DISCUSSION

Film School Friday: Spotlight on Georgia

October 15, 2021

2:00 PM ET | 11:00 AM PT

This edition of “Film School Friday” highlights the important collaborative work that the Georgia Film Academy, Georgia Film Commission, and Georgia Latino Film Alliance are doing to make the state a premier destination for the film, television, and streaming industry.

We discuss the role these organizations play in creating and sustaining a diversified economy and meeting education and workforce needs for high-demand careers in Georgia’s film and creative industries.

Panelists:

Julie Ann Crommett

Board Chair, Georgia Latino Film Alliance (GALFA) & Georgia Latino International Film Festival (GALIFF)

Kenya Morgan

Alumni, Georgia Film Academy; Costumer

Jeffrey Stepakoff

Executive Director, Georgia Film Academy

Lee Thomas

Deputy Commissioner, Georgia Department of Economic Development; Division Director, Georgia Film Office

John Gibson (Moderator)

Vice President, External and Multicultural Affairs, Motion Picture Association

Opening Remarks By:

Charles H. Rivkin

Chairman and CEO, Motion Picture Association

Sen. Raphael Warnock (D-GA)

Special thanks to: