Fanning, who was born in the Atlanta suburb of Conyers in 1998, was nominated for outstanding lead actress in a comedy series for her performance in “Margo’s Got Money Troubles.” It is her second nomination in the category.
140,000 visitors have come to Decatur Square over the past month to celebrate all things soccer at DecaturWatchFest ‘26, far exceeding the City’s expectations. From July 9 to 19, Decatur WatchFest ‘26 will show the World Cup quarter finals, semi finals and final matches, plus seven concerts, including Decatur’s own Indigo Girls.
The initiative has been conceived to support both new and emerging talent, art house productions and those with limited funding. The packages have been created specifically to help producers overcome challenges unique to independents.
Macon’s music, culture, and major events are fueling a new era of economic growth—see what’s driving the momentum and what lies ahead.
In this role, Moore will lead the MPA’s advocacy strategy throughout the region to advance the film, television, and streaming industry’s key priorities. Her work will include representing the MPA before state legislatures, regulatory agencies, and executive branch officials.
The Savannah College of Art and Design stands out for its commitment to merging education with real-world production. With the expansion of SCAD Savannah Film Studios, now the largest and most comprehensive university film and television complex in the nation, the state strengthens its position as a global hub for storytelling.
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Shadowbox Studios is targeting independent film and TV productions with an initiative to make it easier for independent producers to access its UK and US facilities at Shinfield and Atlanta, respectively.
Industry event July 14 will spotlight Savannah’s growth as a production hub on Georgia’s Coast.
For visitors, Valdosta offers something equally valuable: a welcoming South Georgia experience with a surprising range of attractions.
This September, Toronto becomes the center of the global entertainment business. The 51st Toronto International Film Festival marks the launch of TIFF: The Market, a new global content exchange backed by a $23 million investment from the Canadian government, featuring an Innovation Hub, an IP Exchange and thousands of delegates from every corner of the industry.
In a new millennium, when archaeologists excavate the region in North America that’s now Athens, Georgia, U.S., they’ll find bulldogs. Fans. Figurines. Footballs. Flasks.
Bartow County has emerged as a destination for film production and creative economy growth in Georgia. The Film Bartow brand signals the region’s deliberate push into film, gaming, entertainment, technology and innovation.
Boots Riley’s “I Love Boosters” never screened at the Cannes Film Festival, but the film’s marketing campaign drew repeated attention during an official financing forum there earlier this year, cited as a potential model for where independent film promotion may need to go.
On Friday, June 26, audiences in Atlanta will have a rare opportunity to experience one of the most celebrated independent feature films of the year when The Tropic Sun and His Eyes makes its Atlanta premiere at the Martin Luther King Jr. International Chapel at Morehouse College.
The global entertainment industry is in the middle of a fundamental shift. Studios are consolidating, streamers are spending heavily, and the definition of content has expanded well beyond traditional film and television to include gaming, live entertainment and immersive experiences.
Georgia Entertainment joins those across the state in mourning the loss of Martha Zoller, the longtime WDUN talk radio host who died Monday at age 67.
Georgia Entertainment will bring Savannah Spotlight: Entertainment Amplified to the coast on Tuesday, July 14, with the Savannah Regional Film Commission serving as the presenting partner. The event is from 8 to 10 p.m. at the Old Savannah Distillery and will convene entertainment executives, creators and leaders from across the state and the region for a night of networking and conversation.
Horns cut through the computer speakers as Jose Hadathy, a SCAD alum, creative manager and graphic designer for Atlanta United, and I met over Zoom in early October. His name started making the rounds globally when he was chosen to design the official 2026 FIFA World Cup poster for Atlanta, one of the 16 host cities selected for the upcoming tournament.
Growing up in Washington D.C., Anna Vocino always wanted to be a performer. As a teenager, she would go watch Gross National Product (GNP), a local sketch and improv group, and yearn to be up onstage. But, in D.C., it felt like little more than a pipedream.
Over the next ten days (June 19 – 28), Decatur WatchFest ‘26 will show 28 World Cup matches and host ten free concerts on the Decatur Square. Plus, a 3v3 Kids Soccer Tournament at Decatur High School on Saturday, June 20.
The Entertainment Services and Technology Association (ESTA) is excited to welcome Mark Wofford to the team as the new manager of the Production Equipment Rental Group (PERG), ESTA’s film, television, and commercial production arm.
Students in Macon and across the region will gain direct access to hands-on training for careers in film, television and digital entertainment without having to travel hours from campus.
In this episode of More Than Legal, host and attorney Danielle Laughlin sits down with Randy Davidson, founder and CEO of Georgia Entertainment and the soon-to-launch Georgia Insider, for an honest, heartfelt conversation about purpose-driven leadership, the creative economy and what it means to be on the right side of history.
U.S.-based producer Autumn Bailey-Ford (On a Wing and a Prayer) and Simo Kubheka and Damien Brown of the South African-based NV Film Studios and Services have partnered to launch AfriNova Entertainment Group.
The film features Olivia Scott Welch, best known for her role in Netflix’s hit Fear Street trilogy. Her additional credits include Netflix’s Unbelievable, AMC’s Lucky Hank, and Amazon’s Panic.
Financial success is not just about money. It is about whether your financial life is aligned with the life you feel called to live.
Scott Votaw, Assistant Vice Chancellor for the University System of Georgia and head of the Georgia Film Academy, shares how the academy is evolving to keep students ahead of a rapidly changing entertainment industry.
Drawing inspiration from Pink Floyd, James Brown, Jimi Hendrix and Delta blues traditions, Buddy Red delivers a style that is fearless, emotionally charged and unmistakably his own.
LaGrange, Georgia, is emerging as one of the Southeast’s more quietly effective tourism success stories, blending heritage, outdoor recreation, family attractions, entertainment and cultural experiences into a visitor economy that continues to expand in scale and sophistication.
The Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) is proud to announce an extensive partnership with the FIFA World Cup 26™ Atlanta Host Committee (AWCHC), the Metro Atlanta Chamber, and the City of Atlanta to develop and install an intuitive wayfinding campaign, launch immersive art activations, and manage social media strategy to support the upcoming historic FIFA World Cup 26™ matches.
Dunwoody is tapping into its global sensibilities to gear up for the 2026 World Cup, aiming to draw in a whole new crowd and getting creative with how they do it.
Cinema Life Film Festival Collective, a grassroots, all-women-led indie festival platform, announces the Opening Night of the Georgia Shorts Film Festival on Friday, June 19, 2026, in honor of Juneteenth—launching the festival with a powerful celebration of Black cinema, bold storytelling, and emerging filmmakers of color.
Enluis Montes Olivar was no stranger to the stage when he crossed the commencement ceremony platform on May 15 to receive his bachelor’s degree in music from Columbus State University. The 29-year-old Venezuelan native and conducting prodigy has been standing on performance stages and leading orchestras before audiences of thousands since the age of 6.
The Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) is proud to present a special premiere screening of Gregg Allman: The Music of My Soul on Wednesday, June17, at the historic Lucas Theatre for the Arts in downtown Savannah.
This FIFA World Cup summer, five Atlanta art exhibitions make the case that the beautiful game has always been as much about culture as it’s about competition. The proof is on the walls, from Edgewood Avenue to Emory’s campus.
In a video interview with Georgia Entertainment’s Jezlan Moyet for Discover Dunwoody last year, Winn said the state’s evolution as a production hub has given independent filmmakers the kind of support that once existed only in New York or Los Angeles.
As artificial intelligence transforms the media and entertainment industry, the 2026 Altera Festival prepares to bring together leaders in technology, filmmaking, and creative innovation for two days of conversations, screenings, workshops, and immersive experiences exploring the future of storytelling.
It was at CSU that Dvn Dsn discovered his love for filmmaking after joining the Film Club and participating in 48-hour film festivals with a group of friends. This led to the creation of “Multicent Productions,” a production company founded by Dvn Dsn and his friends to present their film festival submissions.
Atlanta has long been one of the nation’s most influential creative and cultural hubs. From film and television to music, sports, gaming, digital media, and live entertainment, the city continues to shape conversations, culture, and commerce far beyond the South.
After months of anticipation, drafts, roster announcements, and preseason discussion, Big League WIFFLE Ball officially begins its inaugural summer season on Sunday, June 7th at Assembly Studios in Atlanta, Georgia.
Dr. Gregory Ramshaw, a professor in the Department of Parks, Recreation, Tourism and Management at Clemson University, shares his thoughts on the powerful connection between sport, culture and community as Atlanta prepares to host the FIFA Men’s World Cup.
Standing in his offices overlooking downtown Atlanta, Brian McGowan points toward a massive construction site that stretches across 50 acres of prime real estate in the heart of Georgia’s capital city.
INTENNSE is a fast, loud, team-based pro tennis league. Its opening weekend kicks off this Friday and Saturday, June 5-6, at Assembly Studios, which is owned by Atlanta News First’s parent company, Gray Media.
Create Dunwoody has launched Doorwoody, a public art exhibit featuring hand-designed miniature door displays created by Dunwoody High School students and installed at local businesses throughout the Greater Dunwoody Village area.
“Clean Hands,” a feature film inspired by the true story behind Brooke’s House and the recovery work of former narcotics sergeant Kevin Simmers, will make its world premiere at the Tribeca Festival on Sunday, June 7, 2026, in New York City.
Atlanta filmmaker Deborah Riley Draper named her production company, Coffee Bluff Pictures, after a place many people don’t know, a small enclave in Savannah, Georgia, historically settled by formerly enslaved families.
Georgia Entertainment sat down with 2026 Southeast Emmy winners to learn more about their award-winning content and their journeys to getting it on-screen and into the running.
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Monday Night Brewing (MNB), the Atlanta craft brewery founded in 2011, is bringing a taste of Spain and the Czech Republic to the city this summer through a pair of international brewery collaborations inspired by the cultures, food traditions, and energy surrounding Atlanta during this summer’s global soccer spotlight.
“Drivin N Cryin” tops a new list of talented musical acts announced today as Decatur WatchFest ‘26 finalizes its concert schedule during FIFA World Cup 2026™. All 14 of these additional concerts are free, no ticket required, and will be held on the Decatur Square.
From a sharp, instinctive ear in her formative years to where Honnie Korngold is now, CEO and founder of CineVantage Productions in Athens, Georgia, founder of Georgia StoryLab, and co-founder of PhilanthroFilms, her work has pointed toward one conviction: that music and sound are not background to a story but part of how the story is told.
The Savannah College of Art and Design will screen a series of classic summer blockbuster films from Steven Spielberg at SCADshow theater in Atlanta starting on June 24.
Griffin Gaming Partners (Griffin), one of the world’s leading venture funds focused exclusively on gaming with $1.5 billion under management*, is excited to reveal a new initiative that unlocks millions in potential funding for promising indie games.
MomoCon 2026 is a wrap and the final numbers show a record 67,277 unique visitors attended over the four-day Memorial Day weekend.
This warm behind-the-scenes featurette takes us into the heart of filming “The Breadwinner,” sharing the story of how a movie set in Nashville ended up finding its home in Georgia.
A24’s Kane Parsons movie Backrooms is at $81.4M domestic, and $118M WW in what looks to be on a global basis this AM, the No. 1 movie. A24 claims that this is a No. 1 record opening for what is the youngest filmmaker ever, Parsons now 20 years old.
Different city, different festival, same themes. Innovation, funding, technology and intellectual property. These are the topics we watched dominate Cannes, Sundance and SXSW earlier this year. It all comes back to storytelling and who controls it.
The worlds of live sports and media entertainment are fused so tightly that it’s difficult to distinguish a crack in the curtain. And now, in a convergence some audiences didn’t see coming, live musical theater has shot onto our screens like a pole vault or a pirouette.
Cinema Life proudly announces the opening night of the Georgia Shorts Film Festival, taking place Friday, June 19, 2026, in honor of Juneteenth, with a special evening celebrating the artistry, innovation, and cultural impact of standout short films created by filmmakers of color.
We sat down with Elisee Junior St. Preux to talk about “The Tropic Sun and His Eyes,” an official Tribeca Festival selection and the first mental health narrative film shot entirely on land in Haiti. The Atlanta-based filmmaker drew from personal loss to craft a story about estranged fathers and sons, and the generational trauma that keeps them apart.
Dolores Burgess, Owner and Creative Director of Brio Theater in Tucker, Georgia, shares the heartfelt story behind bringing live theater to one of Georgia’s most welcoming communities.
The two-person musical, which earned a 2024 Tony Award nomination for “Best Revival of a Musical” during its time in New York City, is directed by Amanda Lee Williams and stars Dad’s Garage ensemble members Karen Cassady and Travis Sharp.
This featurette explores why Georgia was chosen as the filming location for Resurrection, a drama centered on the theme of bringing the dead back to life.
Now in its 21st year, the event expanded to buildings A and B for the first time, covering more than one million square feet. The Atlanta Convention and Visitors Bureau projects the convention generated $43 million in economic impact for metro Atlanta.
Kueffner received Silver Telly Awards for “The Christmas Writer” and “Masked” along with a Bronze Telly Award for “Unknown Caller,” further highlighting his work across drama, suspense and genre storytelling.
Frank Patterson, president and CEO of Trilith Studios, shares his thoughts on Georgia Entertainment and its impact on the state’s entertainment industry.
Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu after an estimated $25.5M Saturday is heading to a $97M-$98M 4-day. That Saturday is a tad higher than Solo: A Star Wars Story‘s $24.6M. Know that $100M 4-day is still in play.
If you don’t think of art and culture when you think of Cartersville, Georgia, then you haven’t let the town entertain you for a while.
Atlanta-based comedic ventriloquist Allison Wonders will bring her original solo comedy experience, “The Allison Wonders Show,” to the 2026 Atlanta Fringe Festival this May and June, delivering a fast-paced mix of ventriloquism, comedy, and outrageous puppet personalities to Fringe audiences.
Despite a significant downturn in big-budget productions over the past few years, Georgia’s independent filmmakers showed up at this year’s Atlanta Film Festival.
“HR Things” is a locally produced dramedy, shot and set in Columbus, and created by GG Rodgers. The first season consists of 12 episodes, each one being about six minutes long.
Lisa Anders, COO of Explore Gwinnett, the tourism and film office for Gwinnett County, shares the journey of how her organization has grown into a true force in Georgia’s film landscape.
Trilith Institute, a nonprofit dedicated to discovering and developing the next generation of storytellers, today announced the launch of Semester at Trilith, a 15-week experiential education program that places college students inside a working film and television production environment.
Georgia Entertainment will bring its Unscripted program to Cartersville on June 24, with Visit Cartersville-Bartow and Savoy Automobile Museum serving as presenting partners. The main event runs from 5 to 8 p.m. at Savoy Automobile Museum, followed by a VIP afterparty from 8 p.m. to midnight at Elevate in downtown Cartersville.
Executive Producer and Showrunner Susan House takes us behind the scenes of Netflix’s hit social media experiment, The Circle, as production lands in Atlanta, Georgia for Seasons 6 and 7.
Georgia Entertainment marked its third consecutive year at the Cannes Film Festival with its expanded “From Story to Scale” event series, presenting programming along the Croisette from May 14-17, 2026. Panels, networking events and activations drew producers, financiers, executives and entertainment professionals from around the world.
Netflix has released the official trailer and premiere details for Color Book, the intimate black-and-white feature film from writer and director David Fortune, which will debut globally on June 19.
On Opening Night last month, the Atlanta Braves pulled out all the stops to celebrate their 60th anniversary in the city and the 10th season of Truist Park and The Battery Atlanta, the team-owned, industry-changing mixed-use real estate venture.
Atlanta Story Partners’ (ASP) debut film “The Games in Black & White” won four Southeast Emmy Awards from as many nominations shared with Georgia Public Broadcasting (GPB).
Decatur WatchFest ‘26 today announced it has received approval from FIFA World Cup 2026™ to show more than 60 World Cup matches on three big screens on the Decatur Square between June 11 and July 19, 2026.
Michael remain not only the King of Pop but the King of the B.O. with $26.1M, and he won the world over as well with a global fourth frame of $83.8M.
DreamHack Atlanta concluded today, Sunday, May 17, at the Georgia World Congress Center, as the world’s leading gaming lifestyle festival closed out a massive three-day celebration of everything gaming under one roof.
The nonprofit Sundance Institute announced today the cohort selected for the 2026 Episodic Lab program, taking place at Dunaway Gardens in Newnan, Georgia, from May 15–20.
The 2026 Legislative Session will be remembered as one of the most ambitious and consequential in recent memory for Georgia’s hospitality and tourism industry.
“Studios are really looking inward. They’re incorporating more vertical integration. They’re doing partnerships and acquisitions,” says Jezlan Moyet, president of Georgia Entertainment. “They’re making sure that not only do they have the infrastructure, but also the resources to continue to have competitive bids and world-class ecosystems.”
This behind-the-scenes feature explores the making of Netflix’s His & Hers Season 1 and the creative decision to film in Georgia, where the story’s haunting mystery comes to life.
For those spending Memorial Day weekend close to home, the community is invited to gather at the Avondale Estates Town Green for an afternoon of live theatre, music, and family-friendly programming at the A Shakespeare Happening Spring Series featuring Romeo and Juliet performed by The Atlanta Shakespeare Company.
The Marché du Film reaffirms its position as the world’s leading marketplace for film sales, project financing, and industry expertise, marked by an expanding level of international participation in 2026.
Kick off Memorial Day Weekend with a unique musical experience in honor of the Miles Davis Centennial. The Miles Electric Band, also known as M.E.B., will perform in concert at Atlanta Symphony Hall, 1280 Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta, GA 30309, on Friday, May 22nd at 7:30 pm.
As much as Harris is excited about shooting near (and with) his family and putting other Georgia residents to work in the process, he is encouraged by the positive momentum he’s seeing in the industry following its recent years of hardship. And while this hardship was experienced everywhere, not just in Georgia, Harris is pleased to see the state turning a corner, navigating industry-wide changes and stepping out as a leader.
Katrina Pitts, President and CEO of Artistic Heights Academy, a creative talent development institute, shares her mission to prepare the next generation of artists for a rapidly evolving industry.
For more than 45 years, Savannah College of Art and Design has helped define Georgia’s creative landscape, preparing superstars of the stage and screen while expanding its reach into sports and competition.
MomoCon is working with 14 Atlanta area nonprofit organizations that serve youth to invite more than 1,400 kids to the cosplay, animation, gaming, and music convention this year. The youth will be attending on Sunday, May 24.
20th Century Studios/Disney’s Devil Wears Prada 2 won Saturday with an estimated $14.9M per industry sources putting the sequel in pole position to best New Line’s Mortal Kombat II over Mother’s Day weekend.
The decision to align Georgia Insider’s launch with Cannes is intentional and strategic. The festival draws the global intersection of creativity, capital, technology, and storytelling into one place for ten days each May. That intersection is precisely the ecosystem Georgia Insider exists to serve.
Now the organization is returning for the 79th edition, bringing its signature “From Story to Scale” event series to the south of France as part of a continued effort to position Georgia on the global stage for film and entertainment.
“Baristas vs Billionaires”—a new documentary about the rise of Starbucks Workers United (SBWU) and a new generation of working-class activists—will begin its one-week Oscar-qualifying run of three screenings per day at Tara Atlanta from May 8 to May 14
FOX Sports, America’s English-language home for the FIFA World Cup 2026™, and Cosm, the leading immersive technology, media, and entertainment company, today announce their collaboration to present select FIFA World Cup 2026™ matches in Shared Reality.
“The Stews” and “DJ EU” highlight a new list of talented musical acts announced today as Decatur WatchFest ‘26 adds to its concert schedule during FIFA World Cup 2026™. All 14 of these additional concerts are free, no tickets required, and will be held on the Decatur Square. And there are more to come!