DeKalb Entertainment Commission

Growing the industry infrastructure in DeKalb is a team effort. I’m proud to be part of the OneDeKalb team with these incredible partners and supporters. Thanks to CEO- Elect Lorraine Cochran-Johnson James Tsismanakis, MGHM, CAHTA, CHIA, TMP, CDME Dan Rosenfelt Craig Miller Lee Thomas Katy Morecraft Brian K. Mock CHA Shaunya Chavis-Rucker Alesia Crosby-Johnson Bronwyn Stallcup Randy Davidson Jezlan Moyet

It is such a wonderful honor to be named one of the 200 Most Influential of Georgia’s Creative Industries. Special thanks and appreciation to Jezlan Moyet and Randy Davidson and the Georgia Entertainment team for this amazing acknowledgement. I am so humbled to be among some of the most impactful Georgia creative industry leaders including some members of our beloved DeKalb Entertainment Commission: C Scott Votaw (Georgia Film Academy) Andrew Greenberg (Georgia Game Developers Association) Mala Sharma (Georgia Music Partners) Beth Talbert (Georgia Screen Entertainment Coalition) Michael Akins (IATSE Local 479) Bernie Lawrence-Watkins (Georgia Music Partners) Brennen Dicker (Creative Media Industries Institute) CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE 200 MOST INFLUENTIAL OF GEORGIA CREATIVE INDUSTRIES LEADERS! #DeKalbEntertainment #GeorgiaEntertainment #GAFilm #Television #Music #Gaming

Congratulations to DeKalb Entertainment Commission’s (DEC) very own @shelbiajackson for being featured as one of @georgiaentertainment 200 Most Influential in Georgia’s Creative Industries. As Director of DEC, Shelbia has been instrumental with ensuring that DeKalb County is the perfect place for the creative class and their projects to thrive. Since 2016, DEC has generated $1.4 million in film permit revenue.   (DEC) has positioned itself as a major contributor in expanding the entertainment industry’s presence in DeKalb County and the state of Georgia.   Members of the DeKalb Entertainment Commission represent a wide range of entertainment-based organizations committed to establishing film and television as a staple in DeKalb’s Economy. DEC members who have been recognized in this exclusive list include: @cscottvotaw (Georgia Film Academy), @andrewgreenberg (Georgia Game Developers Association), @malasharma (Georgia Music Partners), @bethtalbert (Georgia Screen Entertainment Coalition), @mikeakins (IATSE Local 479), @bernielawrence-watkins (Georgia Music Partners) and @brennendicker (Georgia State University – Creative Media Industries Institute)

Calling all DeKalb Businesses! Join the DeKalb Entertainment Commission & Georgia Production Partnership for a special Economic Development Week Mixer on Monday, May 6th, from 6 pm to 8 pm at the Lakehouse of Avondale Estates. This is your chance to connect with industry professionals and explore exciting opportunities in the booming film and television industry in Georgia! Ever wondered how your business could be involved in film & TV productions? This mixer is for YOU! Network with Unit Production Managers (UPMs), Line Producers, and other film & TV professionals from GPP's network. Learn how your business can partner with productions and become part of DeKalb's vibrant film scene. Don't miss out on this chance to grow your business and network with industry leaders! Register now: https://loom.ly/F390JT0 #DeKalbEntertainment #EconomicDevelopmentWeek

Amazing time last night!! Kudos to our Program & Events Manager Monique Shaw, Production Manager Bronwyn Stallcup, Marketing Manager Laura Ramos Great Team Work and partners- Thank you Tom McFerrin!

Recently, DeKalb Entertainment Commission Director, Shelbia Jackson and DeKalb student filmmaker, Isabella Brathwaite, joined WABE City Lights to discuss filmmaking in DeKalb County. To see DeKalb's up-and-coming student filmmakers, be sure to attend the DeKalb Student Film Festival on March 26th at 6 pm at Porter Sanford Performing Arts Center. Listen in: https://loom.ly/--1S_Yg

Here's the biggest CONGRATULATIONS to our talented and brilliant DeKalb County Students who attended the 2024 Student Television Network national convention in Long Beach, California last week! The exposure to other student creatives along with the classes, projects, and hands-on training helps lay the foundation for attainable career pathways in their future. Keep striving towards your dreams! #FutureFilmmakers

We're a few weeks out from celebrating students creativity in DeKalb County with the Sixth Annual Student Film Festival! You're joining us, aren't YOU?! #DSFF2024 #DeKalbStudentFilmFest #celebratingstudents #filmfestival #studentfilmfestival