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As the summer sun begins its gentle descent, a cinematic celebration unlike any other is set to take center stage in the heart of Georgia. Introducing the Summer in the South Film Festival – a captivating extravaganza that promises to ignite imaginations, celebrate cultural diversity, and bid a fond farewell to the sun-kissed days of the season.

Georgia News Network recently completed a feature for the radio station's ongoing 'Georgia Focus' series focused on the state's growing entertainment business. The program, highlighting business owners in Georgia, will be heard on 186 affiliate radio stations statewide. 

As a board member of IATSE 491, Judith More sees the positive impact the union is having on film industry growth in Savannah.

“So, there’s an incentive that Georgia gives that other states also give, and we have the best one in the country,” said Davidson. “We’re looking to highlight the benefits of communities having not just film, but having robust cultural arts, music, gaming, community and how that rides along with economic development overall, how that’s easier for site selectors to get companies to move here.”

Small towns in Georgia offer unique backdrops for filmmakers. Sarah Walker, Executive Producer and Writer, explains why she shoots in the state. 

Hollywood writers have been striking for three months, and a month ago actors joined them. Together they've been filling up picket lines outside the major studios in Hollywood. But the strikes aren't only having an impact in California. The industry says it employs more than 1.7 million people outside that state, and pays them $158 billion a year in wages.

Atlanta-based creative studio Ideas United (iU) is celebrating two decades of changing the way stories are told.

Crazy Legs Productions announced today the launch of CUTLERS COURT, a new nationally syndicated courtroom show, premiering on Sept. 11, 2023.

Brianna Black has always been captivated by film’s ability to tell a story. Brianna credits GFA as the stepping stone that allowed her to make connections and develop skills to fuel her career.

Organizers of the 20th Annual 168 Film Project are celebrating a new home and a new collaboration with Angel Studios for this year’s faith-based film production competition, with a Sept. 4 deadline for entry