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A dynamic leader and vibrant voice in the industry, Lawrence is a member of both the Recording Academy and ForbesBLK, bringing a wealth of experience and credibility to the Columbus music scene.

Stranger Things creators the Duffer Brothers will receive the Variety Showrunner Award at the 13th annual SCAD TVfest next month. The university's signature event celebrating the best in TV and streaming, SCAD TVfest will screen at the state-of-the art SCADshow theater in Midtown Atlanta Feb. 5–7, 2025.

The Atlanta Jewish Film Festival (AJFF) has revealed the lineup for its milestone 25th anniversary edition, running Feb. 19 to March 16. This year’s festival will present 50 films – 22 documentaries and 28 narrative works – that celebrate the diversity of Jewish experiences around the globe.

“Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist” leads across the television categories with nine nominations, including recognition for stars Hart, Don Cheadle, Jackson, Taraji P. Henson and Terrence Howard.

Today the nonprofit Sundance Institute announced the lineup for the Festival’s annual Beyond Film programming, [...]

The Liberty Theatre, a cherished cultural landmark and the first African American theatre in Columbus, Georgia is proud to announce a series of exciting events to commemorate its Centennial Anniversary. Spanning over a century, the Liberty Theatre has stood as a symbol of resilience and creativity for the African American community and will celebrate its rich legacy with a vibrant lineup of activities.

Recently, the plot has thickened. With shifting economic dynamics, technological advances, and increasing competition from abroad, it’s time for the U.S. to reassess its approach to keeping the spotlight on home turf. Enter the proposed Federal Film Office

On Jan, 10, the the Friends of Georgians for the Arts announced the 2025 Georgia Arts Day and Action Summit. The two-day conference will take place on Sunday, Feb. 2 and Monday, Feb. 3.

Lionsgate can relish a No. 1 win in Den of Thieves 2: Pantera this weekend which is now on its way to $15.5M opening, which is $300K more than the start of the 2018 original. Let’s hear it for great dating. The studio known for counterprogramming found a great release date on the schedule and maximized it. The results here are better than 3-day of Gerard Butler‘s last movie with Lionsgate, 2023’s Plane ($10.2M 3-day, $11.8M 4-day).

Georgia’s only festival dedicated to television and digital media, SCAD TVfest will return to Atlanta Wednesday, Feb. 5 through Friday, Feb. 7, 2025.