Missouri wants to attract Hollywood back to the Show Me State. The Missouri Legislature has passed tax credits for the film and music industries.

University of Georgia students Garrett and Xander Chiaramonte establish Clear Mountain Entertainment, a one-stop-shop for artist management, media services, band booking and event production. They knew Athens would be the heartbeat of CME and are committed to creating jobs for local creatives.

Broadway actor and voiceover artist Michael Stiggers Jr., a 2009 graduate of Columbus State University’s Theatre Education program, returns to his alma mater on Friday, May 12 as the featured speaker for its three commencement exercises. Among his credits are Broadway appearances in “Beautiful: The Carole King Musical,” making him Columbus State’s first graduate to perform on a Broadway stage, and “The Lion King.”

The tax credit program has been one of the most successful economic development programs generating $9 of economic activity across the state for each tax credit dollar allocated.

This is the AMPTP’s first public pronouncement since talks broke off Monday night, when it said that had “presented a comprehensive package” of proposals to the guild that included “generous increases in compensation for writers as well as improvements in streaming residuals.”

Georgia Production Partnership (GPP) has a long history of dedication to the growth and support of the thriving entertainment industry in Georgia. The organization has effectively championed the Georgia Film Tax incentive that has been a crucial catalyst to the continuation of Georgia’s rich tradition of storytelling.

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“I have two studios in my district. They’re both doing well,” said Rep. Ray Garofalo, R-Chalmette, citing studies by the lieutenant governor’s office which say that the tax break generates $1 billion to $2.2 billion in economic activity in Louisiana every year.

While the film office has been highly successful in helping make Georgia a leading hub for movie and TV productions, it hasn’t been as successful with the music industry, said Mala Sharma, president of Georgia Music Partners, the state’s leading music industry advocacy organization.