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More than 50 years ago, long before a film tax credit transformed Georgia into one of the country’s largest moviemaking destinations, then-Gov. Jimmy Carter laid the groundwork for the state’s multibillion-dollar film industry. He created the state’s first film commission in 1973, recognizing that the few productions coming to Georgia were pumping money into the communities in which they filmed, and there was a business opportunity in continuing this momentum. The idea came to him from journalist Ed Spivia, who, upon a visit to the set of the 1972 film “Deliverance,” discovered the cast and crew were patronizing local restaurants and hotels in rural Rabun County. Read more on Carter's role in the industry 🕊️ 🎬: https://lnkd.in/es7ARgaj

At this year’s Chicano Hollywood Elevate Conference, Director Kim Spurgeon and Deputy Director Danette Tull participated in a panel about ways Film Commissions support filmmakers. In this clip, Kim shares how the Nevada Film Office is a free resource dedicated to supporting filmmakers of all levels. Thank you to Chicano Hollywood for the opportunity. Cc Nevada Governor's Office of Economic Development (GOED) #nevadafilm #filmnevada #filmindustry #filmcommissions

This is precisely why I love this job. Sure, advertising can promote anything—but we choose to amplify the voices of organizations fighting for our future. There’s something powerful and deeply meaningful about telling stories that spark change, protect our planet, and uplift communities. Every day, I get to collaborate with nonprofits, social enterprises, and mission-driven companies who trust us to share their vision. It’s humbling to use creativity to highlight work that truly matters. I’m grateful for each and every partner who believes in our ability to carry their message forward. Who else is using advertising to create a positive impact? Tag them below—I’d love to connect and learn more! #PurposeDriven #AdvertisingForGood #FutureForward

In 1966 Manyara national park faced an impossible question, was culling the answer to its overcrowded elephant population? Destruction of wildlife habitat and detrimental elephant behavior had to be addressed. Oxford Zooloogist Iain Douglas Hamilton received a grant to scientifically study the animals to find the alternative, whereby he lived with the elephants in the wild for nearly six years. During that time he discovered the wonders of elephant behavior, building a relationship with elephant families while starting his own alongside theirs. In 1972 Iain released a landmark thesis recommending corridors between habitats for animals, not culling. Later, Iain pioneered the first elephant tracking collars to further study migration behaviors, and the the first aerial census as part of the monitoring. The science and data Iain championed remains the bedrock of Save The Elephants work today, overcoming impossible threats to elephant and human coexistence—with science. A new narrative for the organization is soon to be released in October. I’m proud to have dedicated over 1/2 a year of my life working on it. The documentary below, developed by STE, sets the stage for the organization’s groundbreaking work, yesterday and today, in creating understanding for the significance of elephants. The new narrative will address Africa’s greatest challenge today - the Human Elephant coexistence crisis. Right now Africa views elephants as its #1 problem. However, for its development, it’s people, and our sustainable future with nature, climate, and biodiversity, the crisis represents its greatest opportunity. Now, more than ever, elephants need a voice in our changing world. #businessnarrative #businessnarrativetransformation #caseforsupport #ngo #wildlifeconservation #brandstory #brandstrategy #categorythinking #categorydesign #hypnoticdesign

JCC Film Studios Teams Up with Action Icon Matthias Hues and Producer Leslie Carleton for a Slate of Sci-Fi and Action Horror Thrillers https://lnkd.in/ezir6GkC

Check out this blog to get a breakdown of everything that happened at the Twin Cities Film Fest 2024! Twin Cities Film Fest

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The Big Sky Film Grant closes Feb. 7, 2025. This grant program aims to build and support partnerships with filmmakers and production companies to create Montana film industry jobs. https://lnkd.in/gg_jFSWW