For many theatre students, the bright lights of Broadway are the ultimate goal. But for Columbus State University alumni Richard Frazier-Sostillio ’11 and Nicholas Sostillio ’12, ’21, the most important stage isn’t in New York City—it’s the one in the classroom.
ARRI, a leading global premium manufacturer of camera and lighting technology for motion picture and live entertainment, has entered into an agreement to sell its global rental activities in Europe, the United Kingdom, and North America to H2 Equity Partners. Illumination Dynamics will remain part of ARRI and is not included in the transaction.
Producer Eric Tomosunas, founder of Atlanta-based independent media company and studio Swirl Films, is a filmmaker focused on helping other independents rise and monetize their work. It’s a mission that’s personal because he’s in the trenches himself, an independent filmmaker who has also produced more than 60 feature films and made-for-TV movies throughout his career.
Immersive entertainment is one of the fastest-growing sectors of the global creative economy, and Georgia is becoming a key part of that story. Just as film incentives helped make the state a production powerhouse, the same creative talent and infrastructure are fueling a new wave of experiences that blend technology, storytelling and interactivity.
Periods of transition are when relationships are built, perspectives are shared and future conversations begin. By the time legislation is introduced, committee meetings are scheduled and decisions are moving through the process, the organizations that have invested in consistent engagement are already part of the conversation.
One of the world’s pre-eminent LGBTQ+ film festivals, Out On Film runs this year from September 24–October 4
Soccer Legend from the 1970s Will Be Guest of Honor on Consecutive Nights as Part of Post-Film Panel Discussion. The event will also be in partnership with Soccer in the Streets organization based in Atlanta.
There is a particular kind of electricity that runs through Atlanta. You feel it the moment you land at Hartsfield-Jackson in the music spilling out of car windows, in the murals that turn entire city blocks into galleries, in the way strangers greet you like family.
Fanning, who was born in the Atlanta suburb of Conyers in 1998, was nominated for outstanding lead actress in a comedy series for her performance in “Margo’s Got Money Troubles.” It is her second nomination in the category.
140,000 visitors have come to Decatur Square over the past month to celebrate all things soccer at DecaturWatchFest ‘26, far exceeding the City’s expectations. From July 9 to 19, Decatur WatchFest ‘26 will show the World Cup quarter finals, semi finals and final matches, plus seven concerts, including Decatur’s own Indigo Girls.