Today, Speaker of the House Jon Burns and Lt. Governor Burt Jones join with Governor Brian Kemp to announce that the Georgia General Assembly will undertake a thorough review of all Georgia tax credits, including Georgia’s film tax credit, later this year. This review is meant to support Georgia businesses while ensuring a significant return on investment for Georgia’s taxpayers.

Judith More, President of SWIFT, talks about International Women’s Day and the upcoming event on March 8th to honor women in Georgia. There’s still time to attend and support this important gathering.

The Atlanta Film Society (ATLFS) is pleased to announce the first wave  of films programmed for the upcoming 47th Annual Atlanta Film Festival & Creative Conference (ATLFF),  slated for April 20 through April 30, 2023.

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Atlanta Assembly will provide some diversification from our broadcasting segment with new exposure to the growing film and television production industry in Georgia. We currently anticipate that construction on the Assembly Studios portion of the development and much of the infrastructure for the entire project will be completed in the summer of 2023.

Raulet Property Partners has sold an Eastside Stageworks to Niantic Partners. CoStar reports the selling price at $14.5 million –  more than four times its 2016 purchase price and a sign that growth in the Georgia film industry continues to attract investor interest. Warner Bros. Entertainment has been leasing the space since 2016 and will remain the sole tenant according to the story. 

“Bringing these film professionals to our community provides an opportunity for students of all ages to learn how to participate in this growing industry,” said Jason Brown, Director of the South Georgia Film Festival. “Making the most of these educational opportunities is a goal for all of us.”

Escobar announced the return of Tara Theatre, as well as a new nonprofit fundraising campaign in support of the theatre’s long-term viability, during the closing event for the 2023 Atlanta Jewish Film Festival held Tuesday evening.

Building on the work of the Georgia Film Academy, Sen. Ossoff is urging DOL to create new opportunities for Georgians seeking employment in the industry, which generates billions of dollars of revenue in the state annually.