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Georgia’s film industry slowed down this year. State data shows a significant drop from the $4 billion amassed a few years ago. “At the same time, I’ve been hearing about people trying to build community and build networks of local filmmakers from Atlanta,” says Khalil Shipman.

The Entertainment Tourism Alliance of Georgia (ETAG) and Georgia Entertainment hosted the Entertainment Tourism Summit on Nov. 12 at Brookhaven City Centre, bringing together entertainment travel planners, production professionals, tourism leaders and service providers to explore the intersection of Georgia's creative industries and tourism sector.

The event marks the culmination of ATL Jewish Film’s first-ever student filmmaking initiative — a metro Atlanta-wide creative challenge designed to empower high school students to explore storytelling, identity, and connection through the art of film with the theme of Bridge Building: Stories that Connect Us.

The Seven Hillz Productions Foundation is pleased to announce the 2025 Benjamin Moses, Jr. Scholarship, created to support creative individuals pursuing careers in film and media. Our mission is to “Inspire Aspiring Filmmakers” and encourage them to build opportunities within the industry. 

The heartfelt lesbian Christmas movie features an original score by Georgia-based composer Mark Kueffner, a member of GA Entertainment and 2025 Telly Award winner. See the Atlanta premiere on Friday, November 21 at 7:00 PM at Moving in the Spirit, located at 1458 La France St. NE.

The nonprofit Sundance Institute today announced details for the 2026 Sundance Film Festival’s annual fundraiser, Celebrating Sundance Institute: A Tribute to Founder Robert Redford, taking place on Friday, January 23, 2026, at the Grand Hyatt Deer Valley in Utah. The evening will honor Sundance Institute’s Founder, Robert Redford — his legacy, vision, and enduring mission to support independent storytellers.

Discover Dunwoody proudly recognizes Alli Sheahan as the November recipient of the Distinguished Production Associate Recognition Program, which honors the hardworking professionals who keep film and television productions running smoothly behind the scenes. This program celebrates the creativity and dedication that drive Georgia’s thriving entertainment industry.

For more than 30 years, NEP Sweetwater has been one of the creative engines behind some of the most visually striking moments in live entertainment and film production.

AMB Sports and Entertainment (AMBSE) today announced it has been awarded a new expansion franchise in the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL). Atlanta’s NWSL club will be owned by Arthur M. Blank and operated by AMB Sports and Entertainment, joining the Atlanta Falcons (NFL), Atlanta United (MLS) and Atlanta Drive Golf Club (TGL) in Blank’s sports team portfolio.

This marks the second collaboration between Georgia Entertainment and the Savannah College of Art and Design's SCADpro program to design the journal. Building on the successful partnership for the 2025 issue, the upcoming edition will delve into the dynamic convergence of sports, entertainment and creativity, strategically aligned with Georgia’s role as host for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.