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Mountainfilm on Tour Savannah is scheduled for January 23-26, 2018. The festival kicks with Mountainfilm for Students: Movies that Matter, an education program that serves over four thousand students from Savannah Chatham County Public Schools, Effingham County Schools and local private schools. On-site screenings are scheduled for Jenkins High School and Woodville-Tompkins High School on Wednesday; the program continues on Thursday and Friday at Trustees Theater and Lucas Theatre. A great opportunity for those of all ages in the coastal region. See more.

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Georgia film contractor has nearly $50K worth of film equipment stolen

Police are looking for two thieves who smashed their way into a truck and stole nearly $50,000 worth of equipment used on movies and TV shows shot in Atlanta.

UNG professor’s GPB documentary explores roots, culture of Georgia wine

With their roots firm in Georgia soil, winemakers have a new mission: Refining a fledgling industry and setting themselves apart from other wine regions in the country and the world.

Savannah filmmaker finds faith-based ‘Answer’ to gang violence

Savannah filmmaker David Rivers has written, produced and directed a faith-based film centered around finding an answer to gang violence, and you can go see it now.

World Box Office: Aquaman takes the weekend, with help from China

Aquaman netted a fantastic catch in the heavily polluted Yellow Sea and made $93.6 million in its first global market, China. That was enough to make it the number one film worldwide. Jason Momoa stars as the title character, an Atlantis prince who has to save the Ocean from nuclear submarine riding pirates and earn …

Roma Review: 5 out of 5 stars

If you aren’t moved by the subtle romance with life that comes from warm afternoons and appreciations of familial relationships, Cuarón’s newest work might not be for you. However, if you do find a sort of calm in reflection of a period passed, then Roma will not disappoint.

DreamHack Announces 2019 World Tour Schedule

Sunday, December 9, 2018, DreamHack marked its 24th anniversary as the world’s premier gaming lifestyle festival. The date also marks “DreamHack Day” — the yearly celebration of the festival’s beginnings in 1994.

Atlanta Jewish Film Festival Previews 2019 Film Lineup

The Atlanta Jewish Film Festival reveals an early look at some of the films to be featured at next year’s 19th annual festival, Wednesday, February 6 through Tuesday, February 26, 2019. With a diverse collection of international and independent films from over 20 countries, attracting nearly 40,000 moviegoers, the festival offers an expansive experience that …

Production of The Mule added more than $9.7 million to Georgia’s Economy

The Georgia-lensed feature film The Mule, which premieres in theaters on Friday, Dec. 14th, was responsible for more than $9.7 million in direct spend in Georgia.

Laurie Lockliear of Saunders Lockliear Entertainment on Dealing with a Production’s Expectations

Laurie talks to us about helping clients temper expectations in regards to their productions. Not all films will make enough profit to pay for themselves.

Atlanta’s connection to Marvel Studios’ Avengers Endgame

The latest "Avenger" movie was filmed in Atlanta! And Marvel Studios have sent fans on a frenzy with the first look at the trailer for the film.

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