Chosen from 1,555 total submissions, the following 80 feature film screenplays, 42 pilots, and 32 shorts represent the top 10% of all entries.
Since its founding in 2015, the GFA has bolstered the state’s creative economy by training Georgians for work in production, game development, digital entertainment, and more.
With many states and countries competing for their part of the content creation sector, Georgia is in an enviable position. Georgia’s smart policy decisions have allowed our state to eclipse previous booming entertainment centers like Florida, Louisiana and North Carolina.
Act for a Change is searching for writers and directors for our August show “Bridges over Barriers.”
To kickoff Georgia Entertainment’s Thought Leadership Series, Blackman sat down with Founder and CEO Randy Davidson to share moments that have been impactful to his career and detail Georgia’s relationship to Diversity in entertainment.
“Reel Connections” offers a platform for dialogue and recognition, showcasing the achievements of Black filmmakers and media professionals and their invaluable role in the advertising and entertainment landscape.
As an Augusta-born creative, he shares a unique perspective on why the city is great for filmmaking.
These events connect entertainment professionals, artists and local businesses in Dunwoody, the Atlanta Perimeter, Georgia and beyond.
“If it is your dream, and it is your hope, if it is that thing you wake up and go to bed with and you can’t shake it; that is something that is bigger than you. Do not stop,” Tyler Perry stated. “I wish for every dreamer in here, I wish you persist until you get to the other side and see how sweet it is.”
During the meeting on Feb. 12, Smith mentioned Ushers’s Super Bowl Halftime Show. Usher made it a point to shine light on Atlanta and its culture throughout the performance.