Fulton County Receives 8 National Association of Counties (NACo) Awards
Fulton County received eight 2024 achievement awards for 2024 from the National Association of Counties (NACo).
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Georgia Entertainment 200 Spotlight: Walker Dalton, Executive Director, Savannah Regional Film Commission
Today, from his position as executive director of the Savannah Regional Film Commission in Savannah, Georgia, Dalton continues to revel in this ever-present potential, saying, “It’s exciting to hear about music, e-sports, live broadcasts and, of course, movies – all in one holistic mindset.”
Feature: Georgia’s Secret Sauce
As Frank Patterson shared in a previous issue of the Creative Economy Journal, there is a giant (peach of an) opportunity to build out the front end of production here in Georgia. We are not truly a real player in this ever-changing media ecosystem if we don’t also develop, finance and produce content here centering writers and filmmakers.
Event Recap: Indie Spotlight ‘Brutal Season’ Filmmaker Panel & Screening
Georgia Entertainment’s newest series, Indie Spotlight, kicked off with an unforgettable event highlighting the independent film Brutal Season on July 26th at the Tara Theatre. The evening began with an insightful panel discussion that offered a rare behind-the-scenes look at the indie filmmaking process.
Weekend Box Office Results: ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Crossing $200M+ After Marvel’s Epic Comic-Con Panel
On the heels of a killer Saturday night in Hall H at San Diego Comic-Con for Marvel, the Shawn Levy directed, produced and written Deadpool & Wolverine grossed $61.5M on Saturday.
Teamsters, Basic Crafts Reach Tentative Deal With Studios Just Before July 31 Contract Expiration
“After a long last 48-hours, we are proud to report that ALL Hollywood Basic Crafts Locals have reached a tentative agreement with the AMPTP late this evening,” the Lindsay Dougherty-led Local 399 said late on July 27.
Jazz Matters 8th Annual Summer Concert at the Wren’s Nest Honoring Dante’s Down the Hatch
The 8th annual Jazz Matters at the Wren’s Nest summer concert, set for Friday, July 26th, 2024, will pay tribute to Dante’s Down the Hatch, the country’s longest-standing jazz club that ceased operations in 2014.
FUBU to relaunch iconic brand during Atlanta Fashion Week 2024
The iconic brand FUBU, the collection renowned for its “For Us, By Us” ethos, is set to return stateside at Atlanta Fashion Week 2024.
Macon Film Festival Announces International Premiere Screening of ‘RED FEVER’ as Opening Night Film
The Macon Film Festival is thrilled to announce a special partnership with the Fire Starters Film Festival for its opening night film and the international premiere screening of “RED FEVER,” a groundbreaking documentary directed by Catherine Bainbridge who will be in attendance at the festival.
Empowering Youth Through Filmmaking: RE:IMAGINE’s Summer Programs Boost Local Creative Economy
RE:IMAGINE a leading organization dedicated to empowering young filmmakers and fostering creative talent, is excited to announce the launch of its impactful summer programming.