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“From an engineering, design, architecture and construction standpoint, it’s intriguing to come up with different ways to be more efficient in the building and actual use of facilities.”

Nearly 10,000 High School Students converged on the Georgia World Congress Center for competitions in Career Fields spanning cosmetology, construction, welding, and film. GFA and Chapman/Leonard were on-site with hands-on experiences covering Camera, Lighting, Broadcast, and Art Department.

For the filmmakers behind The Electric State and Avengers: Endgame, Atlanta has been a home base for over a decade. The combination of incredible facilities, diverse locations and a thriving local crew base has made Georgia not just a filming destination, but a place people choose to put down roots.

Luxury housing does not simply reflect growth, it often precedes it. Where high-capacity buyers choose to invest provides insight into long-term confidence in a region’s trajectory.

Starting in Fall 2025 and continuing into early Spring 2026, GFA partnered with RE:IMAGINE to host a series of hands‑on “Mock‑Set” workshops for more than 350 AVTF students from DeKalb and Gwinnett counties. Students visited the GFA Assembly Studios Hub to rotate through immersive stations focused on cinematography, lighting, production sound, set photography, and screenwriting as they built skills and confidence ahead of their county film festivals.

Jordan Jenkins, Vice President of Investments at Variant Investments, breaks down why independent film has become one of the firm's most compelling areas of focus.

Georgia’s film industry isn’t just rolling cameras in Atlanta studios anymore — it’s setting up on barrier island beaches, small-town streets, and even inside South Georgia theme parks.

SXSW today announced a new Keynote and 11 Featured Sessions for the Innovation, Music and Film & TV Conferences. Additionally, Phil Schiller, a 35-year Apple veteran and former SVP of global marketing, will join the previously announced Featured Session with David Pogue to share stories and insights on Apple’s first 50 years.

Benefiting  Two Sparrows Village and Variety – the Children’s Charity of Georgia, this highly anticipated event will transform the Town at Trilith Cinemas into a scene straight out of the silver screen. Guests will arrive in style, walking a red carpet lined with professional photographers capturing every glamorous entrance.

Themed "A-List," this premier evening brings together 400 of Georgia's most influential marketing and creative professionals to honor the campaigns and leaders who define excellence in our industry.