Eric White started as a server in various restaurants around Forsyth, but wanted the chance to explore his creative side in his home state. After graduating from film school, he started working in crew positions on various productions, eventually moving away from supplemental jobs to earning a… Read More
As the setting of the HBO series “Sharp Objects,” Barnesville went through a dramatic transformation that brought jobs and economic opportunity. Production crews shopped in stores, hired locals for various set projects, and rented multiple spaces through town. Though there was a lot of… Read More
Jantzen Winnig, a Covington native, grew up with a passion for filmmaking. He also was very fortunate to have constant productions filming in his backyard of Newton County. This allowed him to meet many directors and producers that nurtured his love of film. After enrolling in high school courses… Read More
“I know Savannah like the back of my hand. I knew I found my career path.” Laura Bryant has built a career on location management for film and TV productions, but it was after trying various jobs that enabled her to find her true passion. She started with commercials and small productions, but she… Read More
Georgia.org Content: Darrius Tucker of McDonough graduated from the Georgia Film Academy and immediately found himself on the set of the world’s most popular productions, including The Walking Dead and Black Panther. Darrius attended Southern Crescent Technical College in Griffin… Read More
Navy veteran and Snellville resident, Kent Roland, always had an interest in film. He had various jobs in Atlanta after leaving the service. But it wasn’t until he took advantage of the resources with VGIFT (Veterans of Georgia in Film and TV) that he got his big break in Georgia’s film industry.… Read More
The following is an excerpt from a recent Industry Week article written by Alyssa Rumsey, senior industry engagement manager at the Center of Innovation for Manufacturing, part of the Georgia Department of Economic Development:
The growing demand for a skilled manufacturing… Read More
Atlanta, May 26, 2020 –Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Mytex Polymers US Corp (Mytex) is investing more than $7 million to expand its facility in Newton County, creating fifteen new jobs. Owned by Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation, Mytex develops, tests, and… Read More
As with so many facets of the global economy, it is no surprise that the entertainment industry has also been heavily impacted by the COVID-19 crisis, and Georgia’s live music industry has not been immune. According to the Recording Academy, more than 300 festivals have been canceled nationwide,… Read More
Atlanta, June 26, 2020 –Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that U.S.-based Wellmade Flooring will invest more than $35 million in expanding its manufacturing facilities to Bartow County, delivering 240 jobs to the area. Internationally known, Wellmade specializes in the… Read More
