Barnes & Thornburg partner Stephen G. Weizenecker has been elected incoming chair of the American Bar Association (ABA) Forum on the Entertainment & Sports Industries.
Georgia Entertainment, in partnership with Visit Columbus GA and the Columbus Film Commission, held the annual Georgia Entertainment 100 event last week. Local business owners, entertainment executives along with legislators and government officials gathered to learn more about the creative economy in the region.
The Initiative aims to leverage public-private partnerships to create a music ecosystem that expands economic equity and the creative economy, ensures societal opportunity and inclusion, and increases access to education.
Josh Harris is the CFO and Cofounder of FilmHedge. Today he talks about the company’s pipeline of projects, how creators can be considered for financing and the role of film incentive programs.
Skillshot Media CEO Todd Harris detailed how his company’s involvement in the gaming world stems from the tax credit Georgia provides for game developers. In terms of employment population, “Georgia is 12th in the gaming industry.”
The Georgia Unscripted Roadshow event’s next stop is Middle Georgia on October 18th. The event will be held at the Museum of Aviation in Warner Robins, the second-largest aerospace museum of the United States Air Force.
It was very moving to be in Athens yesterday at the Tax Credit Review witnessing the political process in action. It was a packed session as lawmakers heard from industry leaders, state officials and others as they explore the return on investment and value of Georgia’s film incentive.
SCAD Atlanta has expanded its presence in the heart of Midtown with the addition of its FORTY FIVE building and new cutting-edge technology.
Governor Brian P. Kemp, in conjunction with the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD), today announced that the state achieved an unprecedented milestone: a full decade of business excellence, earning the rank of No. 1 state for business
Co-Chairs Rep. Shaw Blackmon and Sen. Chuck Hufstetler confirmed the October 4th meeting in Athens. The event will begin at 9:00 AM and be held at Athens Technical College; 800 US Hwy, 29 North, Building A, Room 139, Athens, GA 30601. It will be live streamed.