From the neon-lit streets of Savannah standing in for Cocoa Beach, 1969, to the massive Atlanta soundstages where astronauts bounced across a recreated lunar surface, Fly Me to the Moon brought the grandeur of the Space Race to life in Georgia.
“Podcast Pro” delivers a step-by-step blueprint for producing a long-form narrative podcast series. The course is designed for anyone interested in podcasting, from first-time creators to filmmakers, journalists and producers ready to expand into audio.
Champ Bailey, Executive Producer of “Signing Tony Raymond,” shares the story of how a legendary NFL career led to an unexpected but exciting new chapter in film. Film production wasn’t part of the original plan after retirement, but Champ’s curiosity and drive to explore new ventures opened the door.
The Savannah Regional Film Commission expanded its rebate program in January, adding an additional tier that lowers the barrier for independent productions to film in the region.
DreamHack Atlanta and MomoCon Anchor Expanded 2026 Lineup. Games Week Georgia has announced its return to Atlanta in May 2026
From the soundstages of Savannah to the bright lights of Broadway, Georgia’s creative influence is taking center stage. The state’s investment in education, arts and storytelling continues to produce world-class talent whose impact extends far beyond film and television.
Super Mario Galaxy Movie minted $153M WW this weekend sending its running global cume to $629M. It is the second highest grossing movie so far in 2026.
Kicking off the festival, Opening Night will feature IDIOTS, directed by Macon Blair and filmed in Georgia. The high-energy narrative comedy showcases an all-star ensemble including Dave Franco, O’Shea Jackson Jr., Mason Thams, Kiernan Shipka, Nicholas Braun, Peter Dinklage, and Killer Mike, bringing together major talent and local filmmaking spirit.
With a current Local Hire Rate of 72%, Georgia has meaningful headroom, and each 1% increase in local hiring equates to approximately $8.3 million in wages retained within the state.
Atlanta’s premiere film nonprofit, RE:IMAGINE ATL, has officially opened applications for its Summer 2026 No Comment Filmmaking Fellowship, an immersive eight-week program designed to support the next generation of storytellers and creative talent entering the film industry.