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A new global workforce study from Kalison Studios positions Georgia at the center of the next phase of film and television industry growth through smarter workforce development.

Kiser worked with Uptown Columbus over the past year to produce the festival. She said that they’ve received so much support and excitement from the community. She added that they had over 50 musicians sign up to participate, and about 35 of those musical acts will actually be on the official festival line-up.

One of the world’s preeminent film festivals, the Atlanta-based, Oscar®-qualifying Out On Film brings five of 2026’s most anticipated queer films and documentaries to Southern audiences with its “Spring Mini-Fest’26,” taking place over three consecutive evenings.

Super Mario Galaxy Movie minted $153M WW this weekend sending its running global cume to $629M. It is the second highest grossing movie so far in 2026.

Kendrick High School’s student film team, led by audio/video technology and film teacher Nicole Jones-Harper, finished third in the 2025 Georgia School Boards Association Student Video Contest.

Jeff Hudson, Co-Owner of Hudson Pendleton Financial Group, brings a unique perspective to Columbus’s growing creative community: 27 years of financial expertise combined with a genuine passion for the arts and entertainment industry.

The five-day domestic on Super Mario Galaxy Movie is $190M, 3-day is $130.9M, and global is $372.5M. All three are the best openings so far in 2026. Saturday domestic was $51.4M, +6% from Friday.

This week, Georgia film industry leaders told lawmakers production in the state is beginning to rebound.

HB14 establishes the Georgia Music Office as a formal entity, and we are hopeful the Governor will sign it into law. However, its implementation is subject to appropriations from the legislature, meaning funding will be required before operations can begin.