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April 24, 2023

Lt. Governor Jones and Speaker Burns Announce Appointees to Review Georgia’s Tax Credits

Today, Lt. Governor Burt Jones and Speaker of the House Jon Burns announce their respective appointees who will work on behalf of the Georgia General Assembly to review all Georgia tax credits, including Georgia’s film tax credit. Announced last month, this review is intended to support Georgia businesses while ensuring a significant return on investment for Georgia’s taxpayers.

April 24, 2023

The Recap: Georgia Entertainment 100 Event Focuses on Workforce Development, Education & Progressive Policy

Dozens of statewide legislators, entertainment executives, advocacy leaders and other government officials attend to network with peers around the theme of continuing Georgia’s leadership in job creation and education in the creative industries.

April 21, 2023

It’s Time: The 47th Annual Atlanta Film Festival takes over Plaza Theatre

Every spring, our 11-day festival presents approximately 150 to 175 local, domestic, and international works selected from over 10,000 submissions (consisting of 7,900+ films and 2,100+ screenplays) representing approximately 40 countries.

April 21, 2023

The State of Esports: Collegiate esports rolling, GFA, Skillshot Media and more

Episode 6 of The State of Esports is here! We inch ever so quickly toward summer, but the updates in the collegiate esports space aren’t stopping. This episode…

April 21, 2023

International Trip to Cannes To Tout Georgia’s Film & TV Industries and Atlanta’s Fintech Ecosystem

“Filmhedge is sponsoring the Marche du Film’s International Film Finance Forum as well as a number of other events at Cannes like the Producer Forum, where many films land lucrative distribution and sales deals,” said Gosier. “These events comprise the top echelon of the entertainment industry.”

April 18, 2023

Athena Studios – More than another Georgia studio

I recently met with Joel Harber, Athena Studios CEO in Athens after learning they had just received the certification of occupancy for the studio. When I arrived late in the afternoon, there was one vehicle I could spot – Joel was there. It would be a memorable moment for me as he and I were about to walk the property virtually alone, buildings purposed built, massive studio walls towering over us – we were in that “space between” – the space between creation and activity.

April 17, 2023

Jon Gosier: What’s the problem FilmHedge solves?

Jon Gosier is Co-founder and CEO of FilmHedge. He says trust is the primary problem investors have with putting money into films. FilmHedge was started to help address the trust issue and open up capital for filmmakers.

April 13, 2023

Atlanta Film Festival Announces This Year’s IMAGE Film Awards Honorees

“We are excited about the return of the IMAGE Film Awards Gala and proud to honor this esteemed group of individuals who have made vast contributions to Georgia’s film industry and community,” said Chris Escobar, ATLFF Executive Director.

April 13, 2023

Georgia Film Academy’s Scott Votaw to Speak at Columbus Film Commission Quarterly Meeting

The Columbus Film Commission has announced that Scott Votaw, executive director of the Georgia Film Academy (GFA), will be the featured speaker at the next quarterly meeting on May 10th.

April 12, 2023

Entertainment Leaders, Business Executives and Government Officials Set for Georgia Entertainment 100 Event

The largest Georgia Entertainment 100 event ever will be held next week in Westside Atlanta. The evening affair will host the who’s who of film, music, gaming and broadcast around the theme of workforce development and education. The invite only gathering is also an opportunity to honor elected leaders and government officials acknowledging their role facilitating Georgia’s digital entertainment economy.

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