Georgia film production rebounds in 2026 after post-strike slowdown
This week, Georgia film industry leaders told lawmakers production in the state is beginning to rebound.
Cornbread and The Music Office, Headed to the Governor’s Desk
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.
Weekend Box Office Results: ‘Project Hail Mary’: Blessed Art Thou At The Box Office With $164M+
Phil Lord and Christopher Miller’s Project Hail Mary continued to swell in its second weekend with a Saturday of $22.7M, +55% for a 3-day of $54.5M, a great -32% hold.
Filmmaker Meet and Greet
Chat with Justin Overlander and Meredith Riley Stewart about their upcoming shoot and open crew positions. Network with other locals in the film industry. Snacks provided. Full menu available for purchase.
Watch: Ashley Woitena on Why Columbus, Georgia Is Having a Moment
Ashley Woitena, President & CEO of Visit Columbus, shares why 2026 is shaping up to be a record-breaking year for one of Georgia’s most dynamic destinations.
How a Georgia nonprofit is preparing the music industry’s next generation
Georgia has an impressive musical pedigree. The state has birthed artists like Otis Redding, Outkast, The Allman Brothers Band, James Brown, The B-52’s and R.E.M. It has given the peach state quite a reputation, and in turn it has fueled many musical dreams.
Getting to know Writer/Director Kane Kettering and his contributions to the Columbus filmmaking community
Kettering came to Columbus in 2016 to study with the Georgia Film Academy at Columbus State University and never left. Through his production company, MetaModern Films, he has been creating locally made films that put Columbus talent, locations and creative energy front and center.
Weekend Box Office Results: ‘Project Hail Mary’ Full Of Grace: $80M U.S. Opening Breaks Records
Amazon MGM Studios‘ Project Hail Mary had a blessed Saturday chalking up $27.1M, just -18% off Friday/preview’s $33.1M which rockets this Ryan Gosling starring, Lord & Miller directed production to a magnificent $80.6M.
Weekend Box Office Results: ‘Hoppers’ Settles With $28.5M Second Weekend
The weekend is a little lighter than expected, but significantly better than last year, +65% with $86.2M for all titles. Universal’s Reminders of Him didn’t quite hit $20M with $18.2M, though it’s within the range of other female skewing movies like Don’t Worry Darling and Ticket to Paradise, and overperformed its $10M-$15M tracking.