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Dec 15, 2015 Gear up for 'The Walking Dead' by taking a self-guided tour!
Because "The Walking Dead" is not filmed on a Hollywood back lot but rather on-location throughout Georgia, many of the places used in filming are...
Dec 15, 2015 Every county in Georgia is now named Camera Ready!
The Georgia Film, Music & Digital Entertainment Office launched the Camera Ready Communities program in 2010 to train and certify Georgia counties to work effectively...
Dec 15, 2015 The U.S. Film Industry: Creating Jobs
It’s amazing to see the recently released film industry impact numbers from the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA), which shows that this industry supports...
Dec 15, 2015 Georgia's Film History – The Beginning
Although Georgia did have some film activity in the early days of Hollywood, it wasn’t till 1972 with the movie Deliverance that Georgia really made...
Dec 15, 2015 Getting to Know the Georgia Production Community
Independent filmmakers, actors, and those looking for industry networking and training opportunities in Georgia are fortunate to have some very strong local organizations to turn...
Dec 15, 2015 Do's and Don'ts of Being an Extra
Adena Brumer, a recent transplant to Atlanta, is an actor/singer navigating the enormous and exciting Atlanta acting landscape. Being an extra can be a fantastic...
Dec 15, 2015 Advice for Actors From a Former Newcomer
Adena Brumer, a recent transplant to Atlanta, is an actor/singer navigating the enormous and exciting Atlanta acting landscape. We asked her what recommendations she would...
Dec 15, 2015 A Grave Expedition: Visiting the Final Resting Places of Georgia's Fallen Troubadours
For centuries, pilgrims have traveled to visit the gravesites of their cherished idols, from world leaders to writers, artists to musicians. Thousands annually visit Pére...
Nov 13, 2015 GDEcD leadership returns from United Arab Emirates for Dubai Air Show
Georgia prepares to meet growing demands in aerospace and defense industry head on.A delegation from the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) recently returned from...
Aug 20, 2015 Material Development at a Molecular Level: Yamaha and Georgia
Our Center of Innovation for Manufacturing stays busy helping Georgia companies innovate products, expand their manufacturing capabilities, and perform vital research with universities – all...