Hear from “Will Trent” director, Eric Dean Seaton, and co-executive producer, Henry Jones, about why shooting Georgia for Georgia is so special. They along with Season 3 cast love our local, high-quality crews.
The groundbreaking series, which aired from 1987 to 1993, followed the lives of students and faculty members of the fictional Hillman College, an HBCU based in Virginia. Although “A Different World” never filmed scenes in Georgia, exteriors for Hillman were shot at Spelman College.
Drive around Atlanta, Georgia, long enough and the city starts to feel flat, crisscrossed with highways and personal injury lawyer billboards, home to Walmarts the size of football fields. This is, improbably, where Millie Bobby Brown – Stranger Things star, Netflix golden goose and self-made lifestyle millionaire – has chosen to base herself.
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.