Skillshot Media, a leading esports production company, and Ghost Gaming, the Atlanta-based professional esports and lifestyle organization, today announced a partnership with the Georgia Department of Economic Development, Georgia Film Academy, and founding partner universities across Georgia to launch the Georgia Esports League (GEL).
Georgia is celebrating continued growth and investment from the film and television industry. Numbers announced earlier this month show productions spent a record-breaking $4.4 billion in the state during fiscal year 2022.
Early response to Athena Studios’ purpose-built, state-of-the-art space for TV and film production prompted the purchase of 65 acres adjacent to the original 45-acre site for additional stage, support and vendor space.
Content Talent South (CTS) will identify, represent, and produce the work of Georgia-based writers and content creators. In addition, the company will provide consulting services to brands, businesses, and education initiatives in Georgia and beyond.
“We’ve put together a fantastic Board here at PC&E with great industry experience,” said Mark Wofford President & CEO of PC&E. “I’m looking forward to working with them as PC&E continues to serve our industry.”
Former GFA Executive Director Jeffrey Stepakoff stepped down from his position effective July 23 to form a new talent management and production company. He will assist in the process of finding a successor to ensure a smooth transition.
“The Governor’s actions today speak to the values held by so many people across the film and TV production industry,” she said. “More than ever, California offers the best value and the best values.”
The complex will initially consist of four sound stages, support buildings, production offices and a fully equipped educational facility that will be the home of the UGA Film School and the Georgia Film Academy. The studio expects to be open for business in the first quarter of 2023.
Michelle Davis, AGG Corporate & Finance and Technology associate and member of the firm’s Entertainment & Sports industry team, will lead the intellectual property discussion during the Marketing, Brand, and IP session of the University of Georgia’s fourth annual Innovation Bootcamp for Creatives on October 4, 2022.
The Georgia Film Office, a strategic office within the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD), reported that the State of Georgia hosted 412 productions, represented by 32 feature films, 36 independent films, 269 television and episodic productions, 42 commercials, and 33 music videos between July 1, 2021 and June 30, 2022.