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After producing the Alzheimer’s Music Fest for the past nine years in the Atlanta area and beyond, founder/singer/songwriter Vince Albert Zangaro has merged with Friends of Disabled Adults and Children (FODAC) for the 10th Annual Alzheimer’s Music Fest (AMF).
Sharyn and I visited some acquaintances of ours in nearby Helen, GA. Hors-d’oeuvres and a very tasty bottle of red wine greeted us as we walked in the door. We knew Hollywood and David Hobbs from our many tastings together.
Our top five behind-the-scenes videos give an exclusive sneak peek into your favorite Georgia-lensed TV shows and films. In addition to giving us the inside scoop about the day-to-day of production crews and actors, these videos put Georgia’s diverse locations and local resources in the spotlight.
Our #Scene13 team reports that a major casting company is looking for extras for a shoot in Juliette next month and the most likely project is one starring Scarlett Johansson, Channing Tatum, and Ray Romano.
Before working at Netflix, Bar served as vice president of Pinewood International, managing Pinewood Studios’ Atlanta studio and production services.
The Georgia Entertainment 100 event was held last week in Atlanta and focused on technology, trends and policymaking. The evening affair hosted the who’s who of entertainment including directors, producers, and studio executives.
“The Peach State is a national leader in film and television production, and opportunities for students like the one created with this soundstage and Athena Studio’s partnership with UGA and the Georgia Film Academy ensure those up-and-coming members of the workforce are ready to succeed in this field,” said Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp.
Marvel Studios’ Black Panther: Wakanda Forever infused the Georgia economy with more than $314 million in local economic activity, according to data from Disney and Marvel Studios. The production also created more than 1,800 local jobs for Georgia residents and supported many local businesses.
The evening affair will host the who’s who of entertainment including directors, producers, and studio executives. Local and statewide political leaders will be honored and recognized acknowledging their role in creating a business friendly environment for filmmakers.
As anticipated, the Georgia Entertainment 100 event to be held in Atlanta is at capacity. The event will focus on technology, trends and policymaking as we wind down 2022 and look forward to 2023.