It’s been two months since the Plaza Theatre was open and showing movies to the public. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit in March, owner Christopher Escobar was forced to shutter the 80-year-old movie theater in Poncey-Highland. Now, as the city begins to slowly re-open...

Tyler Perry has earnestly and publicly implored Atlantans and all Americans to take the COVID-19 crisis seriously and shelter in place to protect themselves and others. But after halting television and film production at Tyler Perry Studios in March, the media mogul is...

Spelman College graduate and BronzeLens Film Festival volunteer Bria Samoné Henderson has a recurring role opposite Cate Blanchett and Elizabeth Banks in “Mrs. America,” FX’s nine-episode limited series from Emmy-winning writer Dahvi Waller, Oscar-nominated producer St...

During COVID-19, Film impact Georgia began a series called “Ask A Pro Anything" (AAPA) that connects established filmmakers with indie creators in the state and beyond. The series takes place over Zoom and offers an opportunity for screenwriters, directors, producers a...

Laundry Day is a collaborative short film directed and shot by Atlanta-based writer and director Olamma Oparah and Atlanta-based cinematographer Colbie Fray. Oparah graduated with her master’s degree from Georgia State University’s film, media and theatre program and f...

The Georgia Studio & Infrastructure Alliance (GSIA) produced the book #WeAreGaFilm, which includes dozens of sixty stories about Georgians across the state who support the film industry through jobs ranging from catering and transportation to location management and sp...

RoleCall, an Atlanta-based film production management platform, launched RoleCall Watch in April to connect mainstream audiences with quality, independent films. By curating independent, creative talent in one space, the general public can more easily discover the stor...

CIMFest offers a great mix of game development livestreams and videos for June 6, including some of your favorite SIEGE speakers as well as rising stars in game design.

Award-winning comic book and game writer Paul Jenkins keynotes CIMFest with "Creating a Successful Ga...

Embrace the Mess, a podcast and workshop series produced by re:imagine/ATL, has been released as a free resource for educators and anyone working with youth. The podcast is designed to break down the fears and boundaries that prohibit vulnerability and creativity betwe...

Small businesses have always pivoted and always will. For us, at this time, it wasn't just pivoting, it was twirling, whirling, back-flipping, but we're ready for you! We appreciate that touring the way we have will take a little longer to get back to, but that doesn't...

Pinewood Forest, a 235-acre master-planned residential and mixed-use development adjacent to Pinewood Atlanta Studios, broke ground for its nine-screen luxury cinema. Pace Lynch Corporation and Spotlight Theatres have partnered to develop and operate the theatre which...

Minno, a new children’s digital media network, was launched in partnership with Atlanta’s design firm, Primal Screen. Minno is an ad-free subscription-based digital video platform offering Christian educational choices including the world’s largest selection of Veggie...

Newly minted Georgia-based feature film distributor, Vital Pictures, is releasing its first feature film, Beneath Us, in March. The film is a suspenseful, socially relevant horror story from first time feature director, Max Pachman. The timely and entertaining film wil...

Atlanta-based creative studio Elevation has been crafting solutions for the world’s most prominent brands for over two decades. With a small team of multidisciplinary creatives, the company has created content, commercials and rebrands for companies such as Disney, Car...

IATSE Local 479 is committed to building a robust, sustainable and safe environment in the states of Georgia and Alabama for the production of motion pictures going on currently and for years to come. Celebrating its members is at the heart of the organization, and IAT...