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The Paddling Film Festival came to Uptown Columbus earlier this month, marking one of the stops on the festival’s World Tour. The event was held at the Rialto Theatre on Saturday, April 11, in conjunction with the 2026 Columbus Cup.
Fanbase, the Atlanta-based social media platform founded by Isaac Hayes III, will join Georgia Entertainment at the 79th edition of the Cannes Film Festival. The partnership expands Georgia Entertainment’s signature “From Story to Scale” programming into the creator economy and short-form content space, further positioning Atlanta and the state as a leader in film, music, technology and the broader creative economy.
The inaugural SEAT 2026 was held at Assembly Studios on April 22, a gathering of hundreds of leaders from film, entertainment, sports, arts and tourism to discuss the way each industry can collide and combine to shape Georgia’s creative economy.
The World Cup matches in 2026 showcase not only elite athletes but also the creators, entrepreneurs and technologists who shape how the world watches, engages with and remembers the game. Understanding this invisible engine is no longer optional for creative leaders: it’s essential.
Some may have danced on the ceiling for Lionel Richie, but when it comes to Michael, whether it’s at Century City AMC or in Brazil, the UK, France, Spain, Mexico, etc., they’re boogieing down in the theaters
With the FIFA World Cup and Atlanta Film Festival both on the horizon, SEAT convened the tourism and economic development leaders, artists and sports and live event partners who are shaping Georgia’s next chapter.
Red-carpet fundraiser at Great Point Studios set to honor mental health and recovery champions and support family wellness programs across Georgia.
Award-winning Executive Producer Jeff Keating pulls back the curtain on building cinematic narrative podcasts. Keating will also moderate an Atlanta Film Festival Panel on “Creating a Narrative Podcast Series: The Emerging Hollywood IP”.
The partnership centers on the debut of the SOUR PUNCH® Arcade, a dedicated nostalgic gaming destination within the Georgia World Congress Center.
The District 4 Creative Dialogue aims to foster a vibrant local ecosystem by connecting filmmakers, artists, musicians, writers, interior designers, crafters, content creators, producers, and more. In partnership with Draft Horse Productions and Happy Cat Studio, the event serves as a dedicated space for collaboration, sharing industry insights, and strengthening the creative fabric of the Mableton community.