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.
Mark talks about a misconception many have about who’s benefiting from the direct spending that is facilitated in Georgia via the film tax credit. From his perspective the tax credit benefits Georgia families and Georgia businesses.
The State of Esports Update: This week’s episode covers women in esports, an update on the Peach Belt Conference competition in Aiken, SC, highlights Kennesaw State’s & UGA’s success and Collegiate Valorant.
As Cinelease continues to expand in Georgia and beyond, company leaders discuss the connection with their parent company Herc and how this connection is part of the first class experience productions can expect. (Gannon Murphy, Jessa Grazioplene, Derek Elkins and Mark Lamberton)
Entertainment lawyer Steve Weizenecker is a partner at Barnes & Thornburg LLP. He shares his history with the film tax credit dating back to 2007/2008 and how complicated the credit was at that time.
The State of Esports Update: This week’s episode covers pro Esports and collegiate collaborations, LAN Event at UGA, Georgia Game Developers Association (GGDA) Best of GA Game Jam nominees, Skillshot hosts international invitational, and behind the scenes of a World Championship.
LaRonda Sutton is the Co-President of Georgia Production Partnership. She talks about the history of the organization as the original advocacy group working to create policy to attract film projects to Georgia.
The last few weeks have been exciting in Georgia with a major LAN from HBCU Esports League and Cxmmunity held at the Skillshot Media Arena at Uptown. Also – this year is starting off strong with news from our very own Georgia based Blue Mammoth Games, a Ubisoft Studio announcing the schedule for 2023 Brawlhalla.
Matt Davis is the Founder and President of Reel Supplies based in Georgia. The company provides building products and supplies exclusively to the film and entertainment industry. Today he talks about the economic impact and jobs created as a result of film activity in Georgia and the rippling impact for the state’s economy as Reel Supplies acquires their products from other Georgia-based companies.