I know dozens of innovators, entrepreneurs and creators across Georgia who continue to stand out despite rapid advances in artificial intelligence, changing consumer behavior and an increasingly crowded marketplace. Many have become trusted mentors over the years, and one trait consistently sets them apart: they embrace change without losing sight of what makes them uniquely valuable.

Georgia Entertainment returns to Toronto this September with From Story to Scale, a slate of strategic gatherings and engagements during the 51st Toronto International Film Festival, Sept. 10-20, 2026. The series returns for a second year.

Produced by WW/SF Entertainment together with brothers Jake and Conor Allyn, “Clean Hands” made its world premiere at the 2026 Tribeca Festival on June 7 at Village East by Angelika in New York. Within days, it landed a North American distribution deal with Vertical.

The conversation examined how Savannah is evolving from a production destination into a broader center for talent development, workforce and intellectual property creation.

Industry event July 14 will spotlight Savannah’s growth as a production hub on Georgia’s Coast.

Bartow County has emerged as a destination for film production and creative economy growth in Georgia. The Film Bartow brand signals the region’s deliberate push into film, gaming, entertainment, technology and innovation.