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Since he began at Forsyth County Schools 20 years ago, Walkup has taught at every level – elementary, middle school and high school. He found like-minded educators and dreamers at the middle school level. At Otwell Middle School, Principal Precilla Saint-Jean and Educational Technology Coach David Miller helped him turn the seed of students’ broadcast and film career dreams into an educational reality.
F1 has inspired audiences around the globe with its underdog story and perfect blend of high-octane racing and human-centered storytelling. The film’s outstanding debut reflects both the excitement of Formula 1 and the deeply emotional and entertaining story crafted by the entire cast and creative team.
Georgia Entertainment partnered with SET the Show to host a premier industry event spotlighting the state’s production infrastructure and creative economy. Presenting and supporting partners, Discover Dekalb, Enterprise, Hyatt, Sonesta and IHG participated in a curated experience bringing together top entertainment buyers, executives, and creators from around the world to see firsthand why Georgia continues to rise as a global content hub.
Kahn brings to his new role more than two decades of theater management experience in a variety of company leadership and stage management positions, playing a key part in developing world premiere works that transferred to Broadway and beyond.
This marks the second collaboration between the organizations, building on their successful partnership for the 2025 issue. Strategically aligned with Atlanta’s role as a host city for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the upcoming issue of the Creative Economy Journal will delve into the dynamic convergence of sports, entertainment and creativity.
The newly established award celebrates an individual whose work has strengthened the cultural fabric of the region, actively advocated for the arts, and demonstrated a lasting commitment to advancing Atlanta’s creative community.
Marvel’s “Ironheart” premiered June 24, 2025 on Disney+ and stars Dominique Thorne as Ironheart. Much of the series was filmed at Trilith Studios in Fayetteville, GA.
Building on the “Rituals We Share” series, these PSAs leverage the star power of local sports heroes to show fans how taking care of their minds sets them up to succeed in life.
Look for “American Deadbolt” in an art house theater near you, as it now goes on tour around Georgia as part of the new “Filmed in Georgia” initiative. The initiative is recognizing the work of independent films written, produced, staffed and funded in Georgia.
Today, the fashion, seafood harvesting, and philanthropic worlds collide at the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) in Atlanta for the Haddie Kicks Auction—a one-of-a-kind event celebrating the viral fame of Haddie, a 1-in-100-million “Cotton Candy” lobster discovered off the coast of Portland, Maine.