Jasmine Guy and Kadeem Hardison first set foot on the Clark Atlanta University campus decades ago to shoot Spike Lee’s “School Daze,” the film that preceded “A Different World.” Now they are back in Atlanta for the next generation of the iconic series.
With shifting economic dynamics, technological advances, and increasing competition from abroad, it’s time for the U.S. to reassess its approach to keeping the spotlight on home turf. Enter the proposed Federal Film Office (FFO)—a centralized, national agency that could ensure the U.S. film industry continues to thrive in an evolving global market.
Each month we bring you a list of ongoing productions in Georgia. This information is provided by Georgia.org and reproduced by Georgia Entertainment to bring you the latest, verified productions.
A Westside Love Story screens at the 39th Annual Out On Film LGBTQ+ Film Festival on Thursday, Oct. 1 at 7 p.m. Set in Atlanta’s historic West End, the film follows two queer HBCU students whose late-night search for food becomes an unexpected first date, centering Black queer joy while challenging stigma around HIV. 1. AWLS Info Sheet
ATL Jewish Film presents Swedishkayt: YidLife Crisis in Stockholm with a live performance by Eli Batalion & Jamie Elman on Saturday, October 17 at the MJCCA.
More than half of travelers say what they see on screen influences where they go, which raises an interesting question for Georgia: are we doing enough to connect the stories produced here with the communities where those stories were made?
Presented by the City of Atlanta in collaboration with local colleges and universities, Avant South is an annual gathering focused on strengthening Atlanta’s position as a leading technology and entrepreneurial hub. This year’s theme, AI in Action, will move beyond predictions about artificial intelligence to examine where the technology is already delivering results, where challenges remain and what comes next.
A bipartisan bill introduced Thursday would add a national production incentive on top of state programs, and Georgia has a direct stake in how it gets written.
Created in Columbus honors the creatives making their living in the region — artists, filmmakers, musicians, performers, writers and independent producers — alongside the local businesses and professionals whose work makes their creative output possible. The evening will also serve as a recruiting moment, amplifying Columbus to decision-makers across Georgia and beyond who are looking for unique locations, capable partners and communities investing seriously in their creative sectors.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta can rest easy: A merged Paramount Warner Bros Discovery would already account for 36 movies on the release schedule for 2027.