The grant was awarded to the Emory Sports Performance and Research Center (SPARC) to establish the Georgia Initiative for Virtual Reality, Education and Sport (GIVES) program
The State of Georgia, a leader in global film production, has been using its signature partnership approach working with the public and private sector to produce film opportunities. Results can be seen year-round in every corner of the state.
Georgia Entertainment, the leading source of news and information about the film, music, esports/gaming and other areas of digital entertainment, has announced a bi-annual printed publication. Georgia Entertainment: The Creative Economy Journal’s inaugural issue will be distributed to 3,903 professionals in December.
Get ready to be swept away by a tidal wave of humor and creativity as the Atlanta Comedy Film Festival (ACFF) descends upon Atlanta, Georgia on November 11th and 12th, 2023.
The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) announced today that it will acquire the 33% stake in Hulu, LLC held by Comcast Corp.’s (NASDAQ: CMCSA) NBC Universal (NBCU), following Comcast’s November 1 exercise of its right under the put/call arrangement between the two companies.
President Biden is issuing a landmark Executive Order to ensure that America leads the way in seizing the promise and managing the risks of artificial intelligence (AI).
A Watershed Moment for the Blerd CommunityIn a game-changing move for the gaming industry, Microsoft appointed Sarah Bond as President…
At the outset, it is important to point out that there are two copyright interests in a song – the musical composition (the lyrics and sheet music) and the sound recording (the specific performance of those lyrics and sheet music). So while a musical composition may be in the public domain, the sound recording may not be.
Daisy Ridley has found her next project – a survival thriller from Zak Hilditch, director of Stephen King adaptation 1922.
The movie industry has gone through a tremendous transformation in the last few years — streaming giants, artificial intelligence, and the rise of independent films have changed the game substantially. But we’re entering a new era that is in many ways the inverse of Hollywood’s ‘golden age’?
Creative Director of the Rome International Film Festival, Seth Ingram, shares what 20 years of RIFF has looked like.
When you look at Creative Economies closely, it becomes clear that the Film and Television Industry is pivotal in their success. Film and Television draw indirectly from a myriad of related creative industries, such as graphic design, fashion, culinary and music.
A quartet of upcoming conference performances by ensembles in the Joyce and Henry Schwob School of Music will place Columbus State University students center stage nationally and internationally. Performances of this caliber spotlight the school’s strengths while developing students’ musical interests and talents.
Universal/Blumhouse’s big screen version of nine-year-old videogame Five Nights at Freddy’s has hit an unprecedented $78M opening, $4.4M shy of what Uni wowed with earlier this summer in firing up Oppenheimer ($82.4M).
Atlanta is the innovation hub for Black entrepreneurs, business leaders and creators, and serves as the number one Black entrepreneurial center and start ecosystem that convenes the world’s most innovative leaders who are changing business, culture and society.
Randy Davidson, President of Georgia Entertainment, was recently interviewed by Rome Business Radio along with Seth Ingram of the Rome International Film Festival. The interview comes ahead of the Georgia Unscripted Roadshow event to be held on November 2nd at the Desoto Theatre.
As the number of productions has grown, so has the infrastructure to support it. According to an April 2023 report by FilmLA Research, Georgia already had 3 million square feet of soundstage space by the end of 2021 — up from 2 million a year earlier — including Trilith Studios (formerly Pinewood Atlanta) and EU/Screen Gems Studios.
The studios have warned that next year’s summer blockbusters could be postponed, and TV shows could be canceled, if no deal is reached in the coming week.
The state-funded $42 million project included a new three-story building for Computer Information Systems, Cybersecurity, and Emerging Technologies programs; renovation of existing structures, including Building 100, the One-Stop Enrollment Center, the Library, the Student Life Center, and new chemistry and physics labs that support health sciences.
Georgia Council for the Arts, a strategic arm of the Georgia Department of Economic Development, today announced the recipients of fiscal year 2024 Vibrant Communities and Cultural Facilities grant awards. The Vibrant Communities grant supports a variety of arts programming opportunities throughout the state, and the Cultural Facilities grant supports capital improvements to or construction of buildings to be used for arts programming.
TEDx has released a talk by Atlanta storyboard artist Mark Simon, known as the Godfather of Storyboarding, called The Case for Rejecting Your First Draft.
Mark Herring, Owner of Signature Production Group Southeast, shares insight into Georgia’s industry as a production hub.
As Georgia poises for the film industry avalanche of business that’s on the horizon with the eventual, inevitable conclusion of the SAG-AFTRA and AMPTP strike, the Georgia Unscripted roadshow is hitting a crescendo of its own and closing in on its final three information packed film and creative arts events of the year.
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.
“Wildcat” is an unconventional biopic film with deep Georgia connections to Savannah-born novelist O’Connor as she struggles to publish her first novel. Hawke selected RIFF for the film’s Southern premiere (only the second U.S. screening) because of the festival’s broader mission to promote literacy in Georgia and to help celebrate its 20th anniversary.
Director of the Georgia Film Office Lee Thomas talks about all of the exciting things happening with Georgia’s film industry and how it impacts small businesses across the State.
The Development Authority of Fulton County (DAFC) board voted 6-2 in favor of the deal. But members clashed over impacts to county schools and the fact that about half the tax incentive will come from the school system.
Leanna Adams plays a washed-up child star hiding in her sister’s house for the holidays after a career-ending mishap when she discovers an injured stuntman dog-sitting, who refuses to leave. Holiday hijinks ensue as they attempt to kick each other out.
As editorial content created by AI language models like ChatGPT begin to fill the internet—often to the dismay of the very human editors that work on these websites—lots and lots of errors are coming with them.
For years, the city’s versatile filming locations and warm community have helped the film scene flourish, and the Savannah Film Alliance (SFA) is excited to celebrate those who made it possible at the second annual SFA Honors Gala.
Georgia Entertainment, in partnership with the City of Warner Robins held the sixth 2023 Georgia Unscripted Roadshow at the Museum…
Since day one, Atlanta has embraced us. From artists and athletes to elected officials and entrepreneurs, people are excited to have the support of a global talent agency. UTA is committed to putting infrastructure and institutional support across entertainment, sports and media to work for Atlanta’s creator economy.
Filmmaker and media mogul Tyler Perry has struck a new, multi-year first-look deal with Netflix that will see him write, direct and produce features for the streamer.
Story Mill Entertainment at Flat Rock Studio in Columbus, GA announces the addition of Glenn “GT” Taylor to the team. He will serve as Vice President of Unscripted Television, bringing his considerable expertise to bear within the department.
ATLANTA, GA —The Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) is thrilled to announce the opening of a new Casting…
Martin Scorsese’s Killers of the Flower Moon from Apple, Paramount and Imperative Entertainment, had a big opening with $21M in 63 offshore markets and No. 1s in 24 of those, including France, Germany, Australia, Spain, Netherlands and Switzerland.
Steven Eisenstein, Chief Event Officer of Classic Tents and Events, talks about recruiting and training staff for successful events.
Production coordinators perform one of the most elemental and vital jobs in the film world — literally making them happen. And yet, it seems their role is one most people never even think about.
Pigmental Studios has signed an agreement to purchase a 67-acre tract at the old St. Marys Airport as the site for a new movie campus where animated films and other projects will be produced.
When he moved back to Augusta, the movie industry was changing. Atlanta has become a mecca for film and television, and technology has rapidly changed.
Aprio, recognized nationally as the fastest-growing advisory and accounting firm, received the 2023 Top Workplaces USA Award, the Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award, and the Metro Atlanta Top Workplaces 2023 Award.
Strikingly, 2023 is the second year in a row that young Level 77 Music has won a Mark Award; in 2022, the company’s song “Be Mine” won Pop Track of the Year.
Georgia Camera Ready does it all for productions coming into town, from scouting locations to developing resources and contacts. The state-run program is unlike any other, said Tray Baggarly, liaison of Coweta County Camera Ready.
ATLANTA, Ga. – One of the reasons behind Georgia’s booming status as a film and TV industry leader is the…
American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) National Executive Director Duncan Crabtree-Ireland joined local SAG-AFTRA President Eric Goins on October 16, 2023, at the Teamsters Local Union 728 in Atlanta to talk with membership and guests about the state of the strike between SAG-AFTRA and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP), which represents the major motion picture studios.
The newly opened backlot features 17 stunning street facades and over 4,500 square feet of dressed set spaces that include homes, cafes, retail stores and classrooms.
Bashir Mansour, senior associate at Woodvale, said the studio is the ninth-largest movie studio in the United States with 600,000 square feet on 90 acres of land.
Peter Bowden of Visit Columbus recently shared thoughts with Georgia CEO. He talks about the Georgia Regional Film & Entertainment Alliance and how the original group of 13 communities are exploring ways the film industry’s impact is felt throughout the state.
Hart’s production company has at least 70 projects in development, including an unscripted TV deal with NBCUniversal’s Peacock streaming service and a four-movie deal with Netflix, Hartbeat CEO Thai Randolph told Variety magazine earlier this year.
Robert Miller is one of 150 employees who worked overtime to make the project happen. After decades of work, he says the Assembly project is one of the biggest he’s been a part of.
The Atlanta Metro Chamber hosted the “How Companies are Leveraging and Engaging the Gaming and Esports Ecosystem” event October 12th, 2023. The heads of organizations like DreamHack, Skillshot, and NASEF gathered to collaborate on bringing focus to e-sports and gaming in Georgia.
Story Mill Entertainment at Flat Rock Studio in Columbus, GA has entered into a partnership with Range Media Partners in Los Angeles, CA. This relationship provides greater reach for Story Mill’s new content and emerging artists platform, while increasing Range’s slate ambitions and production capabilities.
Georgia now has $10.7 billion in surplus cash that its leaders can spend however they want after the state ran a huge surplus for the third straight year.
The Coastal Entertainment Alliance has launched with a mission of supporting businesses and organizations seeking to promote Georgia’s cinematic coastal communities to filmmakers, musicians, and other entertainment companies supporting the state’s creative economy.
The Georgia Unscripted Roadshow event’s next stop is Rome on November 2nd. The event will be held at the Desoto Theatre in the heart of downtown. The event will highlight entertainment opportunities in the region with a focus on workforce development and local businesses participating in the growth of the creative economy.
After selling out stadiums across the country, Taylor Swift is filling movie theaters with “The Eras Tour” concert film, which ignited to estimates of $95 million to $97 million over the weekend.
Assembly Atlanta will employ roughly 4,000 people and help re-invigorate the heart of Doraville.
Georgia Entertainment was pleased to attend the state’s first TEDWomen event in Atlanta – which highlighted aspects of the entertainment industry such as film, music, fashion, and more.
RE:IMAGINE celebrated National Hispanic Heritage Month showcasing and amplifying the works of Hispanic and Latino filmmakers and stories at Reel Connections event, with featured speaker, Jezlan Moyet.
Georgia lawmakers on both sides of the state Capitol are taking their first serious look this fall at how rapidly evolving artificial intelligence technology is likely to affect public policy.
Sen. Chris Coons, Sen. Marsha Blackburn, Sen. Amy Klobuchar and Sen. Thom Tillis today announced the NO FAKES Act, a proposed bill creating new and urgently needed protections for voice and likeness in the age of generative artificial intelligence.
2023 honorees include Kevin Bacon, Ava DuVernay, Emerald Fennell, Sarah Greenwood, Todd Haynes, Kazu Hiro, Jack Huston, Cord Jefferson, Greta Lee, Jeff Nichols, Peter Sarsgaard, Cailee Spaeny, Katie Spencer, and George C. Wolfe
Sharon Turner, Director of Sales and Marketing for Hanna Brothers, talks about equipping team members to represent the brand.
Trilith Guesthouse, the new 193-room boutique hotel, announced the appointment of James Green as General Manager, and three other key additions to the hotel’s executive team: Felicia Lyn, Director of Entertainment & Business Travel; Cori Cramsey, Senior Sales Manager; and Janay Holliday, Catering Sales Manager.
“We collectively demand the AMPTP resumes negotiations in good faith immediately, make meaningful moves at the negotiating table with SAG-AFTRA to address performers’ specific needs, and make the fair deal they deserve.”
U.S. Latinos remain chronically excluded from the media and entertainment industry in direct contradiction to their growing population size and demonstrated buying power, writes Fuse Media chairman and CEO Miguel Roggero.
As brutal as 2023 has been for the entertainment industry, it’s possible the town will someday look back on this moment wistfully. And not just because of the picket line solidarity or cozy mogul hangs in the bargaining room.
Fresh off a big Film Tax Review meeting in metro Atlanta’s Athens on Oct. 4, Georgia Unscripted roadshow in Middle Georgia comes at an opportune time. One filled with mountains of advantageous developments on the horizon – and coming fresh out of the WGA strike.
The docuseries “American Pickers” is coming to Georgia to film next year.
The Savannah Regional Film Commission (SRFC), an AFCI certified Film Commission, announced today that Walker Dalton has been named the new SRFC Executive Director. He will begin in the position in November 2023.
The artist and businessman partnered with respected photographer/entrepreneur Cam Kirk to open the space for creatives to use for their brand growth.
Human and sex trafficking is a serious problem worldwide and in Georgia. Wellspring Living held their gala Sunday evening in Buckhead. Founded by Mary Frances Bowley, the organization has helped numerous victims. Hundreds joined to raise over $400,000 to support programs at the event.
The article raises pertinent issues, from job security to the future of craftsmanship, offering a candid look into the fears and hopes of the creative industry in the face of technological evolution. It also delves into the unique trajectory of Moonshine Post, a post-production house that has successfully capitalized on technological advances while preserving its artistic integrity.
The Atlanta Film Society (ATLFS) is pleased to announce the lineup of films for the fall edition of its ongoing screening series Locals Only: Not for the Faint of Heart.
Barnes & Thornburg partner Stephen G. Weizenecker has been elected incoming chair of the American Bar Association (ABA) Forum on the Entertainment & Sports Industries.
Georgia Entertainment, in partnership with Visit Columbus GA and the Columbus Film Commission, held the annual Georgia Entertainment 100 event last week. Local business owners, entertainment executives along with legislators and government officials gathered to learn more about the creative economy in the region.
The Initiative aims to leverage public-private partnerships to create a music ecosystem that expands economic equity and the creative economy, ensures societal opportunity and inclusion, and increases access to education.
A faculty member and students in UNG’s School of Communication, Film & Theatre helped create a short film that premiered in Los Angeles recently.
David Gordon Green’s second horror “re-quel” didn’t do as well as 2018’s Halloween, but it made a respectable $27 million to claim the top spot for a week before Taylor Swift takes over.
The impact of the writers’ and actors’ strikes has rippled far from Hollywood, including to the town where “Stranger Things” is partially filmed.
Josh Harris is the CFO and Cofounder of FilmHedge. Today he talks about the company’s pipeline of projects, how creators can be considered for financing and the role of film incentive programs.
Seth Ingram, Creative Director of the Rome International Film Festival, will celebrate the 20th anniversary of the festival November 2-5, 2023 with a focus on Georgia Films.
Keith Rousch, founder of Rousch Media, talks about the industry trend towards devices and streaming services from the big productions.
Skillshot Media CEO Todd Harris detailed how his company’s involvement in the gaming world stems from the tax credit Georgia provides for game developers. In terms of employment population, “Georgia is 12th in the gaming industry.”
Iconic Festival Returns to Atlanta Featuring Top Esports Squads Facing Off in Counter-Strike, Call of Duty: Mobile, StarCraft® II, Fighting Games, and More
The board brings together a diverse group of industry professionals who are interested in the education and mentorship of future communication, film, and media leaders.
The Georgia Unscripted Roadshow event’s next stop is Middle Georgia on October 18th. The event will be held at the Museum of Aviation in Warner Robins, the second-largest aerospace museum of the United States Air Force.
It was very moving to be in Athens yesterday at the Tax Credit Review witnessing the political process in action. It was a packed session as lawmakers heard from industry leaders, state officials and others as they explore the return on investment and value of Georgia’s film incentive.
Making a movie is always a minor miracle, but even the most star-crossed productions don’t usually have to deal with a strike and a storm within the same week.
The study, involving respected economists Olsberg SPI and set to come out later this month, crunched available data to estimate the full-time equivalent number of workers in Georgia in the business, with 34,600 directly employed and another 14,100 indirectly employed for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022.
Perry is planning an entertainment complex, including restaurants, retail, a museum, studio tours and a theater that can seat more than 3,000 people. He plans to take the stage there himself when it opens in four years or so, possibly with a one-man show.
SCAD Atlanta has expanded its presence in the heart of Midtown with the addition of its FORTY FIVE building and new cutting-edge technology.
Growth in the region’s total production capture appeared flat (<1 percent) between 2021 and 2022, compared to an observed four (4) percent growth in total industry output and significant growth in competing jurisdictions.
The channel will focus on live, local sports programming all year long and will feature teams from multiple sports across the state.
Deadlines to speak or show off your game at DreamHack have been extended to Oct. 15.
Governor Brian P. Kemp, in conjunction with the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD), today announced that the state achieved an unprecedented milestone: a full decade of business excellence, earning the rank of No. 1 state for business
Co-Chairs Rep. Shaw Blackmon and Sen. Chuck Hufstetler confirmed the October 4th meeting in Athens. The event will begin at 9:00 AM and be held at Athens Technical College; 800 US Hwy, 29 North, Building A, Room 139, Athens, GA 30601. It will be live streamed.
Craig Miller, founder and Executive Producer for Craig Miller Productions, highlights the need to nurture industry growth in Georgia by bringing up the next generation of writers, investors, and storytellers.
Trade unionists, screen actors, writers and the general public are invited in a salute to solidarity at the RDH facility in Smyrna on Saturday, October 7, 2023.
The animated doggies won the weekend! As suggested in last week’s preview, Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie indeed took the crown from its two challengers.