Today’s Entertainment Notes

?? Atlanta has unveiled its bid to host Sundance in 2027, following the submission deadline for the other 15 competing cities last Friday. The pitch is comprehensive, addressing key concerns of Sundance leaders. It's fascinating to see the lens through which Atlanta is showcasing itself. Regardless of Sundance's pending decision, the collaborative effort to develop an economic pitch centered around the creative industries in ATL will be valuable.

We anticipate that other cities will also reveal their bids ahead of the next phase of the selection process. This allows communities to showcase their creative plans while still in consideration. On that note, many of these cities will likely need to respond to ‘open records requests’ from media and organizations, making their once closely concealed pitches public.

Meanwhile, from Savannah: “Savannah is the perfect backdrop to large scale events like the Sundance Film Festival. Not only do we host more than 17 million visitors each year, but the city also comes together to execute two already existing large scale annual events – the Savannah Music Festival and the country’s third largest St. Patrick’s Day parade. Savannah offers a vibrant and supportive community that fosters creativity and innovation, making it the perfect home for Sundance Film Festival in 2027 and beyond. We thank the organization for considering Savannah as their future potential host city.” Trip Tollison President and CEO Savannah Economic Development Authority

??The ‘Sound of Hope’ is resounding all across Georgia. A special screening of the latest Angel Studios release will take place in Macon on Thursday to celebrate with local cast and crew. This powerful story was shot mostly in Middle Georgia. The Atlanta premier of the ‘Sound of Hope: The Possum Trot Story’ is scheduled for June 28th at Trilith. The film will be released nationwide on July 4th. Trailer.

?? On Friday, June 28th, Discover DeKalb will host their second Signature Series event, "Film Tourism in DeKalb” at Electric Owl Studios. Featured speakers include: Shelbia Jackson (Director, DeKalb Entertainment Commission), Dan Rosenfelt (Co-Founder of Electric Owl Studios), Craig Miller (Executive Producer), and Randy Davidson (Founder & CEO, Georgia Entertainment ) - RSVP by emailing - [email protected]

?? One of our favorite articles from the most recent edition of the Creative Economy Journal is entitled “Changing the Stigma of Arts” by Jennifer Reynolds. See more.

OTHER ITEMS NOT TO MISS

?? In our ongoing feature series of the Georgia 200, today we highlight Cardellia Hunter, Director of Film and Entertainment for the City of Atlanta Mayor’s Office. ?? The Kickback, an award-winning entertainment, media, and educational platform owned by Cxmmunity Media, announced a new strategic partnership with the country’s largest Internet service provider Xfinity. ??

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Our selection of the most significant recent news items are below. Til next time, onward and upward!!

Jezlan Moyet - President of Georgia Entertainment

Recent Coverage

Georgia Entertainment 200 Spotlight: Cardellia Hunter, Director at the City of Atlanta

Director of Film and Entertainment for the City of Atlanta Mayor’s Office is a big title that industry veteran Cardellia Hunter fills to capacity. An Atlanta resident who relocated from Los Angeles, her background includes experience in music, television, and film.

Atlanta Launches Custom Website for Sundance Pitch, Pledges $2 Million

Channel 2 Action News?reported last month that?at least three Georgia cities were considering bids to host in 2027 and beyond to lure Sundance away. On Monday, Atlanta officials?launched a website?with its proposal on why they believe Sundance Institute should pick Atlanta.

Feature: Changing the Stigma of Arts

“Many highly talented, intelligent people think they’re not because the thing they were good at at school wasn’t valued—or was actually stigmatized,” Robinson says. “We need to radically rethink our view of intelligence; we need a new conception of the richness of human capacity.”

The Kickback and Xfinity Announce Unique Partnership to Empower Diverse Gaming Communities

The Kickback,?an award-winning entertainment, media, and educational platform owned by Cxmmunity Media, is thrilled to announce a new strategic partnership with?the country’s largest Internet service provider?Xfinity.

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