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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.

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.

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. 

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.

We wanted to show our love for it. It’s an amazing, iconic score, and we both were on board from the get-go. But, the challenge then, obviously, is when you have something that precious, let’s not overuse this. Let’s find the perfect moments, let’s be respectful.

Shadowbox Studios will open its doors to creators, producers, and entertainment leaders on Aug. 6 for "The Creator’s Toolbox" — an exclusive event designed to spotlight the evolving role of production spaces in today’s dynamic creative economy.

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.

This trip was not simply a delegation—it was a declaration. Our group is committed to supporting, co-creating, and building with the extraordinary people we met. This journey has only just begun, and we hope it leads to a formal co-production agreement between Georgia and Israel.

Since he began at Forsyth County Schools 20 years ago, Walkup has taught at every level – elementary, middle school and high school. He found like-minded educators and dreamers at the middle school level. At Otwell Middle School, Principal Precilla Saint-Jean and Educational Technology Coach David Miller helped him turn the seed of students’ broadcast and film career dreams into an educational reality.

Georgia Entertainment partnered with SET the Show to host a premier industry event spotlighting the state's production infrastructure and creative economy. Presenting and supporting partners, Discover Dekalb, Enterprise, Hyatt, Sonesta and IHG participated in a curated experience bringing together top entertainment buyers, executives, and creators from around the world to see firsthand why Georgia continues to rise as a global content hub.