Georgia Film Academy (GFA) and Assembly Studios are opening a new 32,000-square-foot workforce training facility adjacent to the Assembly Atlanta studio complex in Doraville.
William Jackson Harper from “The Good Place” and Wunmi Mosaku from “Loki” are among seven additional actors in the cast of “The Life and Deaths of Wilson Shedd,” a new prison-break thriller being filmed in Columbus.
Atlanta’s Fox Theatre ranks as the number one top venue in the 2,501 – 5,000 capacity category in Billboard’s Boxscore Midyear 2025 Report.
The 24th annual Tribeca Festival, presented by OKX, today announced competition winners with Charliebird, Happy Birthday, and Natchez taking top honors in the U.S. Narrative, International Narrative, and Documentary competitions, respectively.
Georgia Entertainment’s highly anticipated “Nashville Drop-In” event, held June 10, 2025, brought together senior entertainment executives from Atlanta and Nashville, fostering new partnerships and strengthening existing collaborations between two of North America’s fastest-growing creative communities.
For the month of June, Discover Dunwoody is proud to honor Slean Peavy, a Dunwoody native whose career is a testament to passion, perseverance, and the power of storytelling.
The show was shot at the massive Georgia film studio earlier this year, an experience which McHale gave rave reviews.
Hosted by Christian Noël, Trilith Institute’s 2025 Emerging Creative in Residence (ECR), Sketchy Business ATL will feature a night of original sketch comedy, short plays, improv, and comedic film shorts, all created and performed by Georgia-based talent.
Giles’ insights provide a valuable perspective on the often-overlooked aspects of film production, showcasing the intricate planning and dedication required to bring major cinematic projects to life.
A North American tour for “Maybe Happy Ending” is planned for next year.
While that grade for the Len Wiseman-directed movie is under the franchise’s best in show, John Wick: Chapter 4‘s A, it’s well above the original John Wick‘s B, and in the same great company as John Wick 2 & 3 which also nabbed A-s. Friday for the Ana de Armas movie was $10.65M including previews with Saturday down 8.2% to $8.2M, and Sunday forecasted at $6.1M.
Recently ranked in the top five in USA TODAY/“10Best” list of the country’s favorite film festivals for a third consecutive year, Out On Film is gearing up for its 38th annual festival this Fall, running from Sept. 25-Oct. 5, 2025. Programming will be announced later this summer.
In good news for the Peach State, it seems like Georgia is working its way back into steady business and is potentially ahead of the film and television pack across the country.
On May 29, Dunwoody caught a whiff of Hollywood for the second time in two weeks, when an HBO film crew set up shop in Dunwoody Village – and two of its stars were spotted during filming.
Tyler Perry Studios announced Monday its newest cohort for the TPS Dreamers, a seven-week full-time paid internship for students interested in pursuing a career in the film and television industry.
Industry professionals will gather on July 10 to examine Georgia’s strengthened film and post-production tax credit program following recent legislative updates and streamlined audit procedures.
Made in Doraville, a documentary about transformation, resilience, and identity in the most ethnically diverse square mile in the American South, will offer a sneak peek hometown screening on Saturday, June 21 at Atlanta’s historic Tara Theatre.
The Tribeca Festival, presented by OKX, today announced the 2025 Creator Economy programming lineup, spotlighting a bold new generation of digital storytellers redefining how stories are told and shared.
System.Dive/ plunges players into an alternate reality where the line between humanity and technology has blurred. With the help of a virtual partner named Diva, players dive into the depths of the internet to unravel the mystery behind a cryptic email—exploring themes of connection, identity, and the delicate balance between man and machine.
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The audio industry has evolved as rapidly as any other sector, and the new and growing areas of the industry can be done almost anywhere and do not require the massive construction and capital investment that film requires.
Disney executives are skipping around the Burbank lot as Lilo & Stitch is catapulting the studio past the $1 billion mark at the domestic box office with a 30% market share. Disney is the first studio to pass that milestone YTD. Excluding 2020, Disney has grossed $1B+ domestically for 20 consecutive years since 2005, the only studio to accomplish this.
Alpharetta-based startup, Imagination Square Studios, is a silver award winner in the Children’s category at the 46th annual Telly Awards.
As the university celebrates the achievements of its 2025 graduates, SCAD President and Founder Paula Wallace will present an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters in Savannah to Meta vice president of design Joshua To and an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters in Atlanta to Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens.
Screening Partners select films and filmmakers to tour from a curated shortlist of submitted and invited films. Films are evaluated for consideration based on the subject matter and themes, potential programming or partnerships, and the film’s relationship to the South.
Atlanta-based composer Mark Kueffner is a silver award winner at the 46th annual Telly Awards for his work on the original score for “Nobody Heals Alone,” a forthcoming documentary about post-traumatic stress disorder in veterans and first responders.
The Pilot Blackbox Book Group offers a unique platform for entertainment professionals to explore and discuss strategies for achieving financial independence and creative fulfillment.
The immersive exhibit, “SCADstory Atlanta,” opened in May 2025 and is permanently housed at SCAD on Peachtree Street in Midtown, where it is free and open to the public.
The Jury of the 78th Festival de Cannes, chaired by French actress Juliette Binoche, surrounded by American actress and filmmaker Halle Berry, Indian director and screenwriter Payal Kapadia, Italian actress Alba Rohrwacher, French-Moroccan writer Leïla Slimani, Congolese director, documentarist and producer Dieudo Hamadi, Korean director and screenwriter Hong Sangsoo, Mexican director, screenwriter and producer Carlos Reygadas and American actor Jeremy Strong, presented its winners’ list among the 22 films presented in Competition this year.
The film follows Dr. Kinsell’s fight to keep her clinic open while navigating the complexities of a potential deal with a university hospital. Capturing the local and the systemic, The Only Doctor
reflects the broader healthcare crisis while grounding its story in a woman’s deeply personal sense of responsibility to fellow humans as she believes that healthcare is a human right and most so in the wealthiest country in the world.
MomoCon celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2025 at the Georgia World Congress Center, honoring two decades of growth, creativity, and community. What began in 2005 as a locally focused convention has grown into one of Georgia’s largest pop culture events, attracting tens of thousands of attendees annually.
It appears that $180M is within range for Disney’s Lilo & Stitch after an estimated $47M, -15% from Friday. Even if Lilo finally files in the high $170Ms, big deal.
Batiste will address the largest class in university history, consisting of more than 3,800 graduates, and perform live for students, their families, and honored guests. These SCAD graduates represent more than 40 top-ranked programs, including animation, fashion, film and television, interior design, and user experience design.
Skillshot Media hosted the 2025 Animation Summit at Lindbergh City Center, drawing attention to the booming creative industries in Georgia. The event served as a dynamic platform showcasing the intersection of animation, video games, and digital storytelling—highlighting the innovation and talent driving the state’s entertainment economy.
The Life and Deaths of Wilson Shedd, the new prison break thriller written and directed Tim Blake Nelson, has added six to its cast, including Nelson himself.
Spivey Hall will celebrate its popular summer Global Music Festival with seven performances spanning five continents over three days from June 19 to June 21. Open to all ages, this festival is wonderful for families, individuals, and groups (recreation centers and day camps, senior assisted living groups).
Whiskytree’s CG Supervisor and Director of Artist Development JP Monroy discusses the balance between creative flexibility and technical updates in its pipeline.
The university celebrates its 20th anniversary in Atlanta with a cutting-edge immersive experience charting SCAD’s past, present, and future.
BLG’s family of imprints, Broadway Licensing, Dramatists Play Service, Playscripts, and Stage Rights, will now become part of Concord Theatricals. The acquisition does not include Stageworks or the Broadway On Demand streaming service.
Taking place from June 20-22: A meetup will be held 8:30 – 10:00 at Joystick Gamebar on Friday. Screenings and Q&A will be held at the Look Cinema in Brookhaven on Saturday. And vendors, demos and presentations will be held at the summit in a location TBA on Sunday – vendor spots are available.
Parker Jarvie is a colorist at Company 3 Atlanta, a full-service color and post company with studios in the US, Canada and the UK and with the capability to remotely connect from anywhere.
Featured are four documentary films produced and commissioned by SFA in 2023 and 2024 as part of its Filmer series. The event is scheduled for 7 to 9 p.m., Friday, June 20, at ArtsXchange.
Georgia, USA was on full display at the 78th Cannes Film Festival to spotlight our cinematic achievements, locations and industry infrastructure. Georgia Entertainment’s signature “From Script to Screen” program at the Festival de Cannes included panels, brunches, mixers and a full day dedicated to amplifying the Peach State.
Interesting to note that the last two Final Destination movies have had a history of holding from their Friday to Saturday, 2009’s previous opening record holder, The Final Destination dipped 6%, while 2011’s Final Destination 5 inched down by 15%.
Jason Hanline has created a high school program for students that’s designed to answer the creative industries’ demands for a skilled, imaginative workforce. As the lead teacher of Central Film Academy in Forsyth Central High School’s AV Film and Tech department in Cumming, Georgia, he is on a journey since the program began five years ago.
Our activations at Cannes are being documented on our social outlets daily. Be sure to follow our company pages on Instagram and LinkedIn. Our stories on Instagram will remain active with clips and images throughout the festival.
The state is maintaining its status as a top production destination by “focus[ing] on the elements that we can control,” namely by making some important tweaks to its incentive program.
We stress getting to know your local market, knowing your film commissioners, and understanding all the details that maximize our partnership. So, this education is a couple of days of very thorough education and training, so hotels can deliver the standard of service Marriott delivers, here in the U.S. and anywhere globally.
Jackson’s fascination with film began early, captivated not just by stories on screen, but by how they were made. That curiosity turned into the start of a career in 1996 when he worked as a Production Assistant on the ABC miniseries “The Shining” while living in Colorado. This experience led Jackson to study Broadcast Journalism and TV Production at the University of Mississippi, where he also anchored the campus news and hosted a classic rock radio show.
Centennial Yards Company announced today that it has executed a long-term lease with Live Nation, the world’s leading live entertainment company, to bring a new live music and entertainment venue to the heart of Downtown Atlanta.
MomoCon is expected to have an economic impact of $42.2 million on metro Atlanta over Memorial Day Weekend 2025 (according…
Ghost Gaming, a leading North American gaming lifestyle organization with over 85 managed content creators and esports competitors, will get early access to the latest technology from Intel Gaming and showcase how Intel powers gaming from the casual player to the content creator to the high end esports competitor, to the game developer.
In collaboration with Project Blackbird, this signature event will include a compelling fireside chat on mental health and storytelling, moderated by Project Blackbird founder and producer Alexandra Miles.
Beyond the Gates is set in a leafy Maryland suburb just outside of Washington, DC, in one the most affluent African American counties in the United States. Viewership is up from last years’ time period and beats ABC’s General Hospital.
With your endorsement, these policy initiatives will help preserve and create American jobs, bolster local economies across the country, and ensure America remains the global leader in entertainment production.
At a SCADFILM In Focus: Artisans powerhouse educational event presented at the university’s SCADshow in Midtown, renowned costume designers took the main stage in the morning for a jam-packed, hour-long panel discussion attended by students, filmmakers, other industry professionals, and cinephiles.
London-based production and sales company Twenty-Nine Palms Entertainment has announced Othermor as its first development title since the company’s launch last month. The American psychological sci-fi horror film, a debut feature from co-directors Justin Solaiman and Hudson King, will be introduced for global sales at the upcoming Cannes Film Festival.
It feels like, particularly with Memorial Day weekend coming up, and the summer moviegoing of it all that this MCU title can catapult past that pic’s $200.7M final. Thunderbolts* is $10.3M ahead of Eternals at the ten-day point, which ended its run at $164.8M. Remember, Disney movies have long theatrical windows. Deadpool & Wolverine had a 67-day window to PVOD.
“Atlanta continues to be a dynamic and in-demand production hub. My focus is on filling this space with world-class content and ensuring that every production finds the support and infrastructure they need to succeed here. We’re open for business and excited to welcome top-tier film and television projects,” Joel Meyer, EVP of Worldwide Production for Lionsgate Television.
Resurgens Gaming, one of North America’s fastest-growing gaming and creator-driven entertainment companies, announced the closing of its Series Seed Plus funding round, securing a seven-figure investment to launch Ghost Launchpad, a video game accelerator and publishing division.
Veteran location scout Jack Holloway shares how he went from offering free help on indie sets to landing blockbuster projects like Black Panther: Wakanda Forever and Tulsa King.
Gray Media, Inc. today announced its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2025, which included total revenues above the high end of our guidance for the quarter.
Encouraged by Georgia’s booming production industry, Perkins returned to Athens to help build a local ecosystem that could operate independently, beyond serving as a backdrop for outside productions. He envisioned a creative infrastructure where Georgia voices developed stories for global audiences.
One of the plan’s masterminds is Special Ambassador to Hollywood Jon Voight; the Oscar-winning actor shares the title with Sylvester Stallone and Mel Gibson. Alongside several other special advisors, Voight’s plan, called “Make Hollywood Great Again,” was presented to the President shortly before his May 4 social post.
Creative clusters are a way of thinking about the network of artists and services that make up a creative community as a complete unit to create a blueprint for economic development.
Whiskytree’s CG supervisor J.P. Monroy reveals the studio’s process for generating realistic battle scars on fighter planes.
Through partnerships with Comcast, Chick-fil-A, YMCA of Metro Atlanta, and WABE, the Institute is broadening its mission to inspire and equip the next generation of storytellers.
Today, the JTF event is broadcast live globally – far exceeding the 8,000+ theatre students, their families, and teachers who come from all around the world to the Cobb Galleria each year. By springtime 2025, the wintertime 2026 festival had already sold out with some 10,000 attendees.
The global animation market is a behemoth, generating over $370 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach $580 billion by 2032, with North America leading in global content production and distribution. The rise of streaming services and increased demand for content have made animation more popular than ever.
The who’s who of film and entertainment professionals came out to honor individuals and an institution that has kept Georgia in the spotlight for almost two decades. The Atlanta Film Society’s IMAGE Film Awards presented by Georgia Entertainment in partnership with Assembly Atlanta and Universal Production Services was held last night at the Jewel Box.
President Donald Trump on Sunday extended his trade war to the cinema. Trump, in an evening post on his social media platform Truth Social, said he has instructed the Commerce Department and US Trade Representative to place a 100% tariff on films that are produced outside the United States and imported into America.
With a $162.1M global opening, Thunderbolts* is just $3M shy of where we forecasted. The movie cost before P&A, $180M. Thunderbolts start isn’t anything to worry about knowing that Memorial Day is teed up for a possible record-breaking 4-day weekend with Disney’s Lilo & Stitch.
Morehouse College faculty Stephane Dunn discusses “Sinners” in this opinion piece for MSNBC. Includes links to interviews and in-depth discussions on the topic.
Eagle Rock Studios’ Michael Clark sits down with Funwoody for a Q&A and discusses the studio’s experience and his optimism for the future of film in Georgia.
WABE’s Marlon Hyde spoke to Randy Davidson, founder and CEO of Georgia Entertainment about the current state of the film industry in Georgia.
Each month we bring you a list of ongoing productions in Georgia. This information is provided by Georgia.org and reproduced by Georgia Entertainment to bring you the latest, verified, productions.
Continuing traditions born in the heart of historic Rome, Ga., the 22nd Rome International Film Festival (RIFF) is set for Nov. 6 – 9, 2025 and will again feature a curated lineup of film premieres, celebrity appearances and thought-provoking discussions.
On Sunday, April 27, Lionsgate proudly presented a marquee, sold-out screening of Shadow Force at the 49th annual Atlanta Film Festival, led by Emmy Award winner, star, and producer Kerry Washington.
Returning for a second consecutive year, the Immersive Competition was introduced in 2024 to celebrate new forms of storytelling through spatial and sensory experiences. By freeing themselves from the screen and traditional cinematic language, immersive works invite viewers to enter into the narrative, and often interact with it.
The Olympic feature doc will be available to air passengers via the Delta Air Lines Delta Studio® in-flight entertainment system Sept. 1 to Dec. 31. The film also will enjoy a statewide audience when Georgia Public Broadcasting (GPB) airs a prime-time premiere of the film in July, with specific air dates and times to be announced.
Diffan Sina Norman, the director of FANGORIA Studios’ first feature film, Sitora, will join a small cohort of filmmakers for an intensive, two-week workshop at the Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, Colorado (known to horror fans as the inspiration behind the Overlook Hotel in Stanley Kubrick’s The Shining).
The new immersive theater experience “Mirth and Mischief” combines virtual reality, aerial performances and interactive storytelling to create what producer Kelly Nelson calls “a feeling like you’re in ”Game of Thrones’ meets ‘The Labyrinth.'”
Bowers said he enjoyed the relationships he formed with classmates and the locals in Barga as the group worked on the film and earned the trust of the people they were interviewing. “The experience of the study abroad program and the creation of the documentary were unforgettable. We were able to make something truly special and personal, while working with a beautiful community that gave a piece of themselves as well.”
Cinelease Studios – Three Ring was on full display during The Space to Create. Industry professionals were on hand to witness the studio’s expanded role as a hub for creatives, with a vision to serve as an indie-friendly creative hub supporting industries such as gaming, music, live entertainment, and digital media.
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announced the seven inductees that its voters selected from the 2025 ballot on Sunday night, along with six more musicians or executives who were directly selected by the hall’s board for induction.
We caught up with AMC CEO Adam Aron last night at the AFI Lifetime Achievement Award for Francis Ford Coppola and he’s over the moon about how turnstiles are clicking, seeing April upticks in overall revenues and concessions. There’s a sense out there that the box office is finally on a roll.
The Atlanta Film Society’s IMAGE Film Awards presented by Georgia Entertainment in partnership with Assembly Atlanta and Universal Production Services, sets out to honor various individuals, companies and organization that have made outstanding contributions to Georgia’s film industry and community.
The Digital Animation program housed within the School of Art and Design at Kennesaw State University (KSU) is thrilled to announce the return of the Owl Film Festival, celebrating its fifth edition on May 5, 2025, at 7 p.m. at the Bailey Performance Center in Morgan Concert Hall.
Shadowbox Studios has released a new sizzle reel for its Atlanta location. Boosting 9 purpose built soundstages, this industry leading facility has 850,000 sq ft of production space. The expansive backlot offers room for opportunity with premium offices and mill space.
Filmmaker Hieu Huynh Shares her mother’s refugee journey through the rich, blended flavors of Vietnamese and Southern traditions in Rice & Grits.
It seems we’ve all been streaming a full load of documentaries and docuseries, which unfold in multiple episodes. We’ll be seeing more of them too, according to current reports from film’s above-the-line greats and multinational entertainment executives alike.
The special, sanctioned program is active throughout the duration of the festival. The purpose is to highlight Georgia’s infrastructure, locations, talented crew and professional services to filmmakers from around the world.
In recent years, the growth of the creative has been fueled by a strong interest in creative careers, particularly among younger generations. This trend is reshaping the workforce and propelling the creative economy into a period of remarkable growth.
Since 2000, this weekend reps the eighth time that Warner Bros has led the Easter weekend box office with an event title. Let the record show that Warner Bros contributed 64% of the entire weekend’s box office. Among all Easter weekend openings, Sinners ranks 9th.
Atlanta’s Oscar®-qualifying and USA TODAY “10Best” film festival Out On Film today announces its 2nd annual Filmmaker Fund recipients as part of the nonprofit organization’s ongoing commitment to championing queer filmmakers.
Now airing in over 82 countries worldwide, the hit series, known for its heartfelt storytelling, jaw-dropping transformations, and hilarious on-screen chemistry, is officially moving to prime time: Wednesdays at 9 PM ET/PT on HGTV.
Metro Atlanta is in full bloom with the good stuff, especially if you’re a cinephile without bad allergies. These are a few of the highly anticipated film and television productions that have slapped the clapperboard locally, leading into April-May 2025, plus a few extra fun things.
Expanded professional studio space and offerings at Global Media Studios (GMS) in metro Atlanta align with the recent clearing of House Bill 129 by the Georgia House and Senate.
Latinas in Media Atlanta (LIMA) presents “Putting the UNITY Back in Community: Bridging the Gap in Film & Television,” a dynamic and necessary creative conference panel discussion at the 2025 Atlanta Film Festival.
Industry veteran and influencer Patrick Caligiuri will be a featured speaker, offering insights on navigating current industry trends and opportunities. Multi-hyphenate talent Meredith Riley Stewart, actor/producer/content creator, will join a panel discussion on production. Other participants include Ty Walker, Cherelle George, Paris Schulman, Ryan Monolopolus, John Thomas, Josh Harris, Melanie Krinsky, Chelsea Spivey and more.