INTENNSE is a fast, loud, team-based pro tennis league. Its opening weekend kicks off this Friday and Saturday, June 5-6, at Assembly Studios, which is owned by Atlanta News First’s parent company, Gray Media.
Create Dunwoody has launched Doorwoody, a public art exhibit featuring hand-designed miniature door displays created by Dunwoody High School students and installed at local businesses throughout the Greater Dunwoody Village area.
“Clean Hands,” a feature film inspired by the true story behind Brooke’s House and the recovery work of former narcotics sergeant Kevin Simmers, will make its world premiere at the Tribeca Festival on Sunday, June 7, 2026, in New York City.
Atlanta filmmaker Deborah Riley Draper named her production company, Coffee Bluff Pictures, after a place many people don’t know, a small enclave in Savannah, Georgia, historically settled by formerly enslaved families.
Georgia Entertainment sat down with 2026 Southeast Emmy winners to learn more about their award-winning content and their journeys to getting it on-screen and into the running.
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Monday Night Brewing (MNB), the Atlanta craft brewery founded in 2011, is bringing a taste of Spain and the Czech Republic to the city this summer through a pair of international brewery collaborations inspired by the cultures, food traditions, and energy surrounding Atlanta during this summer’s global soccer spotlight.
“Drivin N Cryin” tops a new list of talented musical acts announced today as Decatur WatchFest ‘26 finalizes its concert schedule during FIFA World Cup 2026™. All 14 of these additional concerts are free, no ticket required, and will be held on the Decatur Square.
From a sharp, instinctive ear in her formative years to where Honnie Korngold is now, CEO and founder of CineVantage Productions in Athens, Georgia, founder of Georgia StoryLab, and co-founder of PhilanthroFilms, her work has pointed toward one conviction: that music and sound are not background to a story but part of how the story is told.
The Savannah College of Art and Design will screen a series of classic summer blockbuster films from Steven Spielberg at SCADshow theater in Atlanta starting on June 24.
Griffin Gaming Partners (Griffin), one of the world’s leading venture funds focused exclusively on gaming with $1.5 billion under management*, is excited to reveal a new initiative that unlocks millions in potential funding for promising indie games.
MomoCon 2026 is a wrap and the final numbers show a record 67,277 unique visitors attended over the four-day Memorial Day weekend.
This warm behind-the-scenes featurette takes us into the heart of filming “The Breadwinner,” sharing the story of how a movie set in Nashville ended up finding its home in Georgia.
A24’s Kane Parsons movie Backrooms is at $81.4M domestic, and $118M WW in what looks to be on a global basis this AM, the No. 1 movie. A24 claims that this is a No. 1 record opening for what is the youngest filmmaker ever, Parsons now 20 years old.
Different city, different festival, same themes. Innovation, funding, technology and intellectual property. These are the topics we watched dominate Cannes, Sundance and SXSW earlier this year. It all comes back to storytelling and who controls it.
The worlds of live sports and media entertainment are fused so tightly that it’s difficult to distinguish a crack in the curtain. And now, in a convergence some audiences didn’t see coming, live musical theater has shot onto our screens like a pole vault or a pirouette.
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.
Atlanta-based comedic ventriloquist Allison Wonders will bring her original solo comedy experience, “The Allison Wonders Show,” to the 2026 Atlanta Fringe Festival this May and June, delivering a fast-paced mix of ventriloquism, comedy, and outrageous puppet personalities to Fringe audiences.
Despite a significant downturn in big-budget productions over the past few years, Georgia’s independent filmmakers showed up at this year’s Atlanta Film Festival.
“HR Things” is a locally produced dramedy, shot and set in Columbus, and created by GG Rodgers. The first season consists of 12 episodes, each one being about six minutes long.
Lisa Anders, COO of Explore Gwinnett, the tourism and film office for Gwinnett County, shares the journey of how her organization has grown into a true force in Georgia’s film landscape.
Trilith Institute, a nonprofit dedicated to discovering and developing the next generation of storytellers, today announced the launch of Semester at Trilith, a 15-week experiential education program that places college students inside a working film and television production environment.
Georgia Entertainment will bring its Unscripted program to Cartersville on June 24, with Visit Cartersville-Bartow and Savoy Automobile Museum serving as presenting partners. The main event runs from 5 to 8 p.m. at Savoy Automobile Museum, followed by a VIP afterparty from 8 p.m. to midnight at Elevate in downtown Cartersville.
Executive Producer and Showrunner Susan House takes us behind the scenes of Netflix’s hit social media experiment, The Circle, as production lands in Atlanta, Georgia for Seasons 6 and 7.
Georgia Entertainment marked its third consecutive year at the Cannes Film Festival with its expanded “From Story to Scale” event series, presenting programming along the Croisette from May 14-17, 2026. Panels, networking events and activations drew producers, financiers, executives and entertainment professionals from around the world.
Netflix has released the official trailer and premiere details for Color Book, the intimate black-and-white feature film from writer and director David Fortune, which will debut globally on June 19.
On Opening Night last month, the Atlanta Braves pulled out all the stops to celebrate their 60th anniversary in the city and the 10th season of Truist Park and The Battery Atlanta, the team-owned, industry-changing mixed-use real estate venture.
Atlanta Story Partners’ (ASP) debut film “The Games in Black & White” won four Southeast Emmy Awards from as many nominations shared with Georgia Public Broadcasting (GPB).
Decatur WatchFest ‘26 today announced it has received approval from FIFA World Cup 2026™ to show more than 60 World Cup matches on three big screens on the Decatur Square between June 11 and July 19, 2026.
Michael remain not only the King of Pop but the King of the B.O. with $26.1M, and he won the world over as well with a global fourth frame of $83.8M.
DreamHack Atlanta concluded today, Sunday, May 17, at the Georgia World Congress Center, as the world’s leading gaming lifestyle festival closed out a massive three-day celebration of everything gaming under one roof.
The nonprofit Sundance Institute announced today the cohort selected for the 2026 Episodic Lab program, taking place at Dunaway Gardens in Newnan, Georgia, from May 15–20.
The 2026 Legislative Session will be remembered as one of the most ambitious and consequential in recent memory for Georgia’s hospitality and tourism industry.
“Studios are really looking inward. They’re incorporating more vertical integration. They’re doing partnerships and acquisitions,” says Jezlan Moyet, president of Georgia Entertainment. “They’re making sure that not only do they have the infrastructure, but also the resources to continue to have competitive bids and world-class ecosystems.”
This behind-the-scenes feature explores the making of Netflix’s His & Hers Season 1 and the creative decision to film in Georgia, where the story’s haunting mystery comes to life.
For those spending Memorial Day weekend close to home, the community is invited to gather at the Avondale Estates Town Green for an afternoon of live theatre, music, and family-friendly programming at the A Shakespeare Happening Spring Series featuring Romeo and Juliet performed by The Atlanta Shakespeare Company.
The Marché du Film reaffirms its position as the world’s leading marketplace for film sales, project financing, and industry expertise, marked by an expanding level of international participation in 2026.
Kick off Memorial Day Weekend with a unique musical experience in honor of the Miles Davis Centennial. The Miles Electric Band, also known as M.E.B., will perform in concert at Atlanta Symphony Hall, 1280 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta, GA 30309, on Friday, May 22nd at 7:30 pm.
As much as Harris is excited about shooting near (and with) his family and putting other Georgia residents to work in the process, he is encouraged by the positive momentum he’s seeing in the industry following its recent years of hardship. And while this hardship was experienced everywhere, not just in Georgia, Harris is pleased to see the state turning a corner, navigating industry-wide changes and stepping out as a leader.
Katrina Pitts, President and CEO of Artistic Heights Academy, a creative talent development institute, shares her mission to prepare the next generation of artists for a rapidly evolving industry.
For more than 45 years, Savannah College of Art and Design has helped define Georgia’s creative landscape, preparing superstars of the stage and screen while expanding its reach into sports and competition.
MomoCon is working with 14 Atlanta area nonprofit organizations that serve youth to invite more than 1,400 kids to the cosplay, animation, gaming, and music convention this year. The youth will be attending on Sunday, May 24.
20th Century Studios/Disney’s Devil Wears Prada 2 won Saturday with an estimated $14.9M per industry sources putting the sequel in pole position to best New Line’s Mortal Kombat II over Mother’s Day weekend.
The decision to align Georgia Insider’s launch with Cannes is intentional and strategic. The festival draws the global intersection of creativity, capital, technology, and storytelling into one place for ten days each May. That intersection is precisely the ecosystem Georgia Insider exists to serve.
Now the organization is returning for the 79th edition, 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.
“Baristas vs Billionaires”—a new documentary about the rise of Starbucks Workers United (SBWU) and a new generation of working-class activists—will begin its one-week Oscar-qualifying run of three screenings per day at Tara Atlanta from May 8 to May 14
FOX Sports, America’s English-language home for the FIFA World Cup 2026™, and Cosm, the leading immersive technology, media, and entertainment company, today announce their collaboration to present select FIFA World Cup 2026™ matches in Shared Reality.
“The Stews” and “DJ EU” highlight a new list of talented musical acts announced today as Decatur WatchFest ‘26 adds to its concert schedule during FIFA World Cup 2026™. All 14 of these additional concerts are free, no tickets required, and will be held on the Decatur Square. And there are more to come!
David Manuel, Director of Fulton County Arts and Culture and Founder of FACE (Fashion, Art, Culture & Education), shares his vision for Atlanta and Fulton County as a creative hub where sport, fashion, visual arts, and movement come together in a powerful convergence.
Each month we bring you a list of ongoing productions in Georgia. This information is provided by Georgia.org and reproduced by Georgia Entertainment to bring you the latest, verified productions.
Tributes from Atlanta officials, sports teams, and other dignitaries are pouring in after the passing of media mogul Ted Turner, who died on May 6 at the age of 87.
The four-hour event is designed to bring together global brands, soccer fans, innovative agencies, and marketing professionals to explore Atlanta’s growing influence on the world stage.
Designed for community access and world-class live experiences, the bandshell will host live music, film screenings, cultural events and community gatherings.
The program will accept 30 participants at no cost and will be hosted at You42 Studios’ professional production facility in Roswell, Georgia. Sessions begin on June 3, 2026, and run weekly on Wednesdays from 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM.
This is more than a story. It is a love letter to a city that turned ashes into gold. Filmed at real landmarks and authentic locations from 1970s Atlanta.
Great Point Studios in Douglasville, Georgia, was the site of an awards gala and fundraiser on May 2, 2026, for the Nichols Center, a growing mental health services provider.
From Atlanta-based genre filmmakers bringing a folk horror project to the world’s largest film market, to an independent fantasy shot on the streets of Augusta and on a SCAD-Atlanta soundstage, to some of the state’s most accomplished producers making deals on the Croisette, Georgia’s creative class will leave its mark at Cannes.
Fried Chicken Day is officially streaming. Audiences can experience this nostalgic southern journey on Apple TV, Amazon Prime, YouTube TV and Google.
Alex and Ben Miller, president and executive producer of Craig Miller Productions, share the story behind Beyond Unstoppable, one of three final projects left by their late father and founder, Craig Miller.
Picture this: It’s the summer of 2026, and the exhilarating roar of the crowd at Mercedes-Benz Stadium reverberates across Atlanta and the entire state of Georgia as FIFA World Cup matches set the city ablaze with infectious energy and excitement
20th Century Studios/Disney’s Devil Wears Prada 2 was an event women around the world were awaiting with a $156.6M offshore start, the 2nd best for a Hollywood movie YTD behind Super Mario Galaxy Movie ($182.4M).
Ty Walker of Braveheart Entertainment is heading to the Cannes Film Festival with Georgia Entertainment in less than 20 days, and the excitement is real!
DreamHack, the world’s leading gaming lifestyle festival and part of ESL FACEIT Group, returns to the Georgia World Congress Center May 15–17, transforming downtown Atlanta into a three-day celebration of gaming, creators, and digital culture.
The program brings together curated expert panel discussions and VIP networking with Georgia Entertainment’s partners and Georgia Insider community, drawing leaders shaping the future of film, television and entertainment.
Georgia’s appeal as a production destination extends beyond crews and facilities. The team behind Peacock’s “Teacup” Season 1 experienced this firsthand, discovering why so many productions choose to film in the state.
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.
Chelsea Spivey, Vice President of New Business Development and Production Incentives at Revolution Entertainment Services, shares an optimistic outlook for the entertainment industry heading into 2026.
Will Packer, Josh Brolin, Carrie Preston, Danielle Brooks, David Cross, Mckenna Grace, Hilton Howell, Alex Orr, RZA and Georgia Entertainment to be honored at festival events including the annual IMAGE Awards Gala.
While the show is set in Austin, Texas, the magic happens right here in Georgia. The production was filmed all around the state, including at Shadowbox Studios in Atlanta, taking full advantage of the facility’s world-class sound stages and resources to bring the series to life.
SCADFILM and the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) present IN FOCUS: Writing on Thursday, April 30, a one-day celebration that brings together storytellers from across film, television, and emerging media to explore the craft of writing.
This year marks the 50th Atlanta Film Festival. Half a century of discovering filmmakers, amplifying stories the mainstream market often overlooks, and quietly building one of the most internationally connected film platforms in the American South.
Greg Kaufmann, founder of the Atlanta chapter of CAIA, makes a compelling case for why Atlanta and Georgia are at a historic inflection point. Over the last decade, the entertainment and sports industries have emerged as legitimate institutional-grade investment options, and the world is paying attention.
CinemaCon’s closed-door presentations are where studios pitch exhibitors on the coming year: unreleased footage, talent on stage, executives making the case for the big screen. This year, a different part of the industry had a seat at the table.
Merlien Institute, the leading organizer of conferences for the user research and market research communities, is partnering with the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) to bring its UX360 Research Conference to the United States in 2026.
The band is confirmed to perform on the Main Stage at BONFEST in Kirriemuir, Scotland, on May 1, marking a major milestone in the band’s rapidly rising international presence.
The Tool Kit guides producers on how to demonstrate the business case for sustainability, embed climate awareness in each storytelling phase, and engage and support the entire crew in realizing sustainable solutions. It also offers a variety of resources to help producers advance the sustainability and efficiency of productions.
Produced by Reel Friends’ Rocco Shapiro serving as associate producer, Frogtown follows a woman’s obsessive quest to prove the existence of a magical swamp creature she befriended as a child.
In an era when consumers can skip ads, mute commercials and scroll past sponsored posts in seconds, major brands are getting creative about how they capture attention and build loyalty.
Illumination/Nintendo/Universal’s Super Mario Galaxy Movie came in higher with a No. 1 third weekend of $35M third weekend, -49%, after a better than expected Saturday near $17M. Running cume by end of today is $355.2M.
Under the new ownership of Thomas Riedel, ARRI’s existing management team will continue to lead the company and further advance its ongoing transformation. The company will retain independent operations and remain headquartered in Munich.
Local culinary luminaries featured in the series include James Beard award-winning and nominated chefs Steven Satterfield (Miller Union), Deborah VonTreace (Twisted Souls Cookhouse), Terry Koval (The Deer and The Dove), Parnass Savang (Talat Market), Jiyeon Lee (Heirloom Market), and Hector Santiago (El Super Pan).
Last night at City of Refuge, a story that’s been unfolding for nearly three decades was put on screen. The Greatest of These, directed by Nick Nanton and produced by Katie Tschopp, tells the story of Bruce Deel and the decision to move his family into one of Atlanta’s most challenged areas to build something different.