Actress, director, and comedian Valeka Jessica has been named a headliner for Theatrical Outfit’s Launchpad 2.0: A Made in Atlanta Festival.
UNG has announced the projects selected for the inaugural cohort of its Micro-Budget Narrative Feature Lab, a new initiative supporting independent filmmakers developing feature-length films in Georgia.
The “From Story to Scale” programming will take place on March 13, 2026, at Limestone Rooftop inside the Cambria Hotel in Austin, Texas. The programming is designed to spotlight innovation and the convergence of the creative industries in Georgia.
In her new role, Spaulding will oversee event production and development initiatives across Georgia Entertainment’s channels, helping shape the next phase of the organization’s strategic growth. Already instrumental to Georgia Entertainment’s events, she will expand her leadership as live experiences become a central part of the company’s offerings.
Today the Sundance Film Festival announces the 2027 edition will make its Boulder, Colorado debut on January 21–31, 2027. This will be the first time the Festival will welcome global audiences to its new location.
This June 5th and 6th, the city of McDonough is hosting the inaugural McDonough Storytellers Film Festival (MSFF) in multiple locations in the charming and historic McDonough town square, approximately 30 miles South of Atlanta.
Production in Georgia continues to draw top-tier cast and crew, who share why the state remains a premier destination for filmmaking. This behind-the-scenes look at ABC’s hit show, Will Trent, highlights filming across Georgia, with Gwinnett County serving as one of the main production locations.
Lisa Anders, COO of Explore Gwinnett, shares her journey in the tourism and film industry. She speaks to Explore Gwinnett’s dual mission of driving film production business to Gwinnett County and supporting the local creative economy.
The Columbus Film Office has announced an extension of the application submission deadline for its Local Filmmaker Grant Program to March 31, 2026. The extension comes in response to overwhelming interest generated at last week’s Columbus Creator’s Mixer.
The mixer marked a public launch of the film office’s broadened scope, which now encompasses gaming, music, podcasting and digital content creation alongside traditional film.