Jeral’s goal is to train everyday people how to get their break into the film industry by teaching editing workshops. These workshops have resulted in past attendees getting their first projects, which he then guides them through.

Production company Argentum Entertainment moved from Los Angeles to metro Atlanta this year, and now it is starting a film fund modeled after those used by major Hollywood studios.

Meanwhile, film crews and their stars fill hotel rooms, eat in restaurants and they keep other local businesses humming during their visits.

While filming in Rome, GA, the movie “Meagan Leavey” gave a local family-owned restaurant, the Shrimp Boat, an economic boost.

Those familiar with St. Marys will see plenty of familiar scenes from the city including local businesses, homes and landmarks.

“Give us a little bit of time,” says Buddy Palmer, president of Create Birmingham. “We’ll be reeling them into Alabama.”

Stepakoff’s speech will focus on how the state’s role in the film and TV industry and how the Georgia Film Academy are utilizing this growth to create a sustainable ecosystem which will help create jobs and drive the state’s economy.

Students at the Georgia Film Academy from Columbus State University have begun their internships on a movie being filmed in Columbus.

Singer, songwriter and community activist Joyce Annette Brookshire, known as the “Duchess of Cabbagetown,” passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 4, 2017.

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