The Senate Study Committee on Artificial Intelligence met last week in the Town at Trilith. Senator John Albers, Chairman District 56th and other committee members heard comments from Frank Patterson of Trilith Studios, Julie Feagin of Filmbook Media and Virtual IP, Alan Davis of the GDOT, and Brandon Branham of Smart Cities. The group also toured Trilith Studios.
With more than 3,500 hours of programming under her belt, production executive Christina O’Shea-Daly’s entertainment-world experience runs deep. And it includes major U.S. and international outlets such as ABC, NBC, CBS, Showtime, Syfy, Lifetime, Hallmark, Sky, BBC, Starz, Netflix, and Hulu.
Local historical researcher Daniel Bellware will give a presentation on Columbus natives who have made their mark on Hollywood at The Columbus Museum next week.
Katy Morecraft began her career in 2015 in Louisiana, working as a seamstress on the TV show “Salem.” However, when tax credits were withdrawn from Louisiana, Katy decided to move to Atlanta, a growing hub for the industry.
The Georgia Film Office, a strategic office within the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD), reported that film and television productions spent $2.6 billion in Georgia during fiscal year 2024, a total of $11 billion over the last three fiscal years.
Afro-Cuban Celebration of Music, Dance and Drumming To Take Place September 14 at East Point City Hall
BronzeLens Film Festival producers are pleased to announce the extraordinary nominated films under consideration to win BronzeLens highest awards.
Gray Television, Inc. today announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2024, including total revenue of $826 million and total operating expenses (before depreciation, amortization and loss on disposal of assets) of $607 million.
Atlanta-based Level 77 received six nominations for the prestigious Mark Awards this year from the Los Angeles-based Production Music Association.
Francis Ford Coppola’s divisive sci-fi epic “Megalopolis” will have its North American premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival.
As executive director of Discover Dunwoody, a destination marketing organization whose mission is promoting tourism in the city just north of Atlanta, Ezelle sees firsthand how the film industry in the Peach State and the creative arts as a whole serve to make an already strong economy even more rock solid.
According to Amazon, the soapy drama “Divorce in the Black” has driven more sign-ups to Prime Video in the U.S. than any Amazon MGM Studios-produced movie to-date.
Renowned rapper, producer and record executive Jermaine Dupri will be the keynote speaker at the inaugural Ideas Festival Emory, a celebration of creative minds set to take place Sept. 20-22 on Emory University’s Oxford College campus.
Under the guidance of Executive Director Brennen Dicker, CMII has excelled in nurturing an innovative environment where students are thriving academically and applying their skills in real-world contexts, preparing them for the dynamic media landscape.
The Kendrick Brothers’ latest release “The Forge” features Harris in a cameo amid an ethnically diverse cast starring Priscilla Shirer and featuring Karen “Miss Clara” Abercrombie and T.C. Stallings of “War Room” fame, as well as African American cast from other beloved films “Courageous” and “Overcomer.”
Deadpool & Wolverine this weekend crossed the $1B global box office milestone, a major feat and with swagger to spare. Impressively, a female-driven title that cost peanuts is making bank.
University of Georgia Alum Brad Smith is the perfect example of a Georgia local making their dreams in the film industry into a reality. After beginning his career in the entertainment industry in 1988 (nearly 40 years go), Smith has worked as location manager and scout on a variety of film and television projects in the state.
Born and raised in Tucker, Georgia, Cofer is president and CEO of Cofer Brothers Inc., a building supply materials company founded in 1919 by his grandfather and great uncle. With business leadership and community philanthropy in his blood, Cofer has led the business for the past 30 years, turning it into a sprawling warehouse complex and a force within its community.
The Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) is proud to announce the introduction of seven new degree programs to the university’s robust curricular offerings for the 2024–25 academic year.
The Macon Film Festival is honored to screen the documentary film, “The South Got Something to Say,” at the Douglass Theatre on Aug. 18 at 7:30 p.m.
Discover Dunwoody proudly announces Javier Merida as the August recipient of the Distinguished Production Associate Recognition Program.
Today, the Woodruff Arts Center kicked off its $67 million capital campaign Experience Atlanta, Experience Woodruff with a groundbreaking ceremony for two additional spaces: the Goizueta Stage for Youth & Families and PNC PlaySpace.
GCA is now accepting applications for the FY25 Vibrant Communities Grant, which will fund arts projects in Georgia counties in which no organization received a GCA FY25 Bridge, Project, or Arts Education Program Grant.
Georgia Council for the Arts (GCA) is accepting applications for the FY25 Cultural Facilities Grant, which will fund the construction, preservation, repair, or acquisition of an arts facility, as well as the acquisition of permanent equipment to support arts programs.
Since taking on the role of creative director and education leader at the Alliance, Moses is celebrated for expanding the reach and impact of its education department by advancing the civic agenda of Atlanta.
The Columbus Film Fund has announced the launch of its Local Filmmakers Grant program, aimed at providing a funding resource to Muscogee County-based filmmakers.
Sparks will fly, say production incentive specialists Kylie Ruehl and Dawn Musser-Sepanik with TPC. They know because they’ve seen the tight and profitable match-up between commercial production and incentives. Specifically, when it comes to media placement and allowing social media buys to qualify in other states, Illinois chief among them.
Fulton County has made a significant leap in the national Top 20 Best Counties in America rankings, moving to an impressive #4 this year.
RallyHere has announced a strategic partnership with ProbablyMonsters, an independent video game company renowned for its innovative approach to game development.
President of Georgia Entertainment Jezlan Moyet joins ATL Live with details about the entertainment industry along with what events to expect throughout the year.
Long before Capricorn Records ushered in the sounds of Southern Rock, soul has been an integral part of Macon. Long before legendary Macon artists like Otis Redding, the Allman Brothers, Little Richard and others hit the stage, the indigenous peoples who called this region home were infusing this land with vibrations.
TAIT Group companies productionglue and Thinkwell will now be operating within a singular TAIT brand identity.
Tulsa King star Sylvester Stallone confirms that season 2 has now wrapped filming with a new behind-the-scenes video.
Deadpool & Wolverine continues to govern the global box office, now with an estimated $824.1M through Sunday.
Georgia Entertainment today announced its ‘From Script to Screen’ event series at the 49th edition of the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). Held September 5 – 15, 2024, the festival will include highlights of Canadian and international cinema with screenings, special events, and its enhanced iteration of TIFF’s official film market.
The latest developments for the highly anticipated short film “The Chasm” have been announced. This poignant exploration of the complex relationship between parents and their children in the aftermath of trauma, written and directed by Phil Stevens, promises to bring healing and understanding to viewers worldwide.
“Rejuvenation,” a suspenseful thriller filled with surprising twists, is now available for streaming on Tubi and Amazon Video on Demand.
The five unions — which collectively represent about 8,000 workers — reached a tentative deal on Saturday night with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers.
The FIFA World Cup will be the largest sporting event in history. Atlanta and Georgia will experience an unprecedented impact on the local and state economy with an estimated economic impact of $503.2 million.
Cam Kirk Studios, the creative brainchild of renowned photographer Cam Kirk, announced today a limited-time pop-up location within The Battery Atlanta at Truist Park – home of the Atlanta Braves.
Hilton H. Howell Jr. is an Atlanta-based business veteran who brings more than 30 years of experience in the broadcast and insurance industries to the Creative Economy of Georgia.
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.