The event will feature a luncheon, panel discussions, VIP experiences and networking opportunities, with additional programming to be announced. The summit is designed for entertainment travel planners, production professionals, tourism leaders and service providers supporting Georgia’s creative industries.
Heading into its third year in 2026, the flagship program provides Georgia-based filmmakers with housing in the Town at Trilith, $100,000 in production funding, a living stipend, mentorship, and access to world-class industry resources, supporting selected indie writers and directors from development through production and distribution.
Set for Friday, Nov. 14, the Drop-In event will be hosted by Company 3. The gathering will emphasize nationwide collaboration and support a strong, balanced film market across the United States, celebrating talent and skill from coast to coast. Sponsors will be announced soon.
Coming from a marketing background where he’s collaborated with agencies and production companies in the advertising sector, Paul Carpenter has observed the evolution of the platform. Carpenter notes the increasingly blurred lines between the entertainment industry and the marketing/advertising world, highlighting the intersection of these two fields.
The Golden Isles Film Festival (GIFF) proudly announces the return of its second annual celebration of film, arts, and culture taking place October 16-18, 2025, in Historic Downtown Brunswick, Georgia.
We lost a good one yesterday. For me and many others Craig Miller was an icon of icons in Georgia’s film and entertainment industry, a true champion for creatives and a huge advocate of tourism and economic development in the state. Universally respected and endlessly compassionate.
The complete schedule with festival passes (now available) and individual ticket options will appear at RIFFGA.com and through the Rome International Film Festival app.
Georgia Entertainment will welcome guests to the 2025 Rome International Film Festival with the RIFF Kickoff, presented by Georgia Highlands College and Southern Isle Pictures. The event will take place Nov. 6 at 4:00 p.m. at the historic DeSoto Theatre.
US Executive Creative Director for Amazon’s Brand Innovation Lab, Joseph Delhommer, notes that as Amazon diversifies beyond e-commerce into entertainment and media content, the company has been discovering Georgia’s advantages for brand production. His team produces video content, podcasts, and digital experiences designed to connect with audiences in new ways.
Her on-set experiences and education through the Georgia Film Academy (GFA) allowed Dillard to find passion in her work, something she severely lacked in her office role ahead of the pandemic.