BROWSING: NEWS
Cinema Life proudly announces the opening night of the Georgia Shorts Film Festival, taking place Friday, June 19, 2026, in honor of Juneteenth, with a special evening celebrating the artistry, innovation, and cultural impact of standout short films created by filmmakers of color.
We sat down with Elisee Junior St. Preux to talk about “The Tropic Sun and His Eyes,” an official Tribeca Festival selection and the first mental health narrative film shot entirely on land in Haiti. The Atlanta-based filmmaker drew from personal loss to craft a story about estranged fathers and sons, and the generational trauma that keeps them apart.
Dolores Burgess, Owner and Creative Director of Brio Theater in Tucker, Georgia, shares the heartfelt story behind bringing live theater to one of Georgia’s most welcoming communities.
The two-person musical, which earned a 2024 Tony Award nomination for “Best Revival of a Musical” during its time in New York City, is directed by Amanda Lee Williams and stars Dad’s Garage ensemble members Karen Cassady and Travis Sharp.
This featurette explores why Georgia was chosen as the filming location for Resurrection, a drama centered on the theme of bringing the dead back to life.
Now in its 21st year, the event expanded to buildings A and B for the first time, covering more than one million square feet. The Atlanta Convention and Visitors Bureau projects the convention generated $43 million in economic impact for metro Atlanta.
Kueffner received Silver Telly Awards for “The Christmas Writer” and “Masked” along with a Bronze Telly Award for “Unknown Caller,” further highlighting his work across drama, suspense and genre storytelling.
Frank Patterson, president and CEO of Trilith Studios, shares his thoughts on Georgia Entertainment and its impact on the state’s entertainment industry.
Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu after an estimated $25.5M Saturday is heading to a $97M-$98M 4-day. That Saturday is a tad higher than Solo: A Star Wars Story‘s $24.6M. Know that $100M 4-day is still in play.
If you don’t think of art and culture when you think of Cartersville, Georgia, then you haven’t let the town entertain you for a while.