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Kicking off the festival, Opening Night will feature IDIOTS, directed by Macon Blair and filmed in Georgia. The high-energy narrative comedy showcases an all-star ensemble including Dave Franco, O’Shea Jackson Jr., Mason Thams, Kiernan Shipka, Nicholas Braun, Peter Dinklage, and Killer Mike, bringing together major talent and local filmmaking spirit.

Georgia’s High-Demand Career List prioritizes occupations based on job growth, wages and training needs at both the state and regional levels. It offers a clear way to direct resources toward career paths that support higher earnings and faster hiring.

“Human Flourishing: A Field Guide Be Well, Do Good, Together”, a new book from the Trilith Foundation, will debut April 14 as a lifestyle companion designed to help readers navigate suffering, purpose and personal transformation.

With a current Local Hire Rate of 72%, Georgia has meaningful headroom, and each 1% increase in local hiring equates to approximately $8.3 million in wages retained within the state.

Atlanta’s premiere film nonprofit, RE:IMAGINE ATL, has officially opened applications for its Summer 2026 No Comment Filmmaking Fellowship, an immersive eight-week program designed to support the next generation of storytellers and creative talent entering the film industry.

SEAT brings together tourism and economic development leaders preparing for global visitors, artists shaping the visual identity of communities, and sports and live event partners who know how global moments drive content and visitor demand. The timing reflects a genuine convergence already taking shape across the state's creative economy.

Among the biggest drivers of Georgia's economic rise, the ports get far less attention than they deserve.

Stephen Owen, President & CEO of Cinefi, and Daniel Arita, Senior Vice President, share their enthusiasm for doing business in Georgia. They highlight the state's dynamic economic growth, vibrant culture and strong community spirit and why it's the perfect home for Cinefi.

The goal is to find the best talent, so the search is unconstrained. One wonders why they don’t call them “global searches.” 

Georgia Entertainment is returning to the Cannes Film Festival for the 79th edition of the world's most prestigious film market, bringing its signature "From Story to Scale" event series to the south of France as part of a continued effort to position Georgia on the global stage for film and entertainment.