The conversation examined how Savannah is evolving from a production destination into a broader center for talent development, workforce and intellectual property creation.
Producer Eric Tomosunas, founder of Atlanta-based independent media company and studio Swirl Films, is a filmmaker focused on helping other independents rise and monetize their work. It’s a mission that’s personal because he’s in the trenches himself, an independent filmmaker who has also produced more than 60 feature films and made-for-TV movies throughout his career.
Immersive entertainment is one of the fastest-growing sectors of the global creative economy, and Georgia is becoming a key part of that story. Just as film incentives helped make the state a production powerhouse, the same creative talent and infrastructure are fueling a new wave of experiences that blend technology, storytelling and interactivity.
Periods of transition are when relationships are built, perspectives are shared and future conversations begin. By the time legislation is introduced, committee meetings are scheduled and decisions are moving through the process, the organizations that have invested in consistent engagement are already part of the conversation.
Fanning, who was born in the Atlanta suburb of Conyers in 1998, was nominated for outstanding lead actress in a comedy series for her performance in “Margo’s Got Money Troubles.” It is her second nomination in the category.
The initiative has been conceived to support both new and emerging talent, art house productions and those with limited funding. The packages have been created specifically to help producers overcome challenges unique to independents.
The Savannah College of Art and Design stands out for its commitment to merging education with real-world production. With the expansion of SCAD Savannah Film Studios, now the largest and most comprehensive university film and television complex in the nation, the state strengthens its position as a global hub for storytelling.
Industry event July 14 will spotlight Savannah’s growth as a production hub on Georgia’s Coast.
In a new millennium, when archaeologists excavate the region in North America that’s now Athens, Georgia, U.S., they’ll find bulldogs. Fans. Figurines. Footballs. Flasks.
Bartow County has emerged as a destination for film production and creative economy growth in Georgia. The Film Bartow brand signals the region’s deliberate push into film, gaming, entertainment, technology and innovation.