Chavis-Rucker is a multiple Emmy Award-winning TV journalist and film industry professional.
The City of Atlanta Mayor’s Office of Technology and Innovation, in collaboration with the Atlanta Collegiate Entrepreneurship Syndicate (ACES), hosted the second annual Avant South—the city’s groundbreaking event designed to foster innovation, entrepreneurship and technological advancement.
A quick drive north of Atlanta on I-75 will take you to two prominent locations in Georgia’s vibrant creative scene—the cities of Rome and Cartersville. From its picturesque landscapes and classic architecture to its burgeoning film industry, the Northwest Georgia region offers a unique blend of natural beauty and cultural richness that attracts tourists, investors, filmmakers and creatives alike.
In Episode 3 of the State of Esports, we get a preview of the STEM Innovation Center & Esports Arena in Bartow County, GA. This 7,000sq ft space features stadium seating and state of the art equipment. The grand opening was attended by both city and state elected officials noting gaming as a key sector in economic and workforce development.
Tyler Blackwell infuses a double dose of artistic and technical talent into the backbone of Georgia’s film, television, and broadcast industry.
The red carpets are ready as the curtain rises on the highly anticipated 21st Rome International Film Festival (RIFF), running Oct. 31 to Nov. 3, 2024. Nestled in the heart of historic Rome, Ga., this year’s festival is a must-attend event, with a curated lineup of film premieres, celebrity appearances, and thought-provoking discussions. RIFF is a celebration of cinema, culture, and storytelling.
Working on the design of Tyler Perry Studios, the first major film production campus in Georgia, is a lofty gig for a young architect and her design firm. But it’s where Maria Guerra-Stoll, now president and CEO of PAM Studios, cut her teeth in film studio design in 2007.
We were honored to attend The FACEs of Fashion: “A Celestial Experience” on Sunday night, September 29th. The venue was full of energy with a powerful networking reception, visual performances, and a runway fashion show. This is the first of several events to highlight Fulton County’s FACE 2024 Experience, which recognizes the county’s robust resources in fashion, art, culture, and education.
Imagine a world where storytelling isn’t confined to a screen or a set of speakers, but is an immersive, interactive experience. That’s gaming today.
At the end of last week and into the weekend, the Midtown Atlanta campus of the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) hosted its scheduled AnimationFest educational sessions and panels, creatively dodging the weather to keep attendees safe from the rain and winds of Hurricane Helene.