The Columbus Film Fund Announces Launch of Local Filmmakers Grant Program
The Columbus Film Fund has announced the launch of its Local Filmmakers Grant program, aimed at providing a funding resource to Muscogee County-based filmmakers.
Weekend Box Office Results: ‘Alien: Romulus’ $41M+ Scores Record Openings For Fede Alvarez & Cailee Spaeny; 2nd Best For Franchise
So much for the doldrums of August. Between Alien: Romulus and the near $100M-grossing Sony/Wayfarer Studios movie’ It Ends With Us, it’s clear we’ve shaken off all the strike jitters.
Columbus Museum spotlights locals who’ve gone to Hollywood
Local historical researcher Daniel Bellware will give a presentation on Columbus natives who have made their mark on Hollywood at The Columbus Museum next week.
Georgia Looking Ahead to the Future of Film: $2.6 billion of direct spend in FY 2024
The Georgia Film Office, a strategic office within the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD), reported that film and television productions spent $2.6 billion in Georgia during fiscal year 2024, a total of $11 billion over the last three fiscal years.
Weekend Box Office Results: ‘It Ends With Us’ Blooms With $80M Global Opening; ‘Despicable Me 4’ Tops $800M As ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Crosses $1B
Deadpool & Wolverine this weekend crossed the $1B global box office milestone, a major feat and with swagger to spare. Impressively, a female-driven title that cost peanuts is making bank.
FY25 Vibrant Communities Grant Applications Due by August 30
GCA is now accepting applications for the FY25 Vibrant Communities Grant, which will fund arts projects in Georgia counties in which no organization received a GCA FY25 Bridge, Project, or Arts Education Program Grant.
FY25 Cultural Facilities Grant Applications Due by August 30
Georgia Council for the Arts (GCA) is accepting applications for the FY25 Cultural Facilities Grant, which will fund the construction, preservation, repair, or acquisition of an arts facility, as well as the acquisition of permanent equipment to support arts programs.
Weekend Box Office: ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Feels The Power With $824M+ Global Through Second Frame
Deadpool & Wolverine continues to govern the global box office, now with an estimated $824.1M through Sunday.
Columbus Convention and Trade Center hosted “Pop Culture and Horror Con”
The “Georgia Pop Culture and Horror Con” will be held in Columbus in August.