Is Dahlonega-based, binge-worthy viewing coming to a streaming service near you?
Through the Lens Entertainment’s partnership with FANGORIA is poised to redefine the horror and manga experience, offering fans an immersive journey into the macabre through motion pictures.
The Macon Film Festival is thrilled to announce its closing night screening, “STAX: Soulsville U.S.A.,” will screen its first two episodes at The Douglass Theatre at 7:45 p.m. on Aug. 18.
Fulton County received eight 2024 achievement awards for 2024 from the National Association of Counties (NACo).
Today, from his position as executive director of the Savannah Regional Film Commission in Savannah, Georgia, Dalton continues to revel in this ever-present potential, saying, “It’s exciting to hear about music, e-sports, live broadcasts and, of course, movies – all in one holistic mindset.”
As Frank Patterson shared in a previous issue of the Creative Economy Journal, there is a giant (peach of an) opportunity to build out the front end of production here in Georgia. We are not truly a real player in this ever-changing media ecosystem if we don’t also develop, finance and produce content here centering writers and filmmakers.
Georgia Entertainment’s newest series, Indie Spotlight, kicked off with an unforgettable event highlighting the independent film Brutal Season on July 26th at the Tara Theatre. The evening began with an insightful panel discussion that offered a rare behind-the-scenes look at the indie filmmaking process.
On the heels of a killer Saturday night in Hall H at San Diego Comic-Con for Marvel, the Shawn Levy directed, produced and written Deadpool & Wolverine grossed $61.5M on Saturday.
“After a long last 48-hours, we are proud to report that ALL Hollywood Basic Crafts Locals have reached a tentative agreement with the AMPTP late this evening,” the Lindsay Dougherty-led Local 399 said late on July 27.
As president of MVP Studios, the entrepreneur has seen a lot of action since the studio opened its first of three locations in metro Atlanta in 2016 — all of them providing specialized production services (such as an XR studio) to the entertainment industry.
The 8th annual Jazz Matters at the Wren’s Nest summer concert, set for Friday, July 26th, 2024, will pay tribute to Dante’s Down the Hatch, the country’s longest-standing jazz club that ceased operations in 2014.
The iconic brand FUBU, the collection renowned for its “For Us, By Us” ethos, is set to return stateside at Atlanta Fashion Week 2024.
In all my conversations about Sundance, I privately believed that no other city had a real chance of getting the festival to move out of Utah. Despite the festival’s issues with disgruntled Park City residents and other challenges faced in Utah, I was convinced those would be resolved, leading to a long-term deal for the festival to stay put, until now…
The Macon Film Festival is thrilled to announce a special partnership with the Fire Starters Film Festival for its opening night film and the international premiere screening of “RED FEVER,” a groundbreaking documentary directed by Catherine Bainbridge who will be in attendance at the festival.
RE:IMAGINE a leading organization dedicated to empowering young filmmakers and fostering creative talent, is excited to announce the launch of its impactful summer programming.
Atlanta Metropolitan State College (AMSC) is thrilled to announce the upcoming 5th Annual Bring Your Brilliance Short Film Festival, scheduled from October 22nd to October 24th, 2024.
Georgia Entertainment recently released the names of the 200 Most Influential of Georgia’s Creative Industries. The individuals are highlighted in…
New academic classes, available virtually and in person at Trilith Studios Production Centre, begin on September 3.
Until recently, Sora has only been an “animated scene” development application that would allow filmmakers to develop visualizations of scenes in their film projects, bringing their thoughts to life. Then last month, a production team at “shy kids” made a short Sora film called “Air Head.”
Centennial Yards Company today announced that it has signed a long-term lease with Cosm, a leading immersive technology, media, and entertainment company, to create a 70,000-square-foot, three-level immersive entertainment venue, which will deliver live sports and experiential entertainment in Shared Reality, as part of the Sports and Entertainment District at Centennial Yards.
“Talkin’ Macon,” interviews Justin Andrews, Director of Special Projects and Outreach for the Otis Redding Foundation, about his grandfather Otis Redding’s music, his legacy, and the new Otis Redding Center for the Arts.
Universal/Warner Bros/Amblin’s Twisters positively blasted past forecasts domestically this session. While the international box office result is pretty close to where we saw it coming in, there’s no denying this is much more of a domestic play.
The movie originally was planned to be filmed in Vancouver and set in New Jersey. However, Kane and partner Mike Donovan of Workhorse Cinema worked to lure the film to the Peach State. Short videos and pictures have been making their rounds on social media. Columbus has been buzzing with sightings of the actors and the on location shoots.
Story Mill Entertainment, a production company and studio manager out of Columbus, GA and managed by Range Media Partners, is pleased to announce development of the popular White Ash comic franchise as a live-action television series in partnership with its creator Charlie Stickney.
Today, the nonprofit Sundance Institute announced the six finalists of its Request for Proposal (RFP) process for a host location for the Sundance Film Festival, including Atlanta.
The Macon Film Festival (MFF) is excited to announce expanded 2024 programming which will include educational workshops that focus on various aspects of the business of filmmaking.
The 15th Anniversary Celebration for the BronzeLens Film Festival takes place August 21 through August 25 in Atlanta, Georgia.
Peachtree Group (Peachtree), a prominent private equity firm, debuted its financed film, “The Surfer,” starring Nicholas Cage, at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival.
Maybe you’ve read recaps of the Savannah College of Art and Design SCAD TVfest: True Crime event, held at its Midtown Atlanta campus at SCADshow last week on July 12, 2024. Or maybe you attended in person. But if you’re a content creator actively working within the creative economy of Georgia – or aspiring to – you will want to hear more.
At the helm of Level 77 Music, Avard has led his team to sync and licensing placements for film, TV, and advertising. Level 77’s compositions have been used by media companies like ABC, CBS, NBC, ESPN, Fox Sports, Netflix, Showtime, and Hulu. In addition, Synchrony Bank, Marvel Entertainment, and Nissan use Avard and his team’s music in commercials.
Georgia Entertainment is excited to launch its newest series, Indie Spotlight, with an event featuring independent film Brutal Season on July 26th at 7 PM at the Tara Theatre.
New documents reveal Savannah’s bid to host one of the world’s most well-known independent film festivals… WTOC obtained a copy…
When people visit DeKalb County in Georgia, it’s the mission of James Tsismanakis to help them discover the unexpected – and to linger long enough to make a mark on the local economy.
International fashion. Creative ideation. Diversity and inclusion. And Georgia. Step into those words. Zip them up. Walk around and see how they make you feel. The fit is phenomenal, you’ll see.
Event at Georgia Sports Hall of Fame will celebrate the art of film in GA while spotlighting a sports legend, including a worldwide premiere of the film trailer for ‘Signing Day’
Animation continue to the be hero of the summer office, but Neon‘s Longlegs can rightly take a bow after scores big with $22.6 million in ticket sales.
GEPRA Podcast will highlight business success stories from Georgia’s entertainment industry.
In early 2024, more than 7,000 hopeful applicants from across the country applied be a part of Columbus, Georgia’s Remote Worker Talent Incentive Program in partnership with MakeMyMove.
Celebrating 20 years of serving its community, South Fulton Arts (SFA) this week announced the kickoff of its $10 ‘Power of 10’ crowdfunding campaign to help support its “Pay What You Want” ticket structure and ongoing arts programming.
Fulton County, Georgia, has made a significant leap in the national Top 20 Best Counties in America rankings, moving from #11 last year to an impressive #4 this year among America’s top counties.
Atlanta-based Jay Rabbitt has served the entertainment production industry for 44 years, so he’s heard a string of consistent messages from professionals who come to Georgia and set up their home base of operations here.
Francis Ford Coppola has unveiled the latest collection to his travel portfolio, the All-Movie Hotel in Georgia’s Peachtree City, outside of Atlanta.
Atlanta BeltLine Inc. is partnering with TILA Studios to launch BeltLine Business Ventures: Artist Edition, a 9-week pilot program that aims to equip creative professionals with the skills needed to land sculptural public art projects around the world and grow as entrepreneurs and artists.
Today, Lt. Governor Burt Jones announced a series of workforce opportunity public service announcements. Lt. Governor Jones worked with NFL Hall of Famer Champ Bailey, the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG), Shadowbox Studios and other stakeholders to develop this three-part series with a goal of bringing awareness to workforce opportunities across the state.
When I founded SCAD 45 years ago, the adaptive repurposing of historic architecture was a necessity. We simply didn’t have the resources to build new classroom space, and Savannah teemed with abandoned buildings, ready to be filled with vitality as a haven for professional creative education. As Jane Jacobs said, new ideas need old buildings.
Discover Dunwoody proudly announces Kayla Balleste as the July recipient of the Distinguished Production Associate Recognition Program.
Atlanta-based theatre The Tara is hosting free movies for residents on July 13 and 14, courtesy of Pluto TV, the leading free streaming television service.
In May, Discover Dunwoody chose to spotlight Jamie’s Achievements by recognizing him as their Distinguished Production Associate. Recently, he sat down with Georgia Entertainment President Jezlan Moyet to discuss how he transformed his college hobby into a scaled, successful, business.
FANGORIA, the renowned authority in horror entertainment, announced today that voting for the highly anticipated 2024 FANGORIA Chainsaw Awards is officially open.
Georgia Council for the Arts (GCA), a strategic arm of the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD), today announced that more than $3.5 million in competitive grant funding will be distributed to recipients across the state through its Bridge, Project, and Arts Education Program grants.
Ultimate Endgamers League (UEL), a rapidly growing multi-game esports professional league, today announces the launch of its newest expansion team, the Georgia Ghost, in partnership with Ghost Gaming, a prominent Atlanta-based gaming organization.
Amidst a Georgia film industry that’s constantly in action, so is Melissa Simpson – on two fronts. Simpson is co-founder and executive director of Film Impact Georgia, a nonprofit dedicated to uplifting the voices of independent filmmakers in the state.
Major Hollywood players celebrated the Paramount-Skydance deal, calling the sale “a win for the industry” and a “match made in movie heaven.”
The city of Minneapolis is vying for the chance to host the Sundance Film Festival in 2027 and beyond, and has pledged $2 million in annual support to back it up.
Atlanta United defender Caleb Wiley has been named to the United States Men’s Olympic Team for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, U.S. Soccer announced today.
Throughout history, architectural styles and movements have come onto the scene and fallen away as society changes. A common example most people can relate to today is retail shopping centers—at one time they loomed as huge indoor expanses people disappeared inside for hours to congregate and shop.
The High will be the exclusive venue in the Southeastern United States to present the first major exhibition of the world-class art collection owned by musical and cultural icons Swizz Beatz (Kasseem Dean) and Alicia Keys.
Despicable Me 4 bounced back from where we saw it earlier this weekend for a $27M Friday and $26.8M Saturday, which will result in a $75M 3-day and $122.6M 5-day.
Ebony Blanding, a prominent figure in the film industry, has been awarded the Discover Dunwoody Quarterly Award for Distinguished Production Associate for Q2 of 2024.
Atlanta Quilt Festival (AQF) has announced its 16th annual festival and juried exhibition scheduled to take place August 2 – September 8, 2024, at the Southwest Arts Center in South Fulton, GA.
The Georgia Film Academy is appealing to those who want to be a part of the behind-the-scenes film making process.
The Rialto Center for the Arts at Georgia State University today announced its 2024-2025 Rialto Series including award winning musicians, R&B funk, opera, lively jazz and a political comedy troupe.
With this type of growth and impact, Georgia is at the forefront of places to bring production. This was evident from the representation from filmmakers in Georgia present at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival and the Cannes Film Festival.
Peter Bowden turned an early focus on broadcast, communication, public relations, sales and marketing, and advertising into a career with VisitColumbusGA in 1995. A lifelong resident of the tri-community area, he’s been generating and fortifying Columbus’ interests and involvement in tourism, film, the arts, and overall economic development ever since.
Artificial intelligence can be used as a tool, with some limitations, under the agreement struck last week between the major studios and the union representing film crews.
Dave Brown USA is the walking example of a bridge that stands the test of time, his friend Jamie Foxx says. Through decades of bringing professionals together, nothing has made Dave crumble, and he is certain that nothing ever will.
Our recent meetings have centered heavily around international opportunities and collaborations. Georgia’s creatives are reaching out globally to expand their businesses, while other countries are seeking production connections with Georgia. Cities and counties in the state are working with foreign officials to explore cultural alignment, and universities are highlighting bilateral cooperation through educational programs.
So, as we approach the end of the weekend, it wasn’t a close call for No. 1 between Disney/Pixar’s Inside Out 2 and Paramount‘s A Quiet Place: Day One, with the former beating the latter $57.4M to $53M.
The Toronto International Film Festival is getting ready to roll out the red carpets to welcome the world’s largest public audience of local and international film lovers to Toronto from September 5–15, 2024.
The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) announced Georgia was awarded a Gold Shovel by economic development business publication Area Development for achieving significant success in attracting new business investment and job creation in 2023.
On June 28, Discover Dekalb held their second Signature Series event at Electric Owl Studios. Over 400 attendees came together in support of the local creative economy.
Stowe Story Labs is a Vermont-based 501(c)3 nonprofit helping emerging screenwriters and filmmakers develop skills and projects.
RE:IMAGINE is one of just six non-profit organizations selected as a finalist of Gas South’s Be a Fuel for Good competition.
Atlanta public media powerhouse WABE is revamping its television and radio schedules to better serve and engage Atlanta’s audience with more voices, perspectives, and locally-focused content.
South Fulton Arts (SFA) today announced the organization’s roster of summer-fall events in conjunction with several CREATE partners as well as SFA signature programming including CONNECT, A Play Reading Series and EXCHANGE, An Information Forum.
The Renee Montgomery Foundation, Atlanta Dream, Storyform, and Future Roots are bringing you a chance to show off your skills with a remix competition tied to the soundtrack of the new documentary, “Renee Montgomery: A Radical Act.”
Filming is taking center stage in the heart of Cartersville through June 21. A movie production with the working title “Branching Out” is setting up shop at various downtown areas, such as the ‘Tis the Season store.
Michael Uribe brings film experience from all over the world to the Peach State. After working in the production industry for more than 20 years, domestically and internationally, he came to Georgia in 2018 to set up his home base and business.
Meptik, an Atlanta-based media production company that specializes in virtual production, announces its latest scalable offering: Meptik Studio Pro. The pre-configured, turnkey virtual production studio is designed to enhance creative storytelling by fast-tracking setup and installation — getting LED Volumes up and running in minimal time.
The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) and Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) announced a tentative agreement on all issues for the Hollywood Basic Agreement and Videotape Agreement negotiations.
Atlanta’s public media powerhouse WABE is partnering with The Bitter Southerner for a one-hour radio special, City Lights Presents: The Bitter Southerner’s All Women Radio Hour. The special is inspired by and to commemorate the launch of the magazine’s Issue #08, which is dedicated to women’s voices and perspectives and was created entirely by women contributors.
Director of Film and Entertainment for the City of Atlanta Mayor’s Office is a big title that industry veteran Cardellia Hunter fills to capacity. An Atlanta resident who relocated from Los Angeles, her background includes experience in music, television, and film.
Channel 2 Action News reported last month that at least three Georgia cities were considering bids to host in 2027 and beyond to lure Sundance away. On Monday, Atlanta officials launched a website with its proposal on why they believe Sundance Institute should pick Atlanta.
“Many highly talented, intelligent people think they’re not because the thing they were good at at school wasn’t valued—or was actually stigmatized,” Robinson says. “We need to radically rethink our view of intelligence; we need a new conception of the richness of human capacity.”
The Kickback, an award-winning entertainment, media, and educational platform owned by Cxmmunity Media, is thrilled to announce a new strategic partnership with the country’s largest Internet service provider Xfinity.
It helps when a studio has a mass-appealing movie during a heat wave-laden and rainstorm-soaked weekend, and that is what’s going on here for Disney/Pixar’s Inside Out 2, which is heading to a historic second frame for an animated movie with $100M per Disney.
A supermajority of in-house Visuals Effects (VFX) workers at Apple Studios have signed authorization cards to unionize with the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE), the union announced Friday.
The Atlanta Dream will sell out its June 21 game against the Indiana Fever at State Farm Arena. A limited number of seats remain, and standing-room only tickets are now available to accommodate demand, the organization announced today.
They descended on Mercedes-Benz Stadium on foot, on bicycles, on scooters, by car and by train. They came from every point on the compass, and almost all of them wore the white and sky blue of La Albiceleste.
“I’ve been blessed to … watch and contribute to our state’s growth in entertainment, putting us on the map and making the Peach State a sought-after destination to both live and work.”
Covington is known for prominent film & television projects like Remember the Titans, In the Heat of the Night, and The Dukes of Hazzard. Most recently it became famous for playing host to “Mystic Falls” in CW’s The Vampire Diaries and is now the home of Netflix’s Sweet Magnolias.
At this event you’ll hear from leaders in politics, entertainment and social movements on how you can get activated on Equal Rights.
Imagine waltzing with your partner to an orchestral cover of a Taylor Swift song on a replica of the Bridgerton set –– and then walking around the corner to compete in the Glass Bridge challenge from Squid Game.
Cameron Bailey, CEO, TIFF, is delighted to announce the first honourees of this year’s Tribute Awards: Oscar-nominated actor Amy Adams, who will receive the TIFF Tribute Performer Award; and iconic Canadian filmmaker and screenwriter David Cronenberg, who will be recognized with the Norman Jewison Career Achievement Award.
PDX Video Production, a leader in innovative film, content and creative media production, is excited to announce its expansion into Atlanta, Georgia.
MomoCon 2024, the largest celebration of gaming and anime in the Southeast United States, broke its yearly attendance records, attracting a crowd of more than 55,800 pop culture fans at the Georgia World Congress Center from Friday, May 24, to Monday, May 27, 2024.
ROLLING STONE IS teaming up with world-renowned hotel giant Sonesta International Hotels to host a multi-city Musicians on Musicians satellite event series, providing a once-in-a-lifetime experience for guests and Sonesta Travel Pass members.
Francis Ford Coppola’s sci-fi epic “Megalopolis,” which proved to be wildly divisive after its Cannes Film Festival premiere, has finally found a distributor.
Georgia Entertainment, in partnership with Cinelease Studios-Three Ring, hosted the first Georgia Unscripted roadshow of 2024 in Covington. The event gathered hundreds of local business owners, entertainment executives, and creatives along with government officials to learn more about the Creative Economy in the region.
Traditionally, cities receive all the recognition and shoutouts—Atlanta, Hollywood, Chicago, NYC, and on and on. But in Georgia, Atlanta and the state walk hand and hand as it relates to what takes place in entertainment.