The August 23rd House and Senate tax credit review committee meeting will be held at the JW Marriott Savannah Plant Riverside District. The meeting will start at 9:00 AM. Diego Santana, legislative assistant for Senator Chuck Hufstetler (Co-Chair) noted that film would not be on the agenda for this meeting.
We are pleased to report that construction on the Assembly Studios portion of Assembly Atlanta and much of the infrastructure for the entire project is now substantially complete, and our main tenant has begun moving into its leased production facilities.
Georgia Entertainment, in partnership with Cobb Travel and Tourism, held the third 2023 Georgia Unscripted Roadshow in Marietta last week.…
Dr. Brad Yates, dean of UWG’s School of Communication, Film and Media, said the collaboration will not only enhance the school’s academic offerings but also reinforce its commitment to providing students with the real-world experience essential to their success in the industry.
The success story of Georgia’s Film Tax Incentive transcends production stages. It has been the driving force behind the meteoric rise of the post-production sector, culminating in the creation of high-paying jobs and growing businesses.
Jon Gosier, Co Founder of Georgia based FilmHedge, comments on the creative landscape of Georgia.
The creative industries in Georgia represent a combined $37 billion in revenue, including 200,000 employed with $12.1 billion in earnings, and $62.5 billion in total economic impact. The creative industries represent 5 percent of all employment and 4 percent of all business revenue in the state.
The modern, traditional, alternative, hometown, big-city suburban cultural soup that’s Cobb County, Georgia – and Marietta, in particular- is seasoned right for the entertainment industry.
Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) has been named one of MovieMaker’s 25 Best Film Schools in the U.S. and Canada of 2023.
Workers in production departments for TV commercials across the United States are going public with their union with the backing of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) and the Stand With Production movement.