The RIFF Kickoff underscored Georgia Entertainment’s commitment to supporting local film initiatives and showcasing the state’s entertainment industry. The event served as an introduction to the Rome International Film Festival, connecting industry professionals with the local community.
Set to be held at the brand new Trilith LIVE, this exclusive, invitation-only gathering will convene the state’s most influential entertainment industry leaders, including partners, directors, producers and key stakeholders who shape the policies and business landscape of Georgia’s thriving creative economy.
Erin Greer, principal and global technology practice area leader at Gensler, will deliver the keynote address, and the summit will feature two panel discussions exploring Georgia’s growing entertainment tourism sector and strategies for production-community collaboration.
The brightest creators and stars in film and television attended the 28th annual SCAD Savannah Film Festival in Savannah, Georgia, Oct. 26 – Nov. 1. The fun of seeing these icons on the sidewalk or the red carpet was not the biggest bang the university’s festival had to offer. Instead, it was listening to professional insights at in-depth panel discussions and in one-on-one interviews that shone the biggest spotlight on the creation of stories for screen today. for example, actress/producer Dakota Fanning and screenwriter/director Michael Angelo Covino shared glimpses into the changing landscape of filmmaking.
Last night I attended a private dinner at Marcel in Midtown Atlanta with some remarkable leaders shaping culture and media right now. Around the table were Jennifer Palacios, Sami Pastron and Steve Cohen of UTA, Lina Polimeni, the Chief Marketing Officer at Lilly, Josh Harris, Chance Wright, Bo Flynn, Bryce Hall, Michelle Rubinstein, Richard Suckle and a few others.
DreamHack Atlanta continues to shine as a convention that brings together competitive gamers, casual fans and families. From live tournaments and free swag across booths from brands like Red Bull, Walmart and Kick to one of the region’s strongest cosplay communities capped by a $20,000 costume competition, the energy inside the hall was electric.
In a recent conversation, Seth Ingram, Film Chair at Georgia Highlands College and Executive Director of the Rome International Film Festival, shared his perspective on how state-of-the-art facilities like Assembly Atlanta are shaping the next generation of Georgia filmmakers.
Commentary from Samuel Levine founder of Levine Partners / Levine IP: “Remember, all good IP deserves to be expressed somewhere, but great IP deserves to be expressed everywhere. It’s up to you as the steward and strategist to determine where it starts.”
Brandweek, Adweek’s flagship event for the world’s top marketers and creative minds has chosen Atlanta for a special live session on November 4 at Georgia-Pacific’s global headquarters, hosted in partnership with the American Marketing Association (AMA) Atlanta Chapter.
Georgia Entertainment takes a sneak peak of Trilith Institute’s latest Emerging Creativity Residency for Writers and Directors program and provides behind the scenes images of the filming of “Cobb County Country Club” — the program’s first television pilot.