Georgia Entertainment News has released the details of the first 2023 Georgia Unscripted Roadshow in Athens. The first event will…
Rather than taking the crew around the world to all these far-off locations, SCADPro is bringing these locations to the set of of the feature film, COLLATERAL DATA.
The 2023 tour will gather business executives, elected leaders and government officials to discuss the local creative economy and the impact of film, music, broadcast, digital production and gaming in each region.
New insights on Georgia’s rapidly growing entertainment industry reveal how industry investment boosts rural and suburban economic development, provides workforce opportunities for Georgia’s diverse labor markets, and reinforces the goal of building Georgia’s status as a global digital entertainment capital.
Today, SAG-AFTRA and the AMPTP began formal negotiations for a new contract, and with the agreement that neither organization will comment to the media about the negotiations during the process.
Production is due begin in September in Georgia. Locations being considered include Columbus, Rome and Athens according to people familiar with the project. Producers include Mary Aloe of Aloe Entertainment, and Tiffany FitzHenry of FitzHenry Films.
Matt Davis is the founder and CEO of Reel Supplies based in Georgia. The company provides building products and material for productions shooting around the state. He credits the Georgia Entertainment Industry Investment Act with helping the company grow and being able to pay employees above the industry standard.
In this article I will approach the topic of key constructs that hold the Creative Economy together and that must be nurtured to ensure full success. This will include how creative industries organize, are funded, and are measured to ensure success.
I visited Rome, Georgia, to meet with local stakeholders about happenings in the region related to film and entertainment. Rome is a thriving Georgia community with a growing economy, bustling downtown, and a rich arts and culture scene.
The new name reflects the growth of Georgia businesses in the state’s evolving entertainment industry and its impact on all areas of Georgia’s creative economy. Misty Holcomb will continue as Executive Director.