Travis Moore is a Covington City Councilman and the Co-Owner of Covington Vacation Rentals, which he runs with his wife Lindsey. He joined Georgia Entertainment at Cinelease Studios – Three Ring studios to share his perspective on the region’s thriving tourism industry.
In this 2 part episode of The State of Esports, we get a full Games Week Georgia preview. Games Week Georgia, brought to you by Ghost Gaming and Skillshot, celebrates the video game and esports industry, bringing together gaming leaders and experts from around the world.
CEO of Skullz Incorporated, Wes Byrd, has combined his skills in tech & e-commerce with his passion of gaming to create a successful Georgia-based business.
Julie Foster Straw is the Executive Director of RE:Imagine ATL, a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering the next generation of storytellers by providing young people with opportunities and resources in film and digital media.
Justin Andrews, a Macon native, serves as the President of the Macon Film Festival’s Board of Directors. The festival, which recently wrapped up on August 18th, provided an invaluable experience for creatives from all over the country.
Katy Morecraft began her career in 2015 in Louisiana, working as a seamstress on the TV show “Salem.” However, when tax credits were withdrawn from Louisiana, Katy decided to move to Atlanta, a growing hub for the industry.
University of Georgia Alum Brad Smith is the perfect example of a Georgia local making their dreams in the film industry into a reality. After beginning his career in the entertainment industry in 1988 (nearly 40 years go), Smith has worked as location manager and scout on a variety of film and television projects in the state.
In May, Discover Dunwoody chose to spotlight Jamie’s Achievements by recognizing him as their Distinguished Production Associate. Recently, he sat down with Georgia Entertainment President Jezlan Moyet to discuss how he transformed his college hobby into a scaled, successful, business.
Covington is known for prominent film & television projects like Remember the Titans, In the Heat of the Night, and The Dukes of Hazzard. Most recently it became famous for playing host to “Mystic Falls” in CW’s The Vampire Diaries and is now the home of Netflix’s Sweet Magnolias.
Bring It On Solutions Founder and CEO Jonathan Vendrick is filling an exclusive gap in Georgia’s entertainment industry. Having served as a Concierge Manager for over 20 years at luxury hotels, he built impressive skills and a VIP client base that now transfers to the state’s creative industries.