On Saturday April 20th, Dani Risch-Bailey with Protravel International in collaboration with Thompson Hotels, will host the “Thompson Takes On Hollywood” at Thompson Atlanta-Buckhead. The invite-only event, taking place on the Tesserae rooftop, will bring together industry professionals for an evening of networking and acknowledgement to the unsung heroes of the entertainment industry.
Johan de Nysschen appointed head of the ARRI Americas team in all functional areas and including ARRI Rental North America and Illumination Dynamics.
Nearly half of IATSE‘s west coast studio locals have now struck tentative deals with the AMPTP.
SCAD generated $1.3 billion in annual economic impact for the state of Georgia, a 70% increase from the last report conducted for fiscal year 2019. This value is attributed to the university’s positive influence on the vitality of the economy in the state through jobs, student and visitor spending, large investment on capital projects, operational spending, public events, alumni earning power, charitable giving and public safety.
An International Music Study shows proof of vitality and resources and provides a plan to amplify Macon’s music economy.
A new film festival is coming to Atlanta on April 5– 6th at the Tara Theatre.
With 15 industry-leading brands under their umbrella, they tailor stays for individual needs. As an entertainment-ready company, Sonesta works with businesses and productions to meet the needs of industry cast and crew members.
The legislative session ended in a flurry of dramatic activity and political maneuvering. While all eyes were on the budget, it passed with ease with only 2 down votes in total. The $36.1 billion fiscal 2025 state budget includes raises for state employees, teachers and nearly $50 million in more funding for pre-kindergarten programs.
Oscar-winning actor Lou Gossett Jr., who moved to metro Atlanta a few years ago, has died at age 87.
During a Special Called Public Hearing on Tuesday, March 26, the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners voted to approve a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the County and Krause Sports and Entertainment, the developer for The Gathering at South Forsyth, a proposed $2 billion plus entertainment hub and arena.
At that time, the primary operation of the Film Office was location scouting: Productions would fax or overnight scripts to the office, and Lee and her teammates would take 35mm cameras and drive around the state to capture still images of the perfect locations for each film.
Typically shooting in South Georgia, Workhorse has proven to positively impact the local economy by bringing an influx of production-related business into small towns within the state.
The Georgia List, which highlights the most promising unmade scripts from writers with close ties to the state of Georgia, has opened its second round of submissions (through June 15, 2024)
The annual gathering has been held in Nashville since 2015, but the Music Biz Conference will move from its current Nashville home to Atlanta in 2025.
Claire Marie Lubeck is no stranger to acting, making her stage debut before she could walk. But her most recent role took her in a completely different direction from her musical theater roots. “This is the first role that I got to create,” said Lubeck, who plays Felicia Payne in a film called “Mister Sleep,” which was screened March 25 at Augusta’s Regal Exchange.
We were happy to attend the 6th Annual DeKalb Student Film Festival! The DeKalb Entertainment Commission partnered with Re:Imagine to host 17 student short films from 10 different high schools around the county. These short films showcased not only the brilliance of these future industry talents but also how the schools empower these creative minds.
The event is presented in partnership by Explore Gwinnett and Gateway 85 CID. The special invite only affair will draw over 500 of the who’s who in entertainment including directors, producers, legislators, financiers, and other creatives.
The Georgia Shorts Film Festival, a celebration of independent cinema, is set to return to Atlanta on Sunday, April 14th.…
Georgia Film Day 2024, hosted by the Georgia Production Partnership (GPP) in collaboration with Georgia House Representative of District 80,…
Rural and South Georgia’s Creative Industries – In each of the meetings in Albany, Moultrie and Thomasville the theme was the same. The momentum to create more economic development around film and entertainment is a push, not a pull.
The 48th annual Atlanta Film Festival + Creative Conference (ATLFF) revealed key programming highlights, including the full lineup of selected works from more than 7,500 submissions.
Season 4 of popular backyard makeover series “Homegrown” premieres April 6th on Max, Magnolia Network, and Discovery+ with bigger harvests, fluffier alpacas, and overflowing golden honey.
Centennial Yards, the massive $5 billion mixed-use development rising across from Mercedes-Benz Stadium and State Farm Arena, has announced its next phase: “a world-class sports and entertainment district.”
Results from a recent statewide survey found more than 75 percent of likely GOP primary voters believe the film industry is a “major” job creator, while nearly 70 percent believe it’s “essential” to Georgia’s economy and benefits the entire state. When asked about the film tax incentive, two-thirds of likely Republican primary voters said they were aware of and support it.
President of Trilith Development Rob Parker leads a team of designers, planners, architects, engineers, and builders to construct the Town at Trilith. The goal…to be “a community where makers, thinkers, and dreamers feel at home.” Where creatives can “live, work, and find fulfillment in every way.”
No snowstorm or sour reviews stood in Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire‘s path this weekend, as the sequel minted a $45.2M opening.
Excellence is intentional, and a decade of excellence requires planning and implementation by many people over a number of years to achieve the same goal.
The first collaborative feature film coming out of the University of Georgia will finish shooting in May. Writer/Producers Di Quon Wilms and Sofía Ruiz are joined by producer Suzan Satterfield, Atlanta co-chair of the Producers Guild of America who has come on board.
Peter Provost is an Emmy-nominated Director of Design and the President of Provost Studio, an industry-recognized design firm with international reach. Provost Studio creates memorable, visually-stunning broadcast studios and on-camera branded spaces for Fortune 500 companies and industry-leading brands.
CNN’s Atlanta studios have finally moved out of CNN Center to the network’s Techwood campus. Way back in June 2020, what was then…
Liam Neeson, known best for his action roles over the years, is going the comedic route starring in a “Naked Gun” reboot that will start shooting in Atlanta in May.
Her company provides luxury makeup artistry for tv/film productions and photography shoots with clientele in fashion, film, music, and more. The J. Ford Beauty Agency also represents a professional team of local makeup artists and hairstylists that serve Georgia, South Carolina, Florida, Tennessee, and Kentucky.
The team at AGG and Chris LeDoux, founder of global visual effects company Crafty Apes, are presenting a live complimentary webinar featuring an insightful discussion on the intersection of technology and art exploring the benefits and challenges of artificial intelligence.
“Nerve Gaming” adaptive esports program, supported by a grant from the Craig H Neilsen Foundation, will use video games and esports to build community among those with spinal cord injuries.
With production resumed, Athena is ready to welcome its first major studio shoot. “The Woman in the Yard,” a feature film from Blumhouse Productions, is expected to begin shooting at Athena in mid-April and continue into May.
Chosen from 1,555 total submissions, the following 50 feature film screenplays, 15 pilots, and 15 shorts represent the top 3% of all entries. Their authors are competing for invaluable mentorship opportunities to help hone their craft and plan the next steps in their careers in addition to cash prizes.
Georgia continues to lead as the most multilayered economy in the country. While other states mull over how to keep pace, Georgia business leaders continue to innovate on multiple fronts – life sciences, fintech, agriculture, renewable energy, and the creative industries. Georgia’s mutual fund of industry segments has allowed the state to hedge against inflation and interest rate fluctuations while creating stable job opportunities for citizens across the state.
With a recent focus on the film industry, a renewed focus on the music industry and very active growth in the performing arts, Georgia’s Creative Economy is growing. Obviously, the Creative Economy is essential to Georgia’s economic health, but how is this robust economy being understood, measured and managed?
Trilith President & and CEO Frank Patterson graced the stage with President of Trilith Development Rob Parker to shed new light on the town’s future developments. ‘Trilith LIVE’ will be the entity’s largest development to date and will launch initiatives like concerts, festivals, and live studio tapings.
The Trilith Foundation presented the 2024 Reel People Care Gala on Friday, March 15. This event marked the celebration of looking back on the past ten years, and offered an opportunity to imagine the potential for the upcoming decade that the entertainment industry can make locally and statewide…
Kung Fu Panda 4 and Dune: Part Two will top Arthur The King, Love Lies Bleeding and The American Society of Magical Negroes this weekend.
Georgia happens to be one of our best states in terms of district adoptions.
The Georgia Regional Film and Entertainment Alliance has released what we understand to be the first of many videos that will share the value of expanding the state’s film incentive to rural parts of the state. With the film industry growing in these regions, there are unique challenges posed that the group believes need to be addressed by policymakers.
After seven days of multi-platform viewing, the March 5 episode amassed 9.02M viewers across ABC, Hulu and other digital platforms, according to Disney.
The completion of Phase One of the backlot is part of a landmark 11-acre, three-phase expansion, making it the largest, most comprehensive film studio complex at any university in the country.
Five years ago, we boldly built upon Cherokee’s budding film community and launched the Cherokee Film Summit to foster our community of creatives. Since then, we’ve been making Reel. Community. Connection.
“The Ciné Oscar Gala Fundraiser was an outstanding success, surpassing our expectations in every way,” said Ciné Executive Director, Pam Kohn
Discover Dunwoody has announced plans to give away a trip for two to join Georgia Entertainment at the Sundance Film Festival in 2025.
DeKalb Entertainment Commission will showcase the burgeoning filmmaking talent of DeKalb County high school students at the sixth annual DeKalb Student Film Festival.
As an on-air personality, live event host, and business owner, she has seen all aspects of entertainment.
Followed by the success of SCAD TVfest and SCAD TVfest: Reality this winter, SCADFILM and the Savannah College of Art and Design are proud to announce the expansion of its newest industry focused programming series, which will return Thursday, March 28, with SCAD TVfest: News & Docs.
This event is not only a celebration of the past year’s achievements but a platform to elevate and recognize the burgeoning talent within Atlanta’s film industry, providing opportunities for creatives to shine and receive the recognition they truly deserve.
the Feature Panelists include: John Swartz, Co-Producer & 2nd Unit Director, The Mandalorian & Solo: A Star Wars Story; Co-Producer Star Wars: the Force Awakens, and Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.
Georgia Production Partnership (GPP), in collaboration with Georgia House Representative of District 80 Long Tran, is pleased to announce Georgia Film Day, an exclusive event aimed at bridging the gap between the state’s vibrant film industry and its legislative leaders.
The more than 10,000-seat venue is finished, and a few thousand piled in for a test concert before the real deal March 24
Poetry Out Loud is a national program sponsored by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and the Poetry Foundation, which encourages high school students to learn about poetry through memorization and recitation of the written word.
On March 8, International Women’s Day, the vibrant community of film, gaming, music, fashion and other creative industries came together to network, collaborate, and mentor.
The non-profit will host its annual two-day student short film festival, including film screenings, a panel, a red carpet, industry mixer, and an awards ceremony.
Attention all aspiring filmmakers and cinematographers! Get ready to dive into the heart of filmmaking with our exclusive two-day cinematography workshop at Southern Studios in Atlanta.
On March 8th, the Southface Institute gathered a group of Georgia’s top entertainment leaders at the Fox Theater for a conversation about keeping the industry sustainable.
The Creative Placemaking Summit: South and Appalachia, a gathering of active and influential placemaking professionals focused on strengthening community connection, environmental sustainability and economic viability in 21st century cities and towns.
Already setting itself apart with the Springer Opera House, Flat Rock Studios, and more creative resources, Columbus is an exciting place for artists and musicians.
And the winner is…
Warner Bros/Legendary Entertainment’s Dune: Part Two held strongly in its sophomore session at the international box office, adding $81M to handily cross the $200M overseas milestone, and reaching $367.5M globally.
Today, Georgia workers—and students—can pursue training and highly desirable, well-paying jobs that keep intellectual property and talent in the state. The tax credit fuels thousands of jobs for hardworking Georgians.
She was offered her first film opportunity in the TV series “Tales” as an intern, and after just one month, her hard work ethic allowed her to move up from being a Set Dresser to an Art Coordinator.
UK-qualifying films budgeted up to £15m will now receive tax relief of 40% following the introduction of the long-awaited ’indie tax credit’ aimed at reinvigorating the homegrown production sector.
The South Georgia Film Festival announced its 2024 award winners and additional screenings.
Cxmmunity has purchased a 15% stake in Trap Sushi, uniting two burgeoning local Black-owned media companies.
The stars of the AppleTV show, Manhunt, Brandon Flynn (13 Reasons Why and Scream VI) and Hamish Linklater (The Big Short and Fantastic Four) caught up with Georgia Entertainment at SCADTV Fest to discuss their experience shooting in Savannah.
Coming in ahead of projections following a strong Saturday, Warner Bros/Legendary Entertainment’s Dune: Part Two has stormed to a $178.5M global opening.
As the picturesque beaches, historic landmarks and charming communities continue to attract visitors and investors, the future looks bright for the creative sector and the businesses that choose to tap into the coastal market.
Netflix’s plans to build a $903 million production studio complex at the former Fort Monmouth army base got a key approval from a local board Wednesday.
Behind the scenes: The BET+ drama is directed by Armani Ortiz, who worked behind the camera for Tyler Perry’s 2023 documentary, ” Maxine’s Baby .”
The visual effects house, which offers a mix of on-set VFX, compositing, effects simulations, environment creation and much more, and has work in recent Star Wars series and currently Master of the Air, streaming on AppleTV+, is expanding to a second location in Georgia, just outside of Atlanta in Alpharetta.
Campers will have the opportunity to become immersed in hands-on training in screenwriting, filmmaking and post-production.
In conversation with Daniel Blackman, Walker shared insights from his experience in business and entertainment, as well as advice for newcomers beginning their careers in the industry.
101 Studios was founded in 2018 by industry titans David Glasser, David Hutkin, and Marvin Peart. While the pre production plot unfolds for this production, 101 Studios has boots on the ground in Georgia and a full slate of projects looking for homes.
The Georgia film industry has created billions of dollars in economic impact and thousands of jobs for Georgians across the state. When HB 1180 was discussed and passed on the House floor today, Georgia House legislators vocalized their desire to create a long-term sustainable relationship with the film industry and continue to support the growth of this homegrown Georgia industry.
Filmmaker Choice Skinner is nominated for an NAACP Image Award in the category of Outstanding Breakthrough Creative. The 55th annual awards will be announced during the Los Angeles ceremony on March 16th and broadcast live on BET and CBS.
SCAD is proud to announce the contributions of 158 alumni and current students who have contributed their talents to films nominated for the 96th Academy Awards®.
“We have become seen as second only to Hollywood, in terms of film production in the U.S.,” says David Sutherland, a professor at UGA’s Terry College of Business.
His accolades include two Grammy nominations, collaborations with world-renowned musical artists, and the founding of his own production company, Morettiman Music.
Virtual Advocacy Day to Push State’s First Georgia Music Office Before Thursday Deadline
Listening room and wine bar Commune ATL, owned by Zopari Kristjanson and music producer and DJ Chris Devoe, will open in late April at Olive and Pine in Avondale Estates.
Starting out as a Production Assistant (P.A.) then rising the ranks to become a First Assistant Director (1st. A.D.), she has experienced the abundance of opportunity within the Georgia industry.
Paramount’s Bob Marley: One Love continued to sing sweet tunes in its sophomore session, adding $15M from 59 international box office markets
With an estimated 2,252 crew, 598 cast, and 16,800 background performers poised to work across a combined 579 filming days, these projects will provide a substantial boost to local employment and economic activity.
The second annual Women in Entertainment Event will be held on International Women’s Day at Hotel Tybee. RSVP is now open.
From 2pm-5pm, the Center for Puppetry Arts will host a marketplace of cartoonists selling their art and drawing caricatures.
The event marked the intersection of Georgia’s entertainment renaissance and inclusive philanthropy, with meaningful conversations through the convergence of state legislators, industry leaders and influencers.
In the fourth quarter, NBCUniversal completed its initial move-in activities and began its lease with us for the soundstages, offices, warehouses, mill spaces, parking and related facilities in our Assembly Studios real estate complex located in the Atlanta metro area.
The Creative Coast has announced the Startup Stage finalists that will pitch their companies at GRIT, Savannah’s two-day innovation conference.
Now officially rebranded as SIGNIFY TV, the organization will continue to support marginalized creators while providing positive changes in the representation of Black women in film and television.
After cutting her teeth in Los Angeles, where she helped pass legislation to create a fund for artists working in small theatres (Senate Bill SB1116), she relocated to Georgia to assist the genesis of Story Mill Entertainment.
This event is expected to draw individuals from various backgrounds, including music enthusiasts, educators, and community leaders, who will come together to celebrate Speech’s indelible mark on hip-hop and society at large.
“Being told that it can do all of these things is one thing, but actually seeing the capabilities, it was mind-blowing,” he said in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter on Thursday, noting that his productions might not have to travel to locations or build sets with the assistance of the technology.
This year’s shows will shine bright with the addition of stars of stage and screen including Tituss Burgess (Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt and “Moulin Rouge”), Solea Pfeiffer (“Hadestown” and “Almost Famous”), and Brandon Victor Dixon (“Hamilton” and NBC’s “Jesus Christ Superstar”).
“Within the first 30 minutes of the first day, we were humming. It was amazing,” said Barbara Zagrodnik, first assistant director.
A Georgia House subcommittee left unchanged a cap on tax credits that can be transferred each year as pols tinker with the 15-year old film and television production incentives prized by the industry that have transformed the state into a major player in the entertainment economy.