As the Atlanta Film Festival kicks off, its leader talked about the 10-day event and what it means to the city.

“Maynard,” the documentary about Atlanta’s first black mayor, will be screened Saturday night as part of the Atlanta Film Festival.

Officials in New Mexico’s film and television industry say a new governor may help boost business for film production in the state.

April 12 was the last day of shooting in Georgia for “Gemini Man,” the film most of Savannah has been talking about since it set up shop a number of weeks ago.

William H. Macy returned to Georgia to direct and star in his newest film, “Krystal.” Macy, who lived in Georgia until he was 10 years old, knew he wanted to film in McDonough’s town square as soon as he arrived.

After a decade of generous tax incentives supporting film production in the Peach State, the 42nd annual Atlanta Film Festival will kick off with one of its strongest lineups ever, thanks in large part to the growth of Georgia’s film industry.

In addition to becoming somewhat of a cultural touchstone, “Dead” has emerged as a prime showcase for television craftspeople who still use old-school techniques — including the sculptors, painters, designers and other artists responsible for its award-winning makeup and effects.

The duo’s horror movie, “Spook Bridge,” will first show in Valdosta Stadium Cinemas Friday through Sunday, April 13-15. Viewing times are as follows each day: 1 p.m., 4 p.m., 7 p.m. and 9:45 p.m.

The University of North Georgia (UNG) captured its first-ever Peach Belt Conference (PBC) League of Legends Championship on March 18 at Georgia College in Milledgeville, Georgia.

This bridging of the virtual video-game world with the physical one — and helping companies capitalize in the process — is the premise behind the Atlanta-based gaming startup TheMonetizr.