From an opening night world premiere filmed in Atlanta to a wave of Georgia musicians performing across Austin, the state’s creative economy is impossible to ignore this March.
Frank Patterson, president and CEO of Trilith Studios, makes the case for why Georgia is one of the best places in the country to build and grow a business. In Patterson’s view, Georgia simply gets it. The state understands what businesses need to succeed and has created a policy environment that makes it possible.
The Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) continues its decades-long legacy of shaping the global film industry. This year, 211 SCAD alumni and current students and two professors contributed their talents to films nominated for the 98th Academy Awards®, underscoring SCAD’s role as a premier pipeline to the world’s leading studios and creative teams.
Chelsea Spivey, Vice President of New Business Development and Production Incentives at Revolution Entertainment Services, breaks down exactly what the company does. At its core, Revolution is a production payroll company serving clients across the full spectrum of the entertainment industry.
“We interact with fans based on their past ticket purchases and preferences, ensuring they discover experiences tailored just for them,” says Peter Conlon, chairman of Live Nation Georgia from the entertainment company’s regional headquarters in Atlanta.
Ryan Manthey of CAIA, the Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst Association, shares what makes this organization a cornerstone of the alternative investment community. With 35 chapters and 14,000 members worldwide, CAIA has built a powerful global network, and the Atlanta chapter is no exception.
The “From Story to Scale” programming will take place on March 13, 2026, at Limestone Rooftop inside the Cambria Hotel in Austin, Texas. The programming is designed to spotlight innovation and the convergence of the creative industries in Georgia.
In her new role, Spaulding will oversee event production and development initiatives across Georgia Entertainment’s channels, helping shape the next phase of the organization’s strategic growth. Already instrumental to Georgia Entertainment’s events, she will expand her leadership as live experiences become a central part of the company’s offerings.
The move to Assembly Studios marks a significant step in INTENNSE’s continued expansion as the league builds toward its full 2026 campaign—introducing more teams, deeper fan experiences, and a larger live audience footprint.
Lisa Anders, COO of Explore Gwinnett, shares her journey in the tourism and film industry. She speaks to Explore Gwinnett’s dual mission of driving film production business to Gwinnett County and supporting the local creative economy.