps local communities prepare development-ready industrial sites.

Fulton Films will host its 5th Annual Red Carpet Series on Thursday, October 16, 2025, from 7–10 p.m. at the Aviation Museum. The annual gathering brings together local and regional film partners, industry professionals, elected officials and creative talent who collaborate with Fulton Films throughout the year.