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.
Latinas in Media Atlanta is excited to be asked again to lead in organizing a Latine Filmmakers Panel in collaboration with Latinas in Media Atlanta and the Atlanta Film Festival.
Maria’s inspiring journey serves as a testament to the determination and dedication required to turn dreams into reality.
This is an opportunity for the community to come together for a powerful cinematic experience followed by an insightful panel discussion connecting the movie to local history and present day significance.
Please join AGG Entertainment & Sports co-chair Beth Moore and AGG Tax of counsel Hanish Patel, along with Ben Zachariah, director of tax credit investments at Monarch Private Capital, for a complimentary webinar exploring how Georgia taxpayers can benefit from both generating film tax credits and purchasing or selling such tax credits.
Chosen from 1,555 total submissions, the following 80 feature film screenplays, 42 pilots, and 32 shorts represent the top 10% of all entries.
“Our film tax credit has been very, very successful for Georgia,” House Speaker Jon Burns, R-Newington, said Feb. 7 during a news conference unveiling the bill.
Since its founding in 2015, the GFA has bolstered the state’s creative economy by training Georgians for work in production, game development, digital entertainment, and more.
With many states and countries competing for their part of the content creation sector, Georgia is in an enviable position. Georgia’s smart policy decisions have allowed our state to eclipse previous booming entertainment centers like Florida, Louisiana and North Carolina.
The 2024 South & Appalachia Creative Placemaking Summit will be held in Atlanta, GA March 5-8, 2024. Space is limited. Registration is now open.
The worst reviewed superhero movie in some time, Sony/Marvel’s Madame Web, (13%; even lower than Sony’s Morbius which did 15%), miraculously kept at the top of its weekend projections despite the fact that that’s not something to boast about.
“As a lifelong Disney fan, having the iconic Aladdin voice actors at MomoCon fills my heart with absolute joy,” said Jess Merriman
Act for a Change is searching for writers and directors for our August show “Bridges over Barriers.”
To kickoff Georgia Entertainment’s Thought Leadership Series, Blackman sat down with Founder and CEO Randy Davidson to share moments that have been impactful to his career and detail Georgia’s relationship to Diversity in entertainment.
“Reel Connections” offers a platform for dialogue and recognition, showcasing the achievements of Black filmmakers and media professionals and their invaluable role in the advertising and entertainment landscape.
Atlanta’s Black Music and Entertainment Walk of Fame revealed his emblem, and Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens bestowed him with the city’s highest honor, the Phoenix Award.
As an Augusta-born creative, he shares a unique perspective on why the city is great for filmmaking.
These events connect entertainment professionals, artists and local businesses in Dunwoody, the Atlanta Perimeter, Georgia and beyond.
In 2023, Mercedes-Benz Stadium hosted its biggest year of concerts ever with multiple dates from Beyoncé, Swift, Ed Sheeran, Karol G, Grupo Firme and George Strait.
“If it is your dream, and it is your hope, if it is that thing you wake up and go to bed with and you can’t shake it; that is something that is bigger than you. Do not stop,” Tyler Perry stated. “I wish for every dreamer in here, I wish you persist until you get to the other side and see how sweet it is.”
Media outlets around the world took note of the powerful Georgia entertainment presence as well, including forbes.com, which reported, “Super Bowl LVIII was in Las Vegas, but Usher used his platform there to transport millions of viewers to the city he has called home for more than three decades.
During the meeting on Feb. 12, Smith mentioned Ushers’s Super Bowl Halftime Show. Usher made it a point to shine light on Atlanta and its culture throughout the performance.
Georgia Entertainment announced today that Ty Walker, Senior Vice President and Head of Physical Production for Kevin Hart’s Hartbeat, will…
Georgia was in the spotlight this weekend as Usher represented the state and Atlanta at the Super Bowl. More on the Super Bowl later including the Jonesboro High School Majestic Marching Cardinals involvement. We were equally excited to follow two independent film success stories in Georgia. ‘Possum Trot’ and ‘Popular Theory’ also had big weekends.
The festival includes full length feature films and shorts, from professionals and students from around the world.
House Representative Matthew Gambill (District 15) is a great example of a Georgian contributing their community.
Georgia truly has the potential to inspire our world, while harnessing the power of the Creative Economy for good, and we must embrace that.
Last year’s Super Bowl weekend totaled $52.6M, per Box Office Mojo, led by Warner Bros’ Magic Mike’s Last Dance, with an $8.3M opening. This year, we’re lower at $40M.
Based on the true story of a small church in East Texas, POSSUM TROT is executive produced by Letitia Wright (BLACK PANTHER, Founder of 3.16 Productions), Nika King and Joe Knittig, directed by Joshua Weigel (THE BUTTERFLY CIRCUS), written by Joshua and Rebekah Weigel (THE BUTTERFLY CIRCUS), and produced by Joshua and Rebekah Weigel (Peacetree Productions).
Georgia Film Academy Alum Camilo Diaz sat down with Georgia Entertainment to share his experience as part of the creative community in the state.
As we commemorate this milestone, we want to express our sincere appreciation to our attorneys, staff, and clients for your unwavering support throughout the decades.
Germany’s Great Bavarian Circus makes its Atlanta debut under the big top at the Stone Mountain Park from March 15 to March 31.
On February 21, we will bring together the vibrant community of film, gaming, music and other entertainment executives that make up Georgia’s Creative Economy. The event, the intersection of Georgia’s entertainment renaissance and inclusive philanthropy, will be a convergence of industry leaders and visionaries, reflecting our commitment to shaping a more inclusive future for the state’s creative industries.
In the Creative Economy a key metric of success is the rise to “Stardom”, or an individual becoming a “Star”. Essentially this is a stratification of celebrity, and the calculus of Stardom is not straight forward, being dependent on the intent of the various players helping an individual achieve this status: agents and producers want sales, investors want returns, public relations consultants want identification, the stars want recognition and additional contracts.
“This bill is a positive sign that the House values the film industry’s contribution to Georgia,” said Randy Davidson, publisher of Georgia Entertainment News. “However, many details need to be looked at including the impact on smaller productions and the nine options in the bill to get the full credit.”
The Walt Disney Company and Epic Games will collaborate on an all-new games and entertainment universe that will further expand the reach of beloved Disney stories and experiences. Disney will also invest $1.5 billion to acquire an equity stake in Epic Games alongside the multiyear project.
Steve Cohen of United Talent Agency shared incredible insights to a packed audience yesterday in Columbus at the RiverCenter for the Performing Arts. His comments complimented the updates shared by Film Commissioner Joel Slocumb about recent activity in the region along with updates about Flat Rock Studio, Columbus State University, Georgia Film Academy and advocacy efforts to promote rural film production.
In a joint press conference around tax credits and mostly targeting credits around data centers, House Bill 1180 was announced.
Our thriving creative economy contributes to Georgia being not only an ideal place to do business, but also an incredible place to live and explore.
Max’s Tokyo Vice, for example, Paramount+’s Fellow Travelers, and Warner Bros. Animation’s My Adventures with Superman were all among the Day One highlights.
The introduction of Altar coincides with the 35th anniversary of The Masquerade, which opened in September of 1989 in Old Fourth Ward.
“This funding will make a huge difference in terms of supporting department programs, initiatives, and non-profit agencies who work with Arts & Culture to bring vital services and programs to those in Fulton County.”
Mock believes that Georgia’s film tax credit is the best in the country and Columbus is soon to be a staple for creatives in the state.
In addition to Stratton Leopold, Lori Berlanga serves as co-producer. Executive producers include William Wages, Phillip Rob Bellury and Craig Miller.
ThesCon is well underway a the Trade Center. But they students are not contained to Front Avenue. They are all over town.
Georgia’s extraordinary entertainment industry lies in its people. It is time to reach all Georgians and provide them with opportunities in this thriving Creative Economy.
A farce comedy The Worst Love Story Ever filmed in Newnan over the last few years was released last night and is now viewable online at TheWorstLoveStoryEver.com.
Neill maintains that Georgia-made music has a distinct sound like no other – a message that he shouts far and wide.
While the theatrical marketplace is starving for big movies post-strike, Apple Original Films‘ $200M pick-up of Matthew Vaughn’s Argylle isn’t cutting it with a $18M domestic/$35M global start, C+ CinemaScore, and 3 stars on Comscore/Screen Engine’s PostTrak.
The client contacts in attendance included Andrew Ratcliff, CEO of Tweed Recording Studio, Lynda Smith, Founder of Entertainment Tourism of Georgia, Dugan Bridges, President of F7 Film Distillery and William McLane, CEO of Yom Ice Cream.
The 2024 Black History Film Festival continues Saturday, February 24th with more films at various locations throughout the county.
The hit drama series for Paramount+ will begin shooting in Georgia soon.
For the first time since 1988, IATSE, Teamsters, IBEW, OPCMIA, UA and LiUNA! will bargain pension and health benefits together with the Alliance of Motion Picture & Television Producers (AMPTP).
Since founding FAME, a pathway for students to explore Film, Arts, Media, & Entertainment, he has seen the massive appetite the upcoming generation has for creativity.
The incentive helped Georgia weather a recession and build an industry. That impact on small businesses continues today. More than 15,000 Georgia businesses support our state’s film industry.
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”).
The event is being held to “bring our film and cinema community together with our broader creative community to have fun and raise funds for our ongoing projects and support the goal of adding a third screen and a Digital Cinema Package (DCP) projection system as an added feature in our existing multi-use LAB space.
New Georgia Location Will Bring on Dozens of Employees, Allowing the Studio to Add Additional Film and Television Work to its 2024 Docket
GEL is officially announcing a full season of Brawlhalla for the state’s collegiate, university, HBCU, TCSG, etc. programs.
MomoCon is one of the fastest growing “all ages” conventions in the country. In 2024, 50,000 guests are anticipated.
The work of contemporary artist, Dr. Danny Campbell will be on display at the Emma Darnell Aviation Museum and Conference Center.
Technological advances – like AI, today’s headline-stealer — are touching every tool filmmakers use to tell a story, all along the line of pre-production, production and post-production.
Educational opportunities this year include author Heather Hale, Marti King Young from ABC’s “Will Trent,” University of Central Florida assistant professor Betsy Kalin, documentary filmmaker Nicole Triche, and Valdosta State University assistant professor Chalise Ludlow.
According to Stevenson, there are plenty of opportunities for Georgians to get involved in the music business.
This event marks a game-changing moment for Rural Georgia, positioning itself as a force to be reckoned with in the film industry.
Georgia Entertainment, in partnership with Philanthro Films, and South Georgia Studios hosted the ninth Georgia Unscripted Roadshow at the Rainwater Conference Center in Valdosta.
Amazon MGM is reporting that “The Beekeeper” claimed the top spot with $7.4 million from 3,337 theaters in its third weekend of release.
Hailed by the New York Times as the “leader of a new generation of opera stars,” and christened “opera’s nose-studded rock star,” Barton has blown off the stodgy opera dust of a few centuries.
“It is a unique opportunity to train our residents for the creative industry, so we can keep making movies and building this industry in our region.”
This collaboration marks a significant step towards enhancing the region’s appeal as a thriving hub for the film and production industry.
Stepping inside the Trilith Guesthouse in the Town of Trilith, just outside Trilith Studios in Fayetteville, Georgia, you immediately get a sense that this is where great stories will be made and shared.
Titan Forge Games, the developer of third-person MOBA title SMITE, has announced the upcoming launch of a sequel, SMITE 2. The sequel will be accompanied by major changes to the game’s professional esports circuit, including new international LAN events and the end of developer-owned teams.
As Kennedy claims, productions utilize various locations in regions all over Georgia – helping businesses like Yancey Bros. Co. to expand their network statewide.
The Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) today announces that SCAD TVfest will return to Atlanta Feb. 7-10, 2024. Now in its 12th year, the university’s signature event celebrating the best in television and streaming will take place at the new, state-of-the art SCADshow theater. Matt Bomer, Joel Kim Booster, Kelsey Grammer, George Lopez, Sonequa Martin-Green, Charlotte Stoudt, Josie Totah, and Ken Watanabe to Receive Honors.
The Columbus Film Office today announced that Steve Cohen, Head of UTA’s Atlanta office, will be the featured speaker at their next quarterly meeting. The meeting will be held at the RiverCenter for the Performing Arts on February 7th from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
HUeMAN TV is kicking off 2024 with the nonprofit’s new signature event, SIGNIFest. Nonprofit’s Marquee Event Presents Curated Showcase of Short Films by Underrepresented Content Creators.
Shares of Netflix jumped in premarket trading Wednesday after the company reported adding 13.1 million subscribers during the fourth quarter, stronger growth than Wall Street expected as the streamer builds its ad-supported service and cracks down on password sharing.
As Valdosta gears up to host the Georgia Entertainment Unscripted Roadshow, South Georgia Studios stakes it’s claim as a new hub for production.
From 2023’s biggest blockbusters to the short films everyone is about to be talking about, they’re all Oscar nominees now.
Over on LinkedIn, I shared thoughts daily as we attended Sundance in Park City, Utah from January 18th to January 21st. The commentary is below with links to the full posts on LinkedIn including additional pictures. We’ll post a reel and additional information soon.
This event is the inaugural pop-up event for The Bradley Theater, a collective that promises to finally bring an arthouse cinema to Savannah. By joining forces with Cinema Savannah, the largest and longest running film club in Savannah, they are sure to expand the influence of independent, foreign, and classic cinema in Savannah.