In January, the Junior Theater Festival welcomed more than 8,000 musical theater performers, creators, crew, supporters and enthusiasts to metro Atlanta. The production employed more than 500 Georgia residents as film and television crew members, manufacturer teams, contractors, electricians, visual artists and others who ate, drank and slept all things JTF.
The 49th Annual Atlanta Film Festival + Creative Conference presented by Rendezvous (ATLFF) revealed newly added key programming, including the Closing Night Presentation, talent appearances, and the full lineup of Marquee screenings and Special Presentations for the 2025 event.
If there was a theme for Georgia’s creative industries in 2024, it would surround the convergence of tourism and entertainment. Communities all over the state are recognizing the power of adjoining local creative organizations while recruiting entertainment productions to the region.
We can’t imagine that any exhibitor is complaining about the diversity or the amount of product in the marketplace. With an $80M second weekend, that’s the 16th best second weekend ever for a movie, and the second best second weekend for a videogame movie after Super Mario Bros’ ($92.3M).
Official theme song debuts in anticipation of film’s world premiere at Atlanta Film Festival on April 26. Legendary Atlanta songwriter/producer was music director for film about 1996 Atlanta Olympics with original score written and produced by local jazz pianist/composer Joe Alterman
The Columbus Film Office hosted their latest meeting at the Patrick Theatre inside The Columbus Museum on April 10. These events connect entertainment professionals, artists and local businesses from Georgia and beyond and provide an opportunity to share information about activity in the region.
The 78th edition of the Cannes Film Festival is slated to be another blockbuster success after today’s announcement of the Official Selection 2025 which was unveiled at the traditional annual meeting with the French and international press. Georgia native, Spike Lee, will be returning to the Croisette with the feature film Highest to Lowest, screening out of competition.
HOCA Studio aims to redefine Atlanta’s independent film scene
Animation Summit returns to Atlanta this year on May 21, 2025, to celebrate all aspects of the animation industry, the professionals working in the industry, and those who aspire toward animation careers and projects.
RE:IMAGINE is proud to announce Reel Connections: Spring, an immersive evening dedicated to showcasing the next generation of filmmakers, taking place on Thursday, April 24, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the iconic Tara Theatre.
Beth B. Moore has joined Founders Legal as Senior Counsel, bringing her extensive experience in entertainment, corporate, and intellectual property law to its expanding practice. Based at Atlanta Tech Village in Buckhead, the firm is a leading force in the city’s technology and innovation community.
Discover Dunwoody is proud to name Ashley Saunders as the April 2025 recipient of the Distinguished Production Associate Recognition Program, an initiative created to spotlight the unsung heroes of the film and entertainment industry.
Kristen Hudson is the director of marketing and public relations at The Columbus Museum. She sat down to discuss the museum’s dual focus on American art and regional history and why it makes the museum such a special place.
As someone who works closely with producers, studio executives, accountants, and creatives navigating film incentives across the country, I can say this with confidence: Georgia’s recent changes to its film tax credit audit process are not just welcomed—they’re a game changer. And they couldn’t have come at a more critical time.
“The jurisdictions that perform well from here on out – the ones with sustainably high levels of sound stage occupancy and job creation – will be those invested in film project attraction at the country, state and regional level,” Philip Sokoloski, FilmLA.
The Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) has collaborated with Delta Flight Museum in a unique design challenge for an original mural for the newly renovated Delta Flight Museum.
Every year, SCADpro generates more than 50 discrete, industry-sponsored projects, pairing innovative companies with the brightest creative students, alumni, and professors. SCADpro is recognized as the preeminent university partner in higher education, on par with premier design agencies worldwide, generating new ideas and products for the world’s most influential brands, including Delta Air Lines, Google, Nike, Adult Swim, CBS Sports, and Deloitte.
Trial Watchers explores the passionate community of true crime enthusiasts. It’s currently streaming on Prime Video and available to watch in Atlanta on Saturdays at 1 p.m. on Peachtree TV.
“We’re absolutely overjoyed A Minecraft Movie has been so warmly received by audiences around the world and extend our congratulations to Jared Hess and his filmmaking team, Legendary, Vertigo, Mojang and our phenomenal cast led by Jason Momoa, Jack Black, Emma Myers, Sebastian Hansen, Danielle Brooks and Jennifer Coolidge, who helped make the film a must-see event for moviegoers of all ages.
We’ve had a shift. Marvel was a powerhouse here in Atlanta, with Pinewood which then [became] Trilith, as well as other various sound stages, and then the pandemic happened. I think people had to get more creative with where they were scouting and [the] locations.
The 49th annual Atlanta Film Festival + Creative Conference (ATLFF) announced today that Lionsgate’s Shadow Force, starring Kerry Washington and Omar Sy, will screen as part of the festival.
Join Tara Roberts, National Geographic Explorer in Residence, for an unforgettable evening as she discusses her powerful memoir, Written in the Waters: A Memoir of History, Home, and Belonging.
Scholar and Scribe, a woman-owned bookstore in Trilith, across the street from the Trilith Studios, will host a Scholar Talk with Godfather of Storyboarding Mark Simon on Friday, April 18 at 6:30 p.m.
Nichols’ nonprofit also extends services to film sets through Onset Mental Health, ensuring that proactive wellness strategies are available to industry professionals.
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.
The Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (GHCC) is pleased to announce the official relaunch of its CREAR Division—Creative Professionals, Entrepreneurs, and Industry Leaders—with a dynamic Spring Kick-off Event on April 3, 2025.
This quarterly initiative recognizes the valuable contributions of behind-the-scenes professionals in the film and entertainment industry. Melany’s hard work, dedication, and achievements make her a deserving recipient of this honor.
One trait I have worked to remove from my life is the “head in the sand syndrome,” often referred to as the “ostrich effect.” It’s a sad trait in one’s personal life and equally as destructive in business. Artificial Intelligence. I initially wanted to ignore and avoid the topic in its entirety. My instinct was to avoid talking about it at events or even write about it in our publications.
This two-day event is designed to immerse students in music technology, connecting them with industry professionals and equipping them with the tools to explore careers in audio production and sound engineering.
The Georgia Department of Revenue (GDOR) made significant changes to the film tax credit audit process, effectively addressing the majority of concerns raised by film industry stakeholders and CPAs.
On March 18, Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC) and Georgia Film Academy (GFA) hosted “Behind the Lens: Creative Minds and Successful Careers,” a hands-on career exploration event for aspiring film, TV and creative media professionals.
At a time when feature production development executives have their faces in their hands, baffled at what works at the box office, let’s not deny the attraction of the tried and true meat and potatoes dude action movie, which can still find an audience.
Bahr recently completed an internship as a set decorator on “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3,” playing a vital role in developing the types of scenes that first fueled her desire to work in TV and film production.
Cinelease Studios – Three Ring will showcase its expanded role as a hub for creative industries at an exclusive event on April 23. “The Space to Create” gathering will demonstrate Three Ring’s commitment to supporting established film and television productions and creating a pipeline for new creatives to enter the industry.
After a thoughtful and thorough process to identify the future location of the Sundance Film Festival, today the nonprofit Sundance Institute’s Board of Trustees is proud to announce that Boulder, Colorado, will become the Festival’s home beginning in 2027.
With nearly four decades of experience since launching his career in 1988, Smith has become a cornerstone of Georgia’s thriving film production landscape, carving out an impressive niche as a sought-after location manager and scout.
Crystal Bui, an Emmy-nominated journalist whose reporting career took her to newsrooms across the country—most recently at the CBS affiliate WANF-TV in Atlanta—has taken her talents from broadcast news to acting after being cast by Tyler Perry to play a news reporter.
“It’s a thrilling time to be part of this vibrant, artistic community, and we can’t wait to welcome audiences back to the Plaza Theatre and Tara Theatre and further solidify Georgia as a hub for film and innovation.” Christopher Escobar, Executive Director of the Atlanta Film Festival
A filmed live performance of “Final Audition, Last Chance for the Role of a Lifetime,” a new inspirational comedy play that premiered on stage in 2024, is now available for viewing on Prime Video.
The show, billed as a “homecoming performance,” reunites Thomas with his band Cornbread, celebrating the place where his musical journey began before rising to fame with a record deal in Nashville. Tickets are available here.
Disney has been put through the ringer before on controversial theatrical releases –i.e. Solo: A Star Wars Story and its swapping of directors from Lord & Miller to Ron Howard, which deep-sixed that movie to a very less than $1 billion global take of $393M worldwide.
The non-profit will host its fourth annual two-day student short film festival, including student film screenings, an industry panel, a red carpet, mixer, and an awards ceremony, taking place March 29 and 30, 2025 in Athens, Georgia.
The veteran pair – Holley, with nearly 25 years in the industry, and Carey with 13 – sat down to talk about their work and its impact on the communities where filming takes place.
The Black Women Film Network (BWFN) is thrilled to confirm that living legend and media trailblazer Cathy Hughes will be presented with the 2025 BWFN Sheryl Gripper On Her Shoulders Preservation Award during its Tenth Annual BWFN Summit, which will take place March 22, 2025, at the Loudermilk Center in Atlanta, Georgia.
The world’s biggest film festival and market is currently riding high on a record performance at the Academy Awards earlier this month, with 2024 selections Anora, Emilia Pérez, Flow and The Substance taking nine Oscars between them.
The first annual Metro Atlanta Film Summit (MAFS) drew in over 200 attendees this past Friday, March 14, for a day of learning, connection and inspiration.
“The Games in Black & White” will debut at Rialto Center for the Arts on April 26. Ticket availability and pricing through the Atlanta Film Festival website will be announced in the weeks ahead.
The 25th annual Atlanta Jewish Film Festival (AJFF) has officially wrapped, marking the close of its 16-day in-theater run and 10-day streaming window, and bringing this milestone edition to a triumphant close after an unforgettable celebration of film, culture, and community.
From mid-June to early August, Tyler Perry Studios is opening up internship spots for a paid program.
Returning April 5th & 6th 2025 at The Goat Farm Atlanta—a creative hub known for fostering artistic innovation— Women in Focus Summit is a premier two-day gathering dedicated to equipping emerging women & non-binary filmmakers with the skills, confidence, and connections needed to thrive.
Skillshot’s Todd Harris discusses why companies across all industries are engaging with video games and gaming culture — because that is where the people are.
Current estimates show that this weekend is in fact the lowest grossing at the domestic box office year-to-date with around $54.7M for all films, lower than Super Bowl Weekend ($55.8M). How is that possible during a spring break with kids off?
Trilith Institute is creating a space where emerging filmmakers like me can take bold creative risks while having the resources and support to bring our stories to life. The Emerging Creative Residency Program (ECR) offers selected individuals housing at the Town of Trilith, $100,000 in production funding, and hands-on access to world-class resources at Trilith Institute and Trilith Studios.
This exclusive event will feature a guest appearance by cast member Luna Sofia Miranda, who portrayed Lulu in the film, Anora’s best friend. Following the screening, Miranda will participate in a Q&A session, offering insights into her role and the making of the critically acclaimed film.
Together with our partners, we shined the spotlight on the cinematic achievements and industry infrastructure in the Peach State to ensure Georgia remains on the minds of top domestic and international filmmakers.
Behind every production, dedicated professionals like Kalynn Littleton ensure everything runs smoothly. As Discover Dunwoody’s March recipient of the Distinguished Production Associate Recognition Program, Kalynn embodies the dedication, adaptability, and passion that make productions possible.
Jennifer Bowen, CDME, is now Chief Strategy Officer & Senior Vice President. With more than 22 years at the organization, Jennifer’s previous title was Vice President of Destination Development and Community Engagement.
The Macon Film Festival is entering its 20th year and is seeking sponsors for its annual festival being held August 21 to August 24, 2025. Sponsors will enjoy more than 80 screenings shown over the course of the event that spotlight Georgia filmmakers, Fulldome immersive films and international films.
Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC) and the Georgia Film Academy (GFA) today announced “Behind the Lens: Creative Minds and Successful Careers,” an event on March 18 from 6-8 p.m. at GGC.
Filming began Saturday for a TV series, and episode one is being filmed in Augusta.
Warner Bros. decided to take a big swing on his next outing at a higher budget level. Unfortunately for stakeholders, the result isn’t going to cut it profit-wise, given the original sci-fi film’s $118M cost (not counting P&A). That’s the conventional P&L outlook from the studio perspective, anyway.
Comedy fans, indie film lovers, and supporters of women in film, The Women’s Comedy Film Festival in Atlanta is back!
Randy Davidson, Founder and CEO of Georgia Entertainment, spoke with Martha Zoller last week on WDUN’s morning show. The “Martha Zoller Show” features news, information and interviews about the political landscape in Georgia and beyond.
The month will kick off with BroadcastHER Coalition partners coming together to support 1,000 Dreams Fund’s annual Streams For Dreams Twitch Charity Fundraiser from March 7 – 9, 2025. For a second year in a row, Twitch Women’s Guild returns to fundraise and directly support for 1DF’s BroadcastHER Grant, which awards up to $1,500 in microgrant funding to content creators.
The film brings to life the song “Boys in the Street” written by Greg Holden and recorded by Calum Scott in 2022, but with a twist. “The song is definitely the DNA, but I had to come up with everything around the nucleus,” said Emmy Award-winning filmmaker and Aiken native Justin Wheelon, who wrote the script for the feature with the same name as the song about the relationship of a father and his gay son.
The 25th annual Atlanta Jewish Film Festival (AJFF) concluded another successful year with a vibrant Closing Night celebration last night, featuring the heartfelt Brazilian dramedy Cheers to Life, special guests including the cast and filmmakers, and the announcement of this year’s Jury Award winners.
The first annual Atlanta International AI Film Festival (AIAIFF) is on March 22, 2025 from 4 – 9 p.m. at MODEx, offering filmmakers, content creators, and creative professionals an opportunity to explore the future of artificial intelligence and storytelling.
The community is encouraged to come out for the screening and to learn more about the weekend’s events. The festival has moved to Valdosta State’s North Campus across from the South Georgia Medical Center. With screenings and visiting filmmaker panels, there’s a full schedule of activities all weekend long.
According to reports from the Georgia Film Office on March 5, 2025, there are currently 25 productions filming across the state. Among them, the following projects are either in production or soon to begin on the sound stages and backlots of Dunwoody’s neighboring Assembly Studios.
Most recently, Mosallam created and led the Studio Strategy and Operations division of Apple TV where he grew their global studio count by more than a 10x multiple in just two and a half years. With over two decades of experience in the entertainment industry, Mosallam also created the Production Planning arm of Netflix Studios, where he oversaw the implementation of their global studio real estate strategy.
Tatiana has worked in various roles, mainly as a Commercial Production Coordinator and Assistant Production Supervisor. Her key responsibilities involve coordinating and managing resources for both studio and on-location video shoots.
Beginning Thursday evening at the Turner Arts Center, the 2025 South Georgia Film Festival will hold its free preview night will full trailers and screening of a locally produced documentary. This year, Dr. Willie Housel and director Mark George will present their documentary “Pinevale High: Separate, Unequal, … Undeterred” and then talk with Professor Jason Brown before taking questions from the community.
The Entertainment Tourism Alliance of Georgia (ETAG) held its first Entertainment Tourism Day at the Georgia State Capitol on Friday, Feb. 28, bringing together diverse industries to highlight the impact of entertainment tourism.
Twenty-three Academy Award-nominated films, and 7 out of the 10 best picture nominees were screened or featured at the 2024 SCAD Savannah Film Festival. In addition, 26 of the film festival’s honorees, panelists, and guests subsequently received Oscar nominations.
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.
In the fourth quarter of 2024, the company saw strong overall growth with a 21% increase in total revenue, driven largely by a rise in political advertising. While core advertising and retransmission consent revenues were down slightly, the boost in political ad revenue helped turn a previous net loss into a profit.
Jonathan Harb, founder of Whiskytree a leading visual effects company, highlights the benefits of Georgia’s incentive program and advocates for a stand-alone post-production incentive to further strengthen the industry.
Georgia Film Day is now part of Georgia Film Week: from March 17 – 21, events will focus on successful aspects of the state’s entertainment industry.
2025 has clicked past $1.08 billion (in fact it did last weekend), +11% over the same Jan. 1-March 2 frame a year ago, but this weekend is now coming in at $53.3M per Comscore, which would make it the lowest frame of the year to date, under Super Bowl
Adapting true crime stories into compelling limited series can capture massive audiences, particularly when the fiction stays rooted in reality. But when a show profits from someone’s real-life story, do the creators have an obligation to give back to the individuals and communities behind those narratives?
Spiegelman, a renowned artist with the New Yorker, TOPPS, and many 1960’s underground comics, is the only graphic novelist to receive the Pulitzer Prize. His work, MAUS: A SUVIVOR’S TALE, retells his father’s time as a Jewish prisoner during the Holocaust with the characters depicted as animals, particularly mice, cats and dogs.
“Bob Trevino Likes It” is a 2024 American comedy-drama film written and directed by Tracie Laymon, featuring performances by French Stewart, Barbie Ferreira and John Leguizamo.
IATSE’s annual roadmap outlines the union’s federal policy goals for the current Congressional term.
Ten albums in, and a testament to their resilience and passion, Five Eight is back at it with a new album and an eagerness that harkens back to their early career.
Renowned for his dry wit and impeccable comedic timing, Charles Grodin won over audiences with iconic roles in The Heartbreak Kid, Midnight Run, and his razor-sharp appearances on late-night television. AJFF is proud to host the World Premiere of Charles Grodin: Rebel with a Cause Sunday, March 2, at 4:40 PM at Tara Theatre, followed by a post-film Q&A with director James L. Freedman.
The Columbus Film Office will host their next quarterly meeting at the Patrick Theatre inside The Columbus Museum on April 10.
This year, SCAD is proud to announce that 136 alumni and current students have provided their industry talents to films nominated for the 97th Academy Awards.
Athens Ciné Oscar fundraiser to be held to keep the in-person cinema arts alive.
Tess Hammock, television host and owner of Mom’s Attic Productions, joined Georgia Entertainment in her hometown of Middle Georgia to share her experience in the industry.
Georgia film industry makes history with first annual Behind the Lens awards, honoring essential workers who make Atlanta’s film and entertainment productions possible.
Georgia actor William Mark McCullough heads into action alongside Anthony Mackie in Marvel Studios’ “Captain America: Brave New World,” released in U.S. theaters on Feb. 14 from Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures.
Atlanta’s Out On Film, The South’s Leading LGBTQIA+ Film Festival, Proudly Presents “Spring Mini-Fest’25,” Featuring Five New Movies & Documentaries. March 17-19 At Landmark’s Midtown Art Cinema
The real story of the weekend was Neon‘s The Monkey with a C+ CinemaScore (same as Oz Perkins’ Longlegs) and a 2 1/2 star PostTrak which notched a $14.2M opening, the second best for the distrib behind last July’s Longlegs ($22.4M) also from Perkins.
Jordan Beck tells stories, builds brands, and navigates the unknown, moving seamlessly between film, sound, and the next big idea.
Universal brings more than 100 years of television and film experience to Assembly Studios. We have the leading technology and industry expertise to support our client’s vision.
A married couple’s lives are disrupted when Max Cady, a convicted killer from their past, is released from prison. The series, executive produced by Martin Scorsese and Steven Spielberg, will star Amy Adams and Javier Bardem.
Tickets are on sale now for BAM!, Black Artists in Music, a Black History Month celebration curated and produced by the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD), on Feb. 27, 2025, at 7 p.m. at SCADshow in Midtown Atlanta.
The African Film Festival Atlanta powered by the African Film & Arts Foundation Inc. is thrilled to announce an exciting new partnership with the Nollywood Travel Film Festival and the selections for the 2025 film festival.
Filmed in various locations in Georgia including Georgia State University, Oglethorpe University, Suwanee and Chamblee, “Saffron Kingdom” by Daffodil Studios is set for global release.
“I am honored to be considered for this opportunity to lead VisitColumbusGA and continue building on the organization’s success,” Woitena states, “Columbus is a vibrant and dynamic city, and I am excited about the potential to further enhance our destination’s appeal and economic impact.”