Today was filled with productive one-on-one meetings leading up to our 5 PM event. There’s a grounded optimism surrounding the film and entertainment industry. In the coming days, we’ll delve deeper into the perspectives and initiatives of independent filmmakers, and the evolving role of studios in this landscape.
The 2025 SXSW Film & TV Festival is rolling out the red carpet today with its highly-anticipated 32nd edition lineup, featuring a stellar Opening Night TV Premiere alongside a broad slate of Feature Films, TV projects, and XR Experiences set to debut March 7-14, 2025.
Each year, producers gather at the Sundance Film Festival to celebrate and honor the producers within the independent filmmaking community. Today, at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival Producers Celebration presented by Amazon MGM Studios, held at The Park in Park City, Utah.
The Atlanta Dream have sold out their 2025 Full and Half Season Ticket Memberships for the second straight season, the organization announced today. In addition, the Dream have already completely sold out four of their 22 home games, including matchups against Indiana (6/10), Chicago (6/13, 6/22), and Las Vegas (8/27).
It’s bound to be one of the lowest overall grossing weekends of 2025 with around $70.2M for all movies, and there’s not even a snowstorm to blame. That’s how this part of the calendar typically swings at the box office. A year ago at this time, all titles counted $54.5M per Box Office Mojo, and that was the second worst weekend of 2024.
SCAD TVfest returns to SCADshow Feb. 5-7 to celebrate all things TV and streaming! Join fellow TV fans and industry insiders for a week of sneak-peek screenings and exclusive discussions with the stars and creators behind your favorite programs. Explore the festival schedule and make your plan to binge the best in TV, streaming, and creative technology.
The Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) today announces that SCAD TVfest will return to Atlanta Feb. 5–7, 2025. Now in its 13th year, the university’s signature event celebrating the best in television and streaming will take place at the state-of-the art SCADshow theater.
The local crews are among the most professional and diverse in the business, with a shared commitment to excellence. Permitting is easy and conducted via Apply 4’s Filmapp, and you’ll have a wide range of gorgeous locations to film — and time to film them – thanks to Atlanta’s sumptuous green spaces and near-year-round sunshine. The outlook is sunny, too — there’s an optimism and energy to Atlanta that’s impossible to miss.
Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD), in partnership with industry leader Provost Studio, announces the launch of “Exploring XR Technology: Virtual Environments & Immersive Experiences,” groundbreaking course designed to immerse students in cutting-edge Extended Reality (XR) technology.
The First Annual Georgia Behind the Lens Awards will take place on February 23, 2025, at the Atlanta Marriott Perimeter Center, Dunwoody, GA, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
Lindsey Moore, co-owner of Covington Vacation Rentals and an active member of the city’s tourism board, has witnessed firsthand how Covington’s reputation as a filming hotspot has transformed the area.
Today the nonprofit Sundance Institute announced the fellows selected for the 2025 Screenwriters Lab and Screenwriters Intensive programs, which provide emerging artists with a creative and nurturing space to develop their first and second independent features. The 10 projects for the Screenwriters Lab were selected from over 3,380 submissions, and 11 fellows will work under the guidance of accomplished creative advisors to develop their scripts. The Screenwriters Lab will take place from January 18–22 at the Sundance Mountain Resort in Utah.
Not counting the 2021 pandemic year when all theaters were closed, it’s the second lowest MLK 4-day weekend of the last 10 years with the marketplace now estimated to do $96.3M. The last time it was this low was 2022 with $85M, and that’s when Paramount/Spyglass’ Scream led with a $33.8M Friday-Monday opening.
Later this week, Georgia Entertainment will hold its “From Script to Screen” event series at the 41st annual Sundance Film Festival. These activations will spotlight the state’s locations, studio facilities, incentives and world class suppliers supporting production in Georgia.
Dunwoody gives filmmakers a combination of beautiful locations, top-of-the-line hotels and shopping, restaurants and all manner of amenities, world-class sound stages, expansive backlots, a bleeding-edge LED volume for virtual production, and every other type of professional service or production space a film team requires.
We’ll start off with an update carrying over from the fall 2024 season – Congratulations go out to the Truett McConnel Bears League of Legends team for their second place finish in the Fall NACE Open Plus Season – with that goes a shoutout to senior Landon Guthrie being named team Most Valuable Player.
Originally developed for Lucasfilm’s acclaimed series The Mandalorian, this groundbreaking technology represents the future of filmmaking.
As the 2025 legislative session gets underway, House and Senate leadership have confirmed appointments to key committees. The Creative Arts and Entertainment Committee members have been announced. The Creative Arts and Entertainment Committee is responsible for measures affecting Georgia’s entertainment industries and the jobs they create.
The Georgia Department of Economic Development team specialized in supporting arts and culture, Georgia Council for the Arts, today announced that 10 Georgia communities have been selected to host a curated traveling exhibition of works from Georgia’s State Art Collection.
Trilith Institute is joining Georgia Entertainment at the 41st annual Sundance Film Festival as a presenting partner of its “From Script to Screen” programming. These events are designed for filmmakers, producers and directors attending the Sundance Film Festival to spotlight the state’s locations, infrastructure, world class studio facilities and incentives.
This reel reflects the behind the scenes efforts to make the event possible. Strategic production partners included Assembly Studios, Universal Production Services, Cellberus, ICP, NEP Sweetwater, Sterling Studio Kitchen, AFR Furniture Rental, Classic Tents & Events, SGPS/ShowRig and Lightscape.
A dynamic leader and vibrant voice in the industry, Lawrence is a member of both the Recording Academy and ForbesBLK, bringing a wealth of experience and credibility to the Columbus music scene.
Stranger Things creators the Duffer Brothers will receive the Variety Showrunner Award at the 13th annual SCAD TVfest next month. The university’s signature event celebrating the best in TV and streaming, SCAD TVfest will screen at the state-of-the art SCADshow theater in Midtown Atlanta Feb. 5–7, 2025.
The Atlanta Jewish Film Festival (AJFF) has revealed the lineup for its milestone 25th anniversary edition, running Feb. 19 to March 16. This year’s festival will present 50 films – 22 documentaries and 28 narrative works – that celebrate the diversity of Jewish experiences around the globe.
“Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist” leads across the television categories with nine nominations, including recognition for stars Hart, Don Cheadle, Jackson, Taraji P. Henson and Terrence Howard.
Today the nonprofit Sundance Institute announced the lineup for the Festival’s annual Beyond Film programming, a series of talks and…
The Liberty Theatre, a cherished cultural landmark and the first African American theatre in Columbus, Georgia is proud to announce a series of exciting events to commemorate its Centennial Anniversary. Spanning over a century, the Liberty Theatre has stood as a symbol of resilience and creativity for the African American community and will celebrate its rich legacy with a vibrant lineup of activities.
Recently, the plot has thickened. With shifting economic dynamics, technological advances, and increasing competition from abroad, it’s time for the U.S. to reassess its approach to keeping the spotlight on home turf. Enter the proposed Federal Film Office
On Jan, 10, the the Friends of Georgians for the Arts announced the 2025 Georgia Arts Day and Action Summit. The two-day conference will take place on Sunday, Feb. 2 and Monday, Feb. 3.
Lionsgate can relish a No. 1 win in Den of Thieves 2: Pantera this weekend which is now on its way to $15.5M opening, which is $300K more than the start of the 2018 original. Let’s hear it for great dating. The studio known for counterprogramming found a great release date on the schedule and maximized it. The results here are better than 3-day of Gerard Butler‘s last movie with Lionsgate, 2023’s Plane ($10.2M 3-day, $11.8M 4-day).
Georgia’s only festival dedicated to television and digital media, SCAD TVfest will return to Atlanta Wednesday, Feb. 5 through Friday, Feb. 7, 2025.
At the November 2024 Savannah Economic Development Authority (SEDA) Board of Directors meeting, the board of directors voted unanimously to approve an increase in the Savannah Entertainment Production Incentive rebate from $100,000 to $175,000 for feature films and $250,000 to $300,000 for television or internet-distributed episodic productions.
With a mission to highlight Dunwoody’s unique offerings, Ezelle has embraced Georgia’s thriving film and creative arts industries as vital contributors to the region’s economic strength.
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. For January, we are pleased to recognize Melany Hernandez, whose journey and dedication embody the spirit of this initiative.
As we remember our former governor and president, we reflect on his noteworthy achievements including serving as the 39th president of the United States, receiving the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002 and his volunteer work with Habitat for Humanity, but let us also remember the pivotal role he played in establishing Georgia’s creative economy.
Savannah College of Art and Design has launched the second phase of its film studio backlot. The 11-acre, three-phase expansion now includes the backlot, new state-of-the-art production, modern costume design sewing labs, classrooms, an LED volume stage for virtual productions, a hair and makeup studio and a massive, high-tech prop making shop with tools for woodcutting, welding and painting.
The Cherokee Office of Economic Development announces departure of longtime President & CEO, Misti Martin.
Georgia Entertainment has announced their slate of programming for the company’s “From Script to Screen” event series at the 41st annual Sundance Film Festival. These activations will spotlight the state’s locations, infrastructure, world class studio facilities and incentives.
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.
The first weekend of 2025 — which sources have declared “a normal year” — is eyeing a grand estimated total of $105.5M for all movies, which is certainly better at +23% than the first weekend of 2024 which did $85.9M, per Box Office Mojo. Overall, it was a blasé frame of holiday carryovers without any new wide releases: one of three currently in 2025 along with Oct. 31 and Dec. 12.
Backlight Student Film Festival announced that this year’s festival will take place on March 29 and 30, 2025 in Athens, GA. The non-profit will host its fourth annual two-day student short film festival, including student film screenings, an industry panel, a red carpet, mixer, and an awards ceremony.
The Presidential Citizens Medal is awarded to citizens of the United States of America who have performed exemplary deeds of service for their country or their fellow citizens.
Discover Dunwoody proudly announces Mela Rayne-Fernandez as the Quarter 4 recipient of the Distinguished Production Associate Recognition Program for 2024.
SCAD FASH Museum of Fashion + Film celebrates fashion as a universal language, garments as important conduits of identity, and film as an immersive and memorable medium.
I’m grateful for all that 2024 brought, but even more excited for the opportunities 2025 holds. This past year has been undeniably challenging across film, gaming, broadcast, music, and the broader creative industries. Yet, within these challenges lies opportunity.
The Center for Puppetry Arts in Atlanta extends its deepest condolences to the family of President Jimmy Carter, a global humanitarian whose impact on Georgia and the arts community will continue for generations.
By Carol Badaracco Padgett This Holiday 2024 all ears and eyes are on Bob Dylan, again. Not necessarily as the…
Jimmy Carter, 39th president of the United States and winner of the 2002 Nobel Peace Prize, died peacefully Sunday, Dec. 29, at his home in Plains, Georgia, surrounded by his family. He was 100, the longest-lived president in U.S. history.
Lion and land critter continued to go at like an episode of Mutual Omaha’s Wild Kingdom this weekend with each studio screaming that they’re No. 1. If you look at the standard 3-day weekend, it’s Paramount’s Sonic the Hedgehog 3 with $38M while Disney’s Mufasa is looking at an estimated $37M. However, on the five-day measure which saw The Lion King prequel rise from the dust on Christmas Day and Dec. 26 in its dailies, Mufasa takes the lead with $63.7M.
Featuring five short documentary films Executive Produced and commissioned by South Fulton Arts, Filmer 7 shines a spotlight on Atlanta’s vibrant creative community, showcasing local filmmakers and local creatives as their subjects. Though donations are accepted and encouraged, all FILMER screening tickets are free.
Paramount’s $122M production Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is the dominant heading into the Christmas frame with a $62M opening, well ahead of Disney’s $200M prequel Mufasa which is nothing to sing ‘Hakuna Matata’ about with a $35M start.
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. Directed by Drew Waters, this heartwarming movie filmed entirely in Atlanta blends laugh-out-loud antics with a poignant story of friendship, creativity, and the joy of the holiday spirit.
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.