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Trade unionists, screen actors, writers and the general public are invited in a salute to solidarity at the RDH facility in Smyrna on Saturday, October 7, 2023.

The animated doggies won the weekend! As suggested in last week’s preview, Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie indeed took the crown from its two challengers.

At the Georgia Unscripted event in Cobb County, Roger Alexander touched so many with his brief remarks. With 200+ in the audience including dozens of legislators and government officials, he walked through his story of what the film tax incentive has done for him, the entertainment businesses he has started and the young people he now mentors. 

Stephen Weizenecker, Partner at Barnes & Thornburg, discusses how growth in the film industry from the Georgia Tax Incentive has led to growth in the video game and music industries.

Groundbreaking on the project, which will grow the production capacity at WBSL by more than 50%, will begin in the second quarter of 2024 and is expected to be completed in 2027. The expanded WBSL will become a primary production hub for DC Studios.  

The event, in partnership with Film Columbus GA and presented in part by Valley Hospitality Group, will combine the Georgia Unscripted roadshow’s educational and informational state-of-the-industry offering with Georgia Entertainment's signature 100 affair, which focuses heavily on high level networking.

Level 77 Music Founder and CEO Patrick Avard and his Atlanta-based team have been nominated for four Mark Awards from the prestigious Production Music Association in Los Angeles.

Cassie Chantel, CEO of Tribe House Records, believes Athens is a "Young Atlanta" and on the verge of being a major city for film and music.

Representative Al Williams, representing the coast for more than 20 years, spoke about Liberty County's role and how the film credit has been so key for Georgia's economy. "We need to be careful dabbling with the film tax credit and progress made in Georgia. Others like Louisiana dabbled and look what happened there."

Producer Christos Hines talks about bringing the film community to Athens. It's a positive for the economy and quality of life.