65-thousand fans will fill Raymond James on Saturday March 15 as The Savannah Bananas take on their rival The Party Animals, which will be the largest crowd for a Banana Ball game in history.
Tune in for the ultimate bingeworthy event — SCAD TVfest 2025 returns to Midtown Atlanta Feb. 5-7, and it’s a channel you won’t want to change!
As Georgia’s film industry continues to heal from strikes, an emerging company based in the state has made international connections to bring business to Cobb County.
The Georgia Entertainment Signature 100, presented by Assembly Studios, Discover Dunwoody, and Universal Production Services was held on Dec. 11. The invite-only affair was for Georgia Entertainment’s partners and leading industry influencers intimately involved in the business of Georgia’s creative economy.
A public memorial service will be held on Saturday, December 28, 2024, at 12pm at Tara Theatre located at 2345 Cheshire Bridge Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30324.
Women are in full attendance this weekend at the domestic box office, walking over fanboys as a pair of Thanksgiving holdovers, Disney’s Moana 2 and Universal’s Wicked, are driving an early pre-holiday weekend to $92 million, up 21% over the same frame a year ago.
Discover Dunwoody awarded Jackson Giles a trip for two to join Georgia Entertainment at the Sundance Film Festival 2025.
Today the nonprofit Sundance Institute announced the 87 feature films and six episodic projects selected for the 2025 Sundance Film Festival, revealing a lineup full of bold independent storytelling.
To commemorate its 25th anniversary, Atlanta Jewish Film Festival (AJFF) is honoring Executive and Artistic Director Kenny Blank with the launch of the Kenny Blank Vision Initiative, a $2.5 million growth campaign designed to expand AJFF’s impact as a year-round hub for cultural engagement, education, and storytelling.
Piedmont and Resurgens Gaming today announced a renewal of the Georgia Esports League marketing partnership and wellness initiative, which began in 2022.
Chris Escobar has been awarded Georgia’s Creative Champion of 2024/2025. The honor was bestowed last night at Georgia Entertainment’s Signature 100 event held on Stage 5 of Assembly Studios. Over 600 producers, directors, and entertainment executives in Georgia and beyond were in attendance.
The Discover Dunwoody Distinguished Production Associate Recognition Program shines a light on the hardworking professionals who play vital roles behind the scenes in the film and entertainment industry.
The Gwinnett Chamber’s latest On Topic Luncheon took a behind-the-scenes look at Georgia’s booming film industry. Moderated by Lisa Anders of Explore Gwinnett and the Gwinnett Film Office, the event welcomed a star-studded panel of industry experts: Randy Davidson of Georgia Entertainment, Lee Thomas of the Georgia Film Office, and Scott Votaw of the Georgia Film Academy.
Nuçi’s Space held its annual benefit event “Athens Uncovered: Revival” at The Foundry in Athens, Georgia. The fund-raising event kicked off their 25th Anniversary and featured a gathering on stage of the “who’s who” of “Athens Music Royalty” including members of REM, Cracker, Widespread Panic, Drive-By Truckers among others.
Justin Campbell is a proud Georgia native with over a decade of hands-on experience in physical production.
In anticipation of the State Championship this weekend, Skillshot has put together a long-form episode diving into the brackets for the Fall 2023 GHSA PlayVS High School Esports State Championship.
One of the year’s dullest box office periods historically will not be the case in 2024, with all films grossing $132 million, the best this frame has ever seen.
Georgia has the foundation to become a powerhouse in the national music industry, but to do so, it needs strategic, coordinated investments in music education, infrastructure, live events, and policy. By capitalizing on its rich musical heritage, supporting its growing talent pool, and fostering a culture of collaboration, Georgia can lead the charge in shaping the future of music in the U.S. and beyond.
Our deepest regrets are with Steve Mensch’s family and all those impacted at Tyler Perry Studios. As one of Georgia’s biggest advocates for film and television production and the kindest person you could know, he will be incredibly missed. Our prayers and thoughts are with his loved ones at this time.
In episode two of season six, we take a look at fall collegiate play with updates on Georgia teams.
Sunday Solidarity Brunch, a heartwarming celebration of unity within the entertainment industry, will take place on Sunday, December 15, from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM EST at the iconic Pullman Yards located at 225 Rogers Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30317.
Governor Brian P. Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp today announced the recipients of the 13th annual Governor’s Awards for the Arts and Humanities to honor individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to Georgia in these fields.
The annual presentation of the Georgia Creative Champion of the Year will be made at Georgia Entertainment’s Signature 100 event at Assembly Studios on Dec. 11. The award will be given to a professional that characterizes the passion, heart and progress of the state’s creative industries.
Netflix’s groundbreaking music competition series “Rhythm + Flow” Season 2 has come to a close, and judges DJ Khaled, Ludacris and Latto have crowned Georgia State University (GSU) senior DreTL as the winner.
I visited with 7th and 8th grade students recently at Otwell Middle School. Their Dawg Talk video podcast is 100% student-led and is the first and only program of its kind among Forsyth County middle schools. It was created inside Greg Walkup’s A/V Broadcast & Film program along with David Miller.
Actress Denise Santos shines as Sandra Perez in the holiday film A Merry Switchmas, produced by Smoot Films and directed by Terri J. Vaughn. Now streaming on Tubi.
Art & Object is proud to once again share what we believe to be the top fifteen undergraduate art schools in the United States, to help young and returning artists find the education to which they are best suited.
Some state tax incentive programs could be in peril next year as lawmakers consider slimming down underperforming initiatives to prepare for a potential plunge in federal funding.
Georgia Screen Entertainment Coalition (GSEC), the state’s largest film trade organization, elected its new leadership group that represents the evolving film industry in Georgia and brings a blend of deep industry knowledge and perspectives to guide the Coalition’s work through 2025 and beyond.
The Thanksgiving stretch is delivering an unprecedented estimated $420M at the domestic box office, that’s according to Comscore since our post yesterday.
Jones completed an internship on the upcoming film, “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” and is earning respect in the industry with aspirations of becoming the “next great director.”
On November 23rd, “The Art of Competition” returned after a few years’ absence in Atlanta. Secret Walls was thrilled to host the competition at ABV Gallery during OuterSpace Project, with the addition of their art education platform, the SW Academy.
Join Kelsey Moore (Executive Director of Georgia Screen Entertainment Coalition) and Chelsea Spivey (Revolution) to explore how Georgia has become a global leader in the film, television, and digital entertainment industry—and what it takes to keep it there.
Two of the most anticipated tentpoles this year missed their projections, but are still rich enough to make exhibition happy in what’s driving an overall estimated $205M weekend.
Georgia’s entertainment and tourism industries are about to converge in a major way at the VIP Entertainment Tourism Breakfast, set for December 12, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM at the Crowne Plaza in Dunwoody.
Seth Ingram is the Executive Director of the Rome International Film Festival (RIFF) and Division Chair of Humanities in Film Production at Georgia Highlands College. He also executive produced the highly anticipated, Georgia-lensed, ‘Signing Day.’
This holiday season, Argentum Entertainment is thrilled to announce Festival of Trees, a holiday comedy set against the backdrop of Atlanta’s vibrant arts community.
The Woodruff Arts Center, home to the Alliance Theatre, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, and High Museum of Art, welcomed nine new members to its Board of Trustees during the Arts Center’s Fall Board Meeting.
Jewish Family & Career Services of Dunwoody proudly announces its annual Community of Giving event, featuring acclaimed actor, singer, and writer Jonah Platt.
Hard work and dedicated supporters helped launch her singing career, from her Instagram feed to the Country Music Awards Festival and the Billboard 200.
Open to arts nonprofit organizations, fiscally sponsored groups, private entities, and state/federally recognized tribes, the Cultural Sustainability program offers general operating funds to organizations rooted in communities of color.
Long-time experience as a professional touring musician and recording artist enables Keith Perissi, MBA, to intimately understand the entertainment industry.
The combined Signature Georgia Entertainment 100 & Georgia Unscripted was held in Columbus, Georgia on Nov 19.
Discover Dunwoody announces a strategic partnership with RE:IMAGINE, a leading force in Atlanta’s film industry youth development, to support emerging storytellers and film professionals in one of the world’s fastest-growing entertainment markets.
Julie Ann Crommett is a leading voice for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), with 15 years of experience driving systemic change in media and tech.
Georgia Entertainment announced today that the High Museum of Art has been named its honorary nonprofit for the upcoming Signature Georgia Entertainment 100 which will be held on Dec. 11 at Assembly Studios.
A Columbus area native’s award-winning movie will premiere next week on streaming services.
On Tuesday, December 31st Overstory Rooftop Bar is thrilled to host a spectacular New Year’s Eve celebration.
Driven by her passion, Skylar took a leap of faith and majored in film studies at Georgia State University, where she discovered the Georgia Film Academy (GFA), a stepping stone to her future in the film industry.
“Treat them the same way you treat us! How dare you?!” are some of the screams I’ve been getting from traditional major studios when it comes to the chilly box office performance of the Dwayne Johnson and Chris Evans $200M Christmas action movie Red One.
Stunt performer and actress Jewelianna Ramos-Ortiz is capturing attention in both the Hollywood and independent film worlds with her dual achievements as Maria Alvarez in Netflix’s Cobra Kai Season 6 Part 2 and the award-winning short film The Humming Grows.
Georgia Entertainment sat down with Head of Effects Jason Mayer with DreamWorks Animation, based in the Media District of Los Angeles, from the convenience of the Midtown campus of the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) at the university’s AnimationFest event this fall.
Trey Baggerly serves as the Director of Event Services for Coweta County, Georgia, and is one of the state’s 159 film liaisons in the Georgia Camera Ready Communities Program.
Terry College’s Business of Creative Economy students explored Trilith Studios in Fayetteville — one of Georgia’s largest creative ecosystems
Popular Georgia filmmaker, producer, director, model, and casting director Molly Flynn is the perfect example of if you love what you do and do what you love, you’ll never work a day in your life.
Emory University has joined a program at the High Museum of Art that offers the campus community unprecedented opportunities to engage with the Southeast’s premiere art museum.
For the first time ever, GFA 1000 is being offered directly through the Georgia Film Academy via professional education.
The upcoming “Shades Of Indigo” collection by French Guadeloupean artist, Guylaine Conquet, will be hosted at Alliance Francaise Atlanta on Nov. 15 from 6 – 9 p.m.
When you speak to Grant Wainscott, his passion for expanding the ecosystem of Georgia’s creative industries immediately stands out.
Discover Dunwoody spotlights Trace Taylor as the Distinguished Production Associate of November, an initiative that celebrates the hardworking individuals who bring films and television shows to life from behind the scenes.
K&K Insurance Group, Inc. (K&K), a subsidiary of Aon plc, is thrilled to announce the launch of OnSet Protect, a new Production Insurance Program offering custom insurance solutions to film and media productions.
South Fulton Arts (SFA) today announced its dynamic programming for the 2025 season, celebrating an array of artistry reflecting the diversity and vibrancy of the South Fulton community.
Sweetwater is proud to announce the merger of Lux Machina Consulting into NEP Sweetwater, furthering unparalleled expertise and dedicated, global resources in audiovisual solutions and virtual production to the film and entertainment industry.
Chelsea Spivey has vision and tenacity, two key qualities it takes to help sustain and grow a healthy film industry in Georgia.
The Trilith Institute, a nonprofit organization dedicated to developing the next generation of storytellers, has announced its “Script to Screen” Summer Camp Series, taking place in summer 2025.
Today, the Woodruff Arts Center announced the launch of its Pave the Way granite paver initiative.
Georgia Entertainment today announced the agenda and theme for the Signature Georgia Entertainment 100 and Georgia Unscripted event to be held in Columbus on November 19. “Going forward…” will be the focus of the content shared at the event with special comments from Director and Executive Producer Warren Ostergard.
Film programs around the country, many of them locked into traditional models, are not built to operate within this amount of change. But the University of Georgia’s is.
The top three films — Venom: The Last Dance, The Best Christmas Pageant Ever and Heretic — in a Veterans Day weekend sans a major tentpole, overperformed this weekend.
Trilith Institute, a nonprofit dedicated to developing the next generation of storytellers, has announced a robust lineup of spring professional education courses for aspiring writers, directors, and content creators.
Georgia Council for the Arts is pleased to announce that, beginning in February 2025, 10 rural communities across the state will host a curated traveling exhibition of works from Georgia’s State Art Collection.
Trilith Studios tour provides UGA students with a model of a creative ecosystem at work.
Frazier & Deeter (FD), a Top 50 accounting and advisory firm, is proud to announce that Eddie Bradford, Jr., FD Tax Partner, has been selected to join the prestigious Leadership Georgia Class of 2025.
Film Quality Studios, the first woman-owned film and media production facility in Hall County, announces its grand opening.
In Episode 4 of the State of Esports, we talk about the high school esports State championship location, and how the Overwatch University wolves made out in the finals.
The struggle continues in Georgia well into the fall as the TV and film production slate remains flat month over month.
Peay is chief marketing officer of Cxmmunity Media Co., a media-tech company that focuses on future-proofing diversity in the esports and gaming industries by creating educational, engaging, and entertaining programming.
The Columbus Film Office has launched a new resource on the VisitColumbusGA website for filmmakers and locals supporting productions in the region. The Columbus Production Directory offers directors and producers the ability to search for local crew and support services.
Like many U.S. states and countries internationally, Japan is watching Georgia – and planning a visit to the Peach State in the first quarter of the new year.
Mark Kueffner, an Atlanta-based composer, has become a vital part of Georgia’s film and music landscape, bringing over 25 years of expertise to the industry. His music compositions have shaped both local and national productions, aiding Georgia’s place as a creative powerhouse.
For the sixth consecutive year, Billboard Magazine has named Kennesaw State University’s Joel A. Katz Music and Entertainment Business Program (MEBUS) as one of the world’s top music business programs.
Cohen’s legal commentary and analysis has appeared on WXIA, WAGA, WSB, CNN, FOX, Court TV, News Nation, The Nancy Grace Show, Meet the Press, Dan Abrams, Erin Burnett, Law & Crime, Surviving the Survivor, and Scripps TV.
TheWrap’s annual list of top film schools is out today, and three Georgia programs have ranked in the top 50.
Many law firms, banks, agencies and other businesses have divisions they call “Sports & Entertainment.” It’s interesting to look back at how sports and entertainment have converged, especially in today’s Creative Economy that has evolved over recent years.
From out of the blue, Sony/Marvel’s Venom the Last Dance after registering the lowest opening in the trilogy with $51M, actually held fantastically with a -49% second weekend or $26.1M.
The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) indicated its support for U.S. Representative Adam Schiff’s recent letter to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) requesting statistics relevant to ensuring the United States maintains its standing as a leader in the film and television production industry.
Georgia Entertainment has announced details of the Signature Georgia Entertainment 100 event on December 11. The invite only affair for partners, directors, producers and other leading industry influencers intimately involved in policy and the business of Georgia’s Creative Economy will be held on Stage 5 at Assembly Studios!
Take an inside look at the first Golden Isles Film Festival in Brunswick!
In these latest projects and in every film she has created before, Riley Draper credits Georgia for its role in helping her create content to share with the world.
This month, Fulton Films (GA) rolled out the red carpet to celebrate its successes in film, honoring the partnerships and community support that have elevated the film industry’s profile in Fulton County.
Amazon has acquired a minority stake in Spotter, a startup that provides capital, services and software to digital creators.
The Atlanta Comedy Film Festival is back for 2024, bringing together comedy filmmakers and producers from around the globe for an all-day celebration of humor in film.
As part of this year’s awards, 69 entities in 51 counties will receive more than $1.4 million in funding.
Tens of thousands of props and related TV and film production equipment are being sold in a five-day sale starting Wednesday, Oct. 30.
Four metro Atlanta restaurants now have major culinary bragging rights after they each earned one Michelin star in the company’s 2024 guide.
GreatHomesATL, a trusted real estate brokerage serving Atlanta and surrounding areas, is pleased to announce the availability of an exceptional commercial property in Smyrna, GA, tailored to meet the needs of Georgia’s growing entertainment & hospitality industries.
Champ Bailey is a house-hold name for many Georgians. After growing up in Folkston, he played football at the University of Georgia and made his mark as one of their all-time best athletes.
The Biggest Boss is back in the A! Rick Ross returns to Atlanta on Sunday, December 29, 2024, for a special holiday performance at Atlanta Symphony Hall, blending the best of hip-hop with orchestral grandeur.
This week marks the launch of the B.I.G. Entertainment Network, Georgia’s premier organization exclusively dedicated to advocating for local investment in the state’s thriving creative economy.
Jewelianna Ramos-Ortiz, world champion martial artist and nationally recognized stunt performer known for her stunt work in blockbuster films like Black Panther: Wakanda Forever and Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, and as the stunt double for Wednesday star Jenna Ortega, stars in the upcoming action short film The Humming Grows.