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.
Georgia Entertainment has announced their slate of programming for the company’s “From Script to Screen” event series at the 41st annual Sundance Film Festival. These activations will spotlight the state’s locations, infrastructure, world class studio facilities and incentives.
I’m grateful for all that 2024 brought, but even more excited for the opportunities 2025 holds. This past year has been undeniably challenging across film, gaming, broadcast, music, and the broader creative industries. Yet, within these challenges lies opportunity.
Jimmy Carter, 39th president of the United States and winner of the 2002 Nobel Peace Prize, died peacefully Sunday, Dec. 29, at his home in Plains, Georgia, surrounded by his family. He was 100, the longest-lived president in U.S. history.
As Georgia’s film industry continues to heal from strikes, an emerging company based in the state has made international connections to bring business to Cobb County.
The Georgia Entertainment Signature 100, presented by Assembly Studios, Discover Dunwoody, and Universal Production Services was held on Dec. 11. The invite-only affair was for Georgia Entertainment’s partners and leading industry influencers intimately involved in the business of Georgia’s creative economy.
Today the nonprofit Sundance Institute announced the 87 feature films and six episodic projects selected for the 2025 Sundance Film Festival, revealing a lineup full of bold independent storytelling.
Chris Escobar has been awarded Georgia’s Creative Champion of 2024/2025. The honor was bestowed last night at Georgia Entertainment’s Signature 100 event held on Stage 5 of Assembly Studios. Over 600 producers, directors, and entertainment executives in Georgia and beyond were in attendance.