As TIFF expands its industry offerings ahead of TIFF: The Market launching in 2026, Industry Selects continues to offer accredited professionals a curated showcase of titles positioned for the global marketplace, including compelling stories, established talent, and breakout debuts from around the globe.
The grand opening marked a significant milestone in Georgia’s film industry, showcasing the state’s commitment to workforce development and innovation. The 32,000-square-foot facility, adjacent to the Assembly Atlanta campus, is now providing hands-on training and real-world experience for students preparing to power Georgia’s thriving film and television industry.
More than a ribbon cutting, symbolic of long-time vision and the immense educational opportunity that lies ahead, the ceremony was a convening of storytellers—leaders and advocates staunchly devoted to helping Georgians create a livelihood in the dynamic and diverse film industry.
Mountain View Group, a creative agency known for aligning strategy with storytelling, announced today its acquisition of Tribe Pictures, a premier video storytelling studio based in the New York City metro area.
Four Georgia-based actors have projects premiering at the prestigious Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) this year. The films showcasing these talented artists are among the most anticipated projects of the festival, which runs from September 4-14.
The founder and CEO of Georgia Entertainment, Randy Davidson, outlined the state’s competitive position in the film industry during a BBC interview on Sunday, emphasizing Georgia’s continued appeal to major productions and independent filmmakers, including a possible return for key, major players in the state.
Randy Davidson, founder and CEO of Georgia Entertainment, spoke with Chuck Thomas in early August on the “Chattin’ with Chuck” podcast as part of Atlanta Film Chat.
Production began this week on “Southern Scares,” an ambitious horror mystery that brings acclaimed actress Dee Wallace to the Columbus area for a locally-helmed feature film shooting in the region.
The largest Jewish film festival in the Southeast and one of the preeminent Jewish film showcases worldwide — announced a bold new chapter at its invitation-only Kenny Blank Vision Initiative (KBVI) Founding Visionaries Event on Tuesday, August 12, at Assembly Studios. Approaching 90% of its $2.5 million growth goal, the organization revealed plans to rebrand as ATL Jewish Film and expand its mission beyond the flagship annual festival into a year-round arts and cultural nonprofit with an expanded slate of programs, events, and initiatives.
Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28), along with Rep. Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11), Senators Raphael Warnock (GA) and Marsha Blackburn (TN), introduced H.R. 4840, Creative Relief and Expensing for Artistic Entertainment, or ‘‘CREATE” Act, a bill to extend and strengthen Section 181, the only federal tax incentive specifically targeted at supporting U.S.-made films, television, and sound recordings by allowing 100% deduction of production costs in the same year those costs are paid or incurred.