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.
At the Georgia Unscripted event in Cobb County, Roger Alexander touched so many with his brief remarks. With 200+ in the audience including dozens of legislators and government officials, he walked through his story of what the film tax incentive has done for him, the entertainment businesses he has started and the young people he now mentors.
Stephen Weizenecker, Partner at Barnes & Thornburg, discusses how growth in the film industry from the Georgia Tax Incentive has led to growth in the video game and music industries.
Groundbreaking on the project, which will grow the production capacity at WBSL by more than 50%, will begin in the second quarter of 2024 and is expected to be completed in 2027. The expanded WBSL will become a primary production hub for DC Studios.
The event, in partnership with Film Columbus GA and presented in part by Valley Hospitality Group, will combine the Georgia Unscripted roadshow’s educational and informational state-of-the-industry offering with Georgia Entertainment’s signature 100 affair, which focuses heavily on high level networking.
Level 77 Music Founder and CEO Patrick Avard and his Atlanta-based team have been nominated for four Mark Awards from the prestigious Production Music Association in Los Angeles.
Cassie Chantel, CEO of Tribe House Records, believes Athens is a “Young Atlanta” and on the verge of being a major city for film and music.
Representative Al Williams, representing the coast for more than 20 years, spoke about Liberty County’s role and how the film credit has been so key for Georgia’s economy. “We need to be careful dabbling with the film tax credit and progress made in Georgia. Others like Louisiana dabbled and look what happened there.”
Producer Christos Hines talks about bringing the film community to Athens. It’s a positive for the economy and quality of life.
On October 4 a committee reviewing the Georgia Film Tax Incentive will meet in Athens to discuss the future of that incentive. The members of this committee need to know how proud the community is of this burgeoning film industry.
Major studio streamers are among the inaugural members of a new trade group devoted to advocacy for federal and state policies that impact their services.
The deal, outlined in the 2023 WGA Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), introduces remarkable pay increases and pioneering regulations on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in entertainment content creation.
Montu Miller, recording artist and Ambassador for Classic City Hip Hop, explains how great music is going on in Georgia beyond Atlanta in towns like Athens, Augusta, Savannah, and Valdosta.
Mala Sharma, President of Georgia Music Partners, underscores how lawmakers who understand that music industry growth is economic growth, are leveraging Georgia’s strong, diverse music history to build the music industry in new areas of the state.
Georgia Entertainment, in partnership with Film Augusta, held the fourth 2023 Georgia Unscripted Roadshow in Augusta last week. (See the reel and photos.) Numerous business owners, entertainment executives along with legislators and government officials gathered to learn more about the creative economy in the region.
“We’re excited to announce our expansion into Atlanta and Wilmington,” said Ashley Rice, President & Co-Managing Partner, Cinespace Studios. “Through the strategic acquisition of these well-regarded studio facilities, we’re expanding our footprint in the industry and commitment to supporting every type of creative need.”
Georgia Film Academy (GFA) today announced it received an award from 100 Black Men of North Metro Atlanta for hosting more than 100 children, ages 11 to 18, during a hands-on learning experience in the film, television and esports industries earlier this year at its Fayetteville campus.
The Atlanta Women’s Film Festival is set to captivate audiences on Sunday, October 8th, from 10:30 am to 7:00 pm at the Wild Heaven West End Brewery & Gardens.
Bill Sanford, National Director of Operations for CineLease Studios, talks on how the health of the Georgia Tax Incentive is crucial to the growth of the film industry in Georgia.
SAG-AFTRA members have voted 98.32% in favor of a strike authorization on the Interactive Media Agreement that covers members’ work on video games. 34,687 members cast ballots, representing a voting percentage of 27.47% of eligible voters.
Games Week Georgia will encompass a week of activities and events to celebrate all aspects of the gaming and esports industry in Georgia, December 11-17, 2023
Matt Davis, President and Founder of Reel Supplies, a building supply company that is dedicated to the film industry, talks about keeping pace with the industry growth from the Georgia tax incentive.
The Entertainment Tourism Alliance of Georgia (ETAG) has formed to track, promote, and connect tourism data associated with film, music, arts, and other entertainment sectors.
As appointed by Lt. Governor Burt Jones and Speaker of the House Jon Burns the committee members are working on behalf of the Georgia General Assembly to review all Georgia tax credits, including Georgia’s film tax credit.
A part two and three part threes have descended upon theaters this month, and now we also have a fourth entry nearly a decade after its previous installment.
Georgians in the film industry are hopeful to get back to the set soon after months of strikes and negotiations now that the Writers Guild of America has a tentative agreement with studios.
Public media maker WABE, Atlanta’s choice for NPR and PBS, announced today that its veteran radio host and jazz and blues aficionado H. Johnson will be honored.
LaRonda Sutton, Co-President, celebrates the 50th anniversary of Georgia Production Partnership from 1973 with productions like Cannonball Run, Deliverance, and In the Heat of the Night to 2023 as the top production center in the world.
What we have won in this contract—most particularly, everything we have gained since May 2nd—is due to the willingness of this membership to exercise its power, to demonstrate its solidarity, to walk side-by-side, to endure the pain and uncertainty of the past 146 days.
Linda Yaccarino spent 15 years at Turner Entertainment and 11.5 years at NBCUniversal before her surprise appointment as Twitter’s (now X) new CEO. As she continues to build her team, she just announced four hires of executives she had worked with at Turner or NBCUniversal.
“I plan to bring a purpose-built studio here,” said Warren Ostergard, who has made a few films in Augusta including The Hill, The Royal and Agent Game.
Hollywood was not Maurice Johnson’s goal when attending Glenn Hills High School, but when his college debate coach challenged him to use his voice, he discovered a world that caused him to change course and pursue a different career path.
The California Film Commission (CFC) announced that it will welcome three big-budget feature film projects and a diverse roster of 13 independent films to the state’s Film & TV Tax Credit Program 3.0.
Join AGG’s Entertainment & Sports team and experts in the film industry for conversations delving into the legal fundamentals that play a crucial role in the success of film projects.
Georgia is in the news again and it’s all positive!
Mark Wofford, President and CEO of Atlanta-based PC&E, talks about the many areas of Georgia, from colleges to small towns to better known cities, that contribute to the successful film industry in Georgia.
The Georgia Entertainment 100 will adjoin the Georgia Unscripted Roadshow event in Columbus on October 5th. The combination brings the educational program of the roadshow series together with the gala style, networking format of the signature 100 events that Georgia Entertainment is known for.
Decatur resident Elizabeth Grove, a talented food stylist for film and TV, is proud to present the Horrifying Food of Film & TV art exhibit debuts Friday, October 13th.
As part of her GFA curriculum, she secured production assistant internships on the set of a major motion picture, Creed III, and television series, Shadrach, officially obtaining her certification in Film and Television Production from GFA upon completion of her on-set roles.