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The 2026 Legislative Session will be remembered as one of the most ambitious and consequential in recent memory for Georgia’s hospitality and tourism industry.

“Studios are really looking inward. They’re incorporating more vertical integration. They’re doing partnerships and acquisitions,” says Jezlan Moyet, president of Georgia Entertainment. “They’re making sure that not only do they have the infrastructure, but also the resources to continue to have competitive bids and world-class ecosystems.”

This behind-the-scenes feature explores the making of Netflix’s His & Hers Season 1 and the creative decision to film in Georgia, where the story’s haunting mystery comes to life.

For those spending Memorial Day weekend close to home, the community is invited to gather at the Avondale Estates Town Green for an afternoon of live theatre, music, and family-friendly programming at the A Shakespeare Happening Spring Series featuring Romeo and Juliet performed by The Atlanta Shakespeare Company.

The Marché du Film reaffirms its position as the world’s leading marketplace for film sales, project financing, and industry expertise, marked by an expanding level of international participation in 2026.

Kick off Memorial Day Weekend with a unique musical experience in honor of the Miles Davis Centennial. The Miles Electric Band, also known as M.E.B., will perform in concert at Atlanta Symphony Hall, 1280 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta, GA 30309, on Friday, May 22nd at 7:30 pm.

As much as Harris is excited about shooting near (and with) his family and putting other Georgia residents to work in the process, he is encouraged by the positive momentum he’s seeing in the industry following its recent years of hardship. And while this hardship was experienced everywhere, not just in Georgia, Harris is pleased to see the state turning a corner, navigating industry-wide changes and stepping out as a leader.

Katrina Pitts, President and CEO of Artistic Heights Academy, a creative talent development institute, shares her mission to prepare the next generation of artists for a rapidly evolving industry.

For more than 45 years, Savannah College of Art and Design has helped define Georgia’s creative landscape, preparing superstars of the stage and screen while expanding its reach into sports and competition.

MomoCon is working with 14 Atlanta area nonprofit organizations that serve youth to invite more than 1,400 kids to the cosplay, animation, gaming, and music convention this year. The youth will be attending on Sunday, May 24.