If there was a theme for Georgia’s creative industries in 2024, it would surround the convergence of tourism and entertainment. Communities all over the state are recognizing the power of adjoining local creative organizations while recruiting entertainment productions to the region.
We can’t imagine that any exhibitor is complaining about the diversity or the amount of product in the marketplace. With an $80M second weekend, that’s the 16th best second weekend ever for a movie, and the second best second weekend for a videogame movie after Super Mario Bros’ ($92.3M).
Official theme song debuts in anticipation of film’s world premiere at Atlanta Film Festival on April 26. Legendary Atlanta songwriter/producer was music director for film about 1996 Atlanta Olympics with original score written and produced by local jazz pianist/composer Joe Alterman
The Columbus Film Office hosted their latest meeting at the Patrick Theatre inside The Columbus Museum on April 10. These events connect entertainment professionals, artists and local businesses from Georgia and beyond and provide an opportunity to share information about activity in the region.
The 78th edition of the Cannes Film Festival is slated to be another blockbuster success after today’s announcement of the Official Selection 2025 which was unveiled at the traditional annual meeting with the French and international press. Georgia native, Spike Lee, will be returning to the Croisette with the feature film Highest to Lowest, screening out of competition.
HOCA Studio aims to redefine Atlanta’s independent film scene
Animation Summit returns to Atlanta this year on May 21, 2025, to celebrate all aspects of the animation industry, the professionals working in the industry, and those who aspire toward animation careers and projects.
RE:IMAGINE is proud to announce Reel Connections: Spring, an immersive evening dedicated to showcasing the next generation of filmmakers, taking place on Thursday, April 24, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the iconic Tara Theatre.
Beth B. Moore has joined Founders Legal as Senior Counsel, bringing her extensive experience in entertainment, corporate, and intellectual property law to its expanding practice. Based at Atlanta Tech Village in Buckhead, the firm is a leading force in the city’s technology and innovation community.
As someone who works closely with producers, studio executives, accountants, and creatives navigating film incentives across the country, I can say this with confidence: Georgia’s recent changes to its film tax credit audit process are not just welcomed—they’re a game changer. And they couldn’t have come at a more critical time.