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Tyler Perry has learned to adapt and evolve when it comes to production. His Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta was among the first to restart filming during the pandemic with Covid protocols. Now it is joining the rise of virtual production with a new facility.
The Atlanta-filmed CBS daytime soap “Beyond the Gates” received 15 Daytime Emmy Award nominations on Tuesday, solidifying the groundbreaking series’ popularity in its first season of award eligibility.
The conversation examined how Savannah is evolving from a production destination into a broader center for talent development, workforce and intellectual property creation.
Designed for aspiring filmmakers, writers, directors, actors, artists and other creative professionals, the courses combine hands-on instruction with direct access to industry experts actively working across film, television and digital media.
Humanitas announced the nominees for this year’s ten Humanitas Prizes, and revealed that Discover DeKalb’s “Beyond Unstoppable” written by Valerie Alexander received a nod for Best Short Film.
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.