The biggest role of Georgia Production Partners now is to make sure legislators know the value of the state’s film tax incentives, and the impact on job creation for Georgians.
Bill Sanford, the National Director of Operations for Cinelease Studios, reflects on recruiting and retaining studio positions in a work culture of problem solvers with a singular focus – smooth and successful productions.
The largest Georgia Entertainment 100 event ever was held at ICP Production Centre April 19th in Westside Atlanta. The invite-only affair hosted the who’s who of film, music, gaming and broadcast around the theme of workforce development and education.
Mala Sharma of Georgia Music Partners provides background and information regarding the formation of the organization and their role advocating for the music industry in Georgia.
Episode 6 of The State of Esports is here! We inch ever so quickly toward summer, but the updates in the collegiate esports space aren’t stopping. This episode…
I recently met with Joel Harber, Athena Studios CEO in Athens after learning they had just received the certification of occupancy for the studio. When I arrived late in the afternoon, there was one vehicle I could spot – Joel was there. It would be a memorable moment for me as he and I were about to walk the property virtually alone, buildings purposed built, massive studio walls towering over us – we were in that “space between” – the space between creation and activity.
Jon Gosier is Co-founder and CEO of FilmHedge. He says trust is the primary problem investors have with putting money into films. FilmHedge was started to help address the trust issue and open up capital for filmmakers.
Jay Rabbit is Founder and CEO of ICP. The company has been Georgia’s go-to source for professional audio production solutions for over 40 years. Today, Jay talks about the challenges companies have retaining employees and finding great people.
I have been hearing about South Georgia Studios for a while and plans to build a large studio around the Valdosta area. So I traveled to Quitman, Georgia to learn more. (Quitman is just off of I75, outside Valdosta, 3 hours south of Atlanta). I met with Honnie Korngold and was also introduced to Lisa Folsom, Film Liaison, South Georgia Film Office.
In the middle of the pandemic, Keith Roush took a literal leap of faith to bring his family and company to Georgia from Los Angeles. Roush Media, a high-end post production firm, now serves both Los Angeles and Georgia. Showing his commitment to Georgia, Keith dissolved his corporation in California and is now a Georgia-based corporation fully committed to the state.