Monthly screenings hosted by Reel Friends feature local shorts, live filmmaker commentary, and networking for Georgia’s growing film scene. The next event takes place Tuesday, Nov. 11, at 8:30 p.m., and will feature a curated lineup of Atlanta-made short films followed by an interactive live director commentary.
Dan Trachtenberg’s Predator: Badlands is now opening to $40M — a record domestic debut for the 20th Century Studios’ 38-year-old Predator franchise.
The RIFF Kickoff underscored Georgia Entertainment’s commitment to supporting local film initiatives and showcasing the state’s entertainment industry. The event served as an introduction to the Rome International Film Festival, connecting industry professionals with the local community.
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.
The ABFF Pop Up Tour will be at AMC Madison Yards 8 Nov. 8-9, according to a press release. This is a new initiative from the American Black Film Festival, which is based in Miami Beach, meant to expand the festival’s reach beyond its flagship event. Other pop ups have taken and will take place in New York, Dallas and Los Angeles.
Set to be held at the brand new Trilith LIVE, this exclusive, invitation-only gathering will convene the state’s most influential entertainment industry leaders, including partners, directors, producers and key stakeholders who shape the policies and business landscape of Georgia’s thriving creative economy.
Erin Greer, principal and global technology practice area leader at Gensler, will deliver the keynote address, and the summit will feature two panel discussions exploring Georgia’s growing entertainment tourism sector and strategies for production-community collaboration.
Alpharetta-based startup, Imagination Square Studios, received multiple silver awards this past month of October, at both the 21st annual Davey Awards and the 20th annual W3 Awards. These wins are based on trailers, which conceptually promote two projects currently in production.
Sandy Peaches Productions announces commencement of production of Weewax, the company’s first foray into feature films. This is the story of Weewax, a struggling artist who discovers a mob has been murdering his peers to increase the value of their work – and he’s next!
The brightest creators and stars in film and television attended the 28th annual SCAD Savannah Film Festival in Savannah, Georgia, Oct. 26 – Nov. 1. The fun of seeing these icons on the sidewalk or the red carpet was not the biggest bang the university’s festival had to offer. Instead, it was listening to professional insights at in-depth panel discussions and in one-on-one interviews that shone the biggest spotlight on the creation of stories for screen today. for example, actress/producer Dakota Fanning and screenwriter/director Michael Angelo Covino shared glimpses into the changing landscape of filmmaking.