Today was filled with productive one-on-one meetings leading up to our 5 PM event. There’s a grounded optimism surrounding the film and entertainment industry. In the coming days, we’ll delve deeper into the perspectives and initiatives of independent filmmakers, and the evolving role of studios in this landscape.
The 2025 SXSW Film & TV Festival is rolling out the red carpet today with its highly-anticipated 32nd edition lineup, featuring a stellar Opening Night TV Premiere alongside a broad slate of Feature Films, TV projects, and XR Experiences set to debut March 7-14, 2025.
Lindsey Moore, co-owner of Covington Vacation Rentals and an active member of the city’s tourism board, has witnessed firsthand how Covington’s reputation as a filming hotspot has transformed the area.
Later this week, Georgia Entertainment will hold its “From Script to Screen” event series at the 41st annual Sundance Film Festival. These activations will spotlight the state’s locations, studio facilities, incentives and world class suppliers supporting production in Georgia.
Originally developed for Lucasfilm’s acclaimed series The Mandalorian, this groundbreaking technology represents the future of filmmaking.
As the 2025 legislative session gets underway, House and Senate leadership have confirmed appointments to key committees. The Creative Arts and Entertainment Committee members have been announced. The Creative Arts and Entertainment Committee is responsible for measures affecting Georgia’s entertainment industries and the jobs they create.
This reel reflects the behind the scenes efforts to make the event possible. Strategic production partners included Assembly Studios, Universal Production Services, Cellberus, ICP, NEP Sweetwater, Sterling Studio Kitchen, AFR Furniture Rental, Classic Tents & Events, SGPS/ShowRig and Lightscape.
Recently, the plot has thickened. With shifting economic dynamics, technological advances, and increasing competition from abroad, it’s time for the U.S. to reassess its approach to keeping the spotlight on home turf. Enter the proposed Federal Film Office
At the November 2024 Savannah Economic Development Authority (SEDA) Board of Directors meeting, the board of directors voted unanimously to approve an increase in the Savannah Entertainment Production Incentive rebate from $100,000 to $175,000 for feature films and $250,000 to $300,000 for television or internet-distributed episodic productions.
As we remember our former governor and president, we reflect on his noteworthy achievements including serving as the 39th president of the United States, receiving the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002 and his volunteer work with Habitat for Humanity, but let us also remember the pivotal role he played in establishing Georgia’s creative economy.