As the Atlanta Business Chronicle reported last week, the City Council in Chattahoochee Hills approved the largest tract ever zoned for a purpose-built studio, Kane Studio.
The Georgia documentary Cooking Inside: From Prison to Home, directed by Brent Lambert-Zaffino, has concluded its festival run and is set to begin an educational tour. Cooking Inside depicts two men who were formerly incarcerated together as they recreate a prison meal exactly as they prepared it inside.
The Recording Academy® has elected four National Officers and 19 leaders to its 2023-2024 Board of Trustees. Tammy Hurt has been re-elected to serve as Chair of the Board of Trustees.
Rather than taking the crew around the world to all these far-off locations, SCADPro is bringing these locations to the set of of the feature film, COLLATERAL DATA.
“The single reason I can think we are the No-1 state to do business, especially in the last 10 to 15 years, has been these tax incentives we’ve put together,” Rep. Ron Stephens said. “I hope we don’t kill the goose that laid the golden egg.”
Warner Bros. Motion Picture Group has tapped trailblazing animation veteran Bill Damaschke to lead its feature animation operations as President of the newly rebranded Warner Bros. Pictures Animation
The group brings musicians of all ages and experience levels together to discuss key industry issues, regional opportunities available, and ways to support one another.
The opportunities for integration are more numerous than ever, but it behooves the music industry to do its homework before jumping in.
The 2023 tour will gather business executives, elected leaders and government officials to discuss the local creative economy and the impact of film, music, broadcast, digital production and gaming in each region.
A full schedule of live music will celebrate the occasion; two great charities to be highlighted
New insights on Georgia’s rapidly growing entertainment industry reveal how industry investment boosts rural and suburban economic development, provides workforce opportunities for Georgia’s diverse labor markets, and reinforces the goal of building Georgia’s status as a global digital entertainment capital.
Today, SAG-AFTRA and the AMPTP began formal negotiations for a new contract, and with the agreement that neither organization will comment to the media about the negotiations during the process.
“It gives a big boost for productions, for families that know they’ve got employment for the next eight years. It’s a big boost for local businesses all around the state that know they’re going to have additional revenues coming into their stores for the next eight years. So, all around very positive.”
Clint Eastwood’s upcoming film, Juror #2, is set to shoot in Savannah, Georgia, and Los Angeles. Eastwood will star alongside Nicholas Hoult, Toni Collette, and Zoey Deutch.
Officials in Chattahoochee Hills have approved a 1,600-acre film project called Kane Studio, which could bring more than 1 million square feet of sound stages to the rural community.
“In just three years, the number of competitive games in the esports space has increased from one to four,” CSU esports coach Dr. Sharon Welburn explained
Will Packer, Stacey Leebern and Tabitha Brown Received Honorary Degrees in Atlanta
Skillshot partners with Uptown Atlanta for Venue Bookings and Event Production.
Production is due begin in September in Georgia. Locations being considered include Columbus, Rome and Athens according to people familiar with the project. Producers include Mary Aloe of Aloe Entertainment, and Tiffany FitzHenry of FitzHenry Films.
Briarcliff Entertainment has released a trailer for The Hill, the inspirational sports drama starring Dennis Quaid, shot in Augusta, Georgia.
Matt Davis is the founder and CEO of Reel Supplies based in Georgia. The company provides building products and material for productions shooting around the state. He credits the Georgia Entertainment Industry Investment Act with helping the company grow and being able to pay employees above the industry standard.
David O’Reilly, CEO of the Howard Hughes Corporation, said his company is spending $700 million to build a movie studio in Summerlin.
Columbia Pictures and Sony Pictures Animation’s Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse has swung to a $208.6M global opening.
In this article I will approach the topic of key constructs that hold the Creative Economy together and that must be nurtured to ensure full success. This will include how creative industries organize, are funded, and are measured to ensure success.
“This deal recognizes the future of our industry is global and respects the unique and essential role of directors and their teams as we move into that future,” said Lesli Linka Glatter, President of the DGA.
Company 3 partnered with SeriesFest for their Creator + Industry Roundtables and the Roundtable Reception this year. By championing and empowering artists at the forefront of episodic storytelling they provide year-round opportunities for creators and industry experts to connect, collaborate, and share stories that inspire and impact global audiences.
Kids at this year’s Foundation Camp will have a chance to let their imaginations and creativity soar when they get to experience the magic of filmmaking firsthand.
I visited Rome, Georgia, to meet with local stakeholders about happenings in the region related to film and entertainment. Rome is a thriving Georgia community with a growing economy, bustling downtown, and a rich arts and culture scene.
Texas lawmakers have approved a $200m budget to increase film and TV production. $45 million was previously allocated for promoting the film industry through its Texas Moving Image Industry Incentive Program.
Rural areas will greatly benefit from the new legislation. House Bill 547 increases the rural uplift incentive from 5% to 10% and redefines the zoning to at least 60 miles from the city hall of each county.
The new name reflects the growth of Georgia businesses in the state’s evolving entertainment industry and its impact on all areas of Georgia’s creative economy. Misty Holcomb will continue as Executive Director.
We were especially thrilled to welcome all the folks who attended as part of our Cannes+Atl/Cannes+Georgia events.
“A Night of Georgia Music,” recorded for public television at Macon’s historic Grand Opera House in front of a sold-out live audience, has been nominated for three Southeast Regional Emmy Awards.
A TV actress who descends upon Savannah, Georgia to spend a few days researching her latest role, playing a real-life 36-year-old wife and mother who was the rage of tabloids 20 years earlier due to her affair and later marriage to a 13-year-old boy.
Tapley’s is a family owned and operated local antiques mall that offers a wide variety of antique furniture, books, jewelry, art, tools and clothing from over 50 vendors. They also have vintage collectables and “just about anything you may be looking for!”
This animated, one minute video illustrates how the Georgia Entertainment Industry Investment Act is impacting the state’s creative economy.
The final numbers are in and MomoCon again broke its own attendance record with more than 48,000 unique visitors attending over the four day Memorial Day Weekend convention.
The big new opener was The Little Mermaid, but this weekend was notable for propelling Universal’s Fast X past the $500M mark globally, and Disney/Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 to over $730M worldwide
Metro Atlanta’s creative industries experienced an annual job growth rate of 1.9% between 2016 and 2021, compared to 1.1% for all industries. The region’s booming film and video industry led the way, with the “actors” category increasing by 15% and “producers and directors” by 10%.
Middle Age Cabaret is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated performances of the talented and charismatic entertainers, all over the age of 40, hosted by Shellie Schmals.
Presented at Dreamfest on May 24, 2023, a premiere night designed to celebrate Atlanta’s top creatives and Gen Z talent, the Emerging Talent Award recipient is Kiah Clingman.
This week’s episode covers the recap of the Spring Mash-up event, Skullz at Momocon, and the upcoming Kennesaw State University Super Smash Bros. regional tournament.
Georgia Entertainment News has announced the Georgia Unscripted Roadshow. These events will take place in 9 communities throughout the state with the purpose of highlighting Georgia’s creative economy and the impact of the entertainment industry in each community.
Hanna Brothers, goes beyond incentivizing their work force with traditional benefits by investing in their culture.
Japan is launching a highly anticipated production incentive programme to attract films, high-end TV and streaming projects to shoot in the country.
Georgia’s economy is rolling, stacked with diverse industries – like a mutual fund neutralizing risk, hedging against forces like inflation, interest rate fluctuations, and other slow down factors. At the core is the state’s investment over the years in the creative and entertainment space – film, digital production, music and gaming.
WABE is presenting the FREE one-of-a-kind community experience in partnership with NPR’s Tiny Desk Contest. The music festival is set for 2–8 p.m. on Sunday, June 25, at Calloway Plaza, Woodruff Arts Center.
Competing in esports is more than about racking up points and wins. For many members of Columbus State University’s esports program, their teammates and the broader competitive environment are their “circle.”
The impact of the Creative Economy is not just financial. In fact, some of the less obvious effects like social well-being, cultural definition, and quality of life are equally important outcomes of a robust Creative Economy.
Ghost Gaming, a premier gaming organization and lifestyle brand, and XP League, the premier youth esports league, are expanding their southeast regional partnership with a new XPL location in Atlanta and custom co-branded merchandise by Skullz.®
Atlanta’s best geek culture convention, MomoCon, will fill the Georgia World Congress Center Memorial Day Weekend 2023, May 25 through May 28, 2023 for four days of cosplay, gaming, panels, music, and vendors.
Gray Television, Inc. promoted Sandy Breland from Senior Managing Vice President to the role of Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. Sandy succeeded Bob Smith, who recently retired after a long career with Gray in various capacities.
Reopening as a sister cinema to The Plaza Theatre in the Poncey-Highland neighborhood, the Tara will present art house and independent films daily starting Thursday. The grand re-opening evening will include a brief afternoon ceremony followed by ticketed screenings of four films with nods to the venue’s history.
Universal’s Fast X has gotten off the starting blocks with an estimated $319M global opening.
The television star and her family bid adieu to Los Angeles and moved to Georgia, “The rural areas of Georgia have an amazing sense of community we were lacking in L.A.”
Join us June 17, 2023, as we celebrate the Columbus game and simulation industries. Check out the most recent games, try out new technology and meet other tech leaders in this fast-growing community.
Cobb County students learned about different career opportunities in esports, technology and gaming.
Like the esports industry itself, Columbus State University’s esports program has grown as competitive opportunities and the games at the center of those competitions have expanded.
Preview of the Spring Mash-up, an invite-only event for GEL member schools, an update on the GHSA High School Esports State Championship, and a recap of the successful Make-A-Wish, GA Stream For The Wishes campaign.
The Legislative Counsel Bureau, the nonpartisan staff serving the legislature, estimates the Nevada Film Studio Infrastructure Act could result in the state awarding nearly $4.9 billion in tax credits between now and 2048.
Riveting’s client list includes Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber, Drake, DJ Khaled, Chris Brown, Redman, Backstreet Boys, Diddy, Mary J Blige, Post Malone, G-Eazy, Nicki Minaj, Tyga, Usher, others.
Kellan Lutz (Twilight), Neal McDonough (Minority Report), and Mila Harris (No Exit) have signed on to star in The December Cross, with Archstone Entertainment securing world sales rights and Joshua Harris and Jon Gosier of FilmHedge financing.
In a note that just went out from Parks and Resorts boss Josh D’Amaro to Disney Parks, Experiences & Products employees just now, Disney is abandoning its plan to move around 2,000 staffers and their families to central Florida from California.
The latest project by Avondale Estates resident, Cara Consilvio, “For the Love of Friends,” a documentary chronicling activist Brent Nicholson Earle’s 10,000-mile run around the country in 20 months to bring awareness to the AIDS epidemic, will be airing for the first time on Public Broadcast Stations on June 1st.
Production is due begin in September in Georgia on the project, in which more than half of the characters in the ensemble cast will deaf and portrayed by deaf actors. Brothers Jevon and Delbert (producer) Whetter are from a multigenerational deaf family, while actors Harvard and Durant are also deaf.
Jon Gosier and the team at FilmHedge kicked off the Cannes Film Festival representing Georgia and its award winning creatives.
Filmmakers infused the photography of the action-packed feature with a considerable amount of colored lighting effects and specific design elements in addition to extensive VFX work.
The Georgia Latino Film Alliance (GALFA) is proud to announce the launch of its groundbreaking Career and Resources Center, a dynamic platform designed to foster diversity, equity, and inclusion in the film industry.
Set designers, chefs and prop masters are out of work and growing anxious.
A champion for the development of infrastructure for the creative economy, Leon expects huge growth in Georgia.
The new stars of fashion debut cutting-edge collections live on the runway and in the multiversal realm of SCAD’s latest fashion film.
Due to the ongoing uncertainty and meaningful challenges that exist industrywide, Peabody has decided to cancel the 83rd annual Peabody Awards ceremony that was set to take place on June 11 in Los Angeles.
The developer is Bastrop Colorado Bend, led by Alton Butler, who also owns California-based Line 204 Studios — a company that provides stages and equipment rentals to the likes of Netflix, Hulu and the NFL.
Frazier & Deeter (FD), a Top 50 accounting & advisory firm, has been recognized as a “Best to Work for” in the 2024 Vault Accounting 25. FD placed 16th, moving up from 20th for 2023, and holds first place in Business Outlook and Compensation for Vault Accounting Quality of Life and Diversity
Entertainment writers are striking coast to coast. In the last decade, median weekly writer-producer pay declined 4%, or 23% after adjusting for inflation, according to the WGA.
As I sat next to George R.R. Martin chomping on hot dogs at the Braves Game and discussing the next collaboration between George and Moonshine Post-Production’s editor Patrick Perry, I was struck by a divine fly ball to the forehead, an epiphany, on how far Moonshine Post has come in the last 10 years to lead me to this moment of chillin’ with the man who brought Game of Thrones to our shelves and screens.
Business and entertainment professionals from all over Georgia attended the Columbus Film Commission’s quarterly meeting on Wednesday, May 10th. These events connect entertainment professionals, artists and local businesses together to hear from local officials and experts regarding the state of entertainment.
Today’s announcement recognizes filmmakers in 12 categories for their achievements and cinematic excellence.
This video was released a few hours ago. While the video tugs on emotional heartstrings of Texans – like how can we lose out to Oklahoma? Georgia and others? Those sentiments are only window dressing to rally popular support for current legislation.
What’s going on here? Don’t Texan politicians and economic development leaders know there’s no ROI from investing in incentivized spending on film productions? Don’t they know the direct beneficiaries of film credits generally are not Texas-based companies? Has the world gone crazy???
Olsberg SPI (SPI) has been commissioned by the Georgia Screen Entertainment Coalition to undertake a multi-year economic impact evaluation of Georgia’s Entertainment Industry Tax Credit.
The biggest role of Georgia Production Partners now is to make sure legislators know the value of the state’s film tax incentives, and the impact on job creation for Georgians.
Multiple new sound stages are planned at Tyler Perry Studios in southwest Atlanta. Seven building permits were filed Monday in Atlanta, each calling for a 20,000-square-foot precast concrete building for a sound stage and two-story offices.
The worldwide distribution division will see Amazon originals and MGM library titles, which number 4,000 film titles and 17,000 TV episodes.
Kelsey Moore, Executive Director of Georgia Screen Entertainment Coalition, released a statement regarding the WGA Strike. GSEC is closely monitoring the strike and its impact on Georgians and small businesses that support the state’s industry.
Bill Sanford, the National Director of Operations for Cinelease Studios, reflects on recruiting and retaining studio positions in a work culture of problem solvers with a singular focus – smooth and successful productions.
Disney/Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 has rocketed to an estimated $282.1M global opening. The international box office weekend was $168.1M in 52 material markets.
Missouri wants to attract Hollywood back to the Show Me State. The Missouri Legislature has passed tax credits for the film and music industries.
We currently anticipate that construction on the Assembly Studios portion of Assembly Atlanta and much of the infrastructure for the entire project will be completed in the summer of 2023. Soon thereafter, we expect that the new facilities will begin ramping up revenue from both long-term and short-term leases of soundstages and related facilities to various content producers.
University of Georgia students Garrett and Xander Chiaramonte establish Clear Mountain Entertainment, a one-stop-shop for artist management, media services, band booking and event production. They knew Athens would be the heartbeat of CME and are committed to creating jobs for local creatives.
Broadway actor and voiceover artist Michael Stiggers Jr., a 2009 graduate of Columbus State University’s Theatre Education program, returns to his alma mater on Friday, May 12 as the featured speaker for its three commencement exercises. Among his credits are Broadway appearances in “Beautiful: The Carole King Musical,” making him Columbus State’s first graduate to perform on a Broadway stage, and “The Lion King.”
The tax credit program has been one of the most successful economic development programs generating $9 of economic activity across the state for each tax credit dollar allocated.
This is the AMPTP’s first public pronouncement since talks broke off Monday night, when it said that had “presented a comprehensive package” of proposals to the guild that included “generous increases in compensation for writers as well as improvements in streaming residuals.”
The largest Georgia Entertainment 100 event ever was held at ICP Production Centre April 19th in Westside Atlanta. The invite-only affair hosted the who’s who of film, music, gaming and broadcast around the theme of workforce development and education.
Georgia Production Partnership (GPP) has a long history of dedication to the growth and support of the thriving entertainment industry in Georgia. The organization has effectively championed the Georgia Film Tax incentive that has been a crucial catalyst to the continuation of Georgia’s rich tradition of storytelling.
The issues writers face in 2023 that the Writers Guild are trying to redress in this contract directly relate to changes in the industry resulting from the new technologies that were only emerging in 2007.
So far, AI is all slick surface. That could push musicians toward warmer, more organic sounds. Will Rock Strike Back?
A CSRA native makes some noise in Hollywood this week.
“Our goal is to be an easily accessible, turn-key film & TV studio offering superior facilities, services, and a friendly, reliable experience for our production clients,” said Co-founder, Dan Rosenfelt.
“I have two studios in my district. They’re both doing well,” said Rep. Ray Garofalo, R-Chalmette, citing studies by the lieutenant governor’s office which say that the tax break generates $1 billion to $2.2 billion in economic activity in Louisiana every year.