The State of Georgia is all in on workforce development for TV and film production. C. Scott Votaw, assistant vice chancellor with the University System of Georgia, explains how the Georgia Film Academy (GFA), which he leads, trains Georgians in a variety of film and TV careers. Scott shares how you can take GFA courses, the GFA’s work with unions and production companies to provide internships, and how the GFA adjusts their curriculum to address the changing production landscape as technologies evolve. 

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SAG-AFTRA members vote to approve new contract

Deadline Interview with Duncan Crabtree-Ireland

Juror #2 scheduled to finish production in Savannah




This episode of The Boom was produced by Kevin Rinker and Jewel Wicker. Additional production and editing by Scotty Crowe. Original music by Matt Owen.




For more information, visit wabe.org/theboom

The State of Georgia is all in on workforce development for TV and film production. <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/c-scott-votaw-64ab3022b" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">C. Scott Votaw</a>, assistant vice chancellor with the University System of Georgia, explains how the <a href="https://georgiafilmacademy.edu/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Georgia Film Academy</a> (GFA), which he leads, trains Georgians in a variety of film and TV careers. Scott shares how you can take GFA courses, the GFA’s work with unions and production companies to provide internships, and how the GFA adjusts their curriculum to address the changing production landscape as technologies evolve. Mentioned this episode:<a href="https://www.sagaftra.org/sag-aftra-members-approve-2023-tvtheatrical-contracts-tentative-agreement" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">SAG-AFTRA members vote to approve new contract</a><a href="https://deadline.com/2023/12/duncan-crabtree-ireland-interview-sag-aftra-ratified-contract-1235654288/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Deadline Interview with Duncan Crabtree-Ireland</a><a href="https://www.wjcl.com/article/clint-eastwood-juror-2-savannah-extras/45859458" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Juror #2 scheduled to finish production in Savannah</a> This episode of The Boom was produced by Kevin Rinker and Jewel Wicker. Additional production and editing by Scotty Crowe. Original music by Matt Owen. For more information, visit <a href="https://www.wabe.org/theboom" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">wabe.org/theboom</a>

From WABE Studios, a weekly look at Atlanta’s growing film and television industry, through trending topics and origin stories of local filmmakers, cast, and crew. Hosted by entertainment and culture reporter Jewel Wicker.

From WABE Studios, a weekly look at Atlanta’s growing film and television industry, through trending topics and origin stories of local filmmakers, cast, and crew. Hosted by entertainment and culture reporter Jewel Wicker.