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Bold Public Policy, like Georgia's Film Tax Credit, help build communities. Stable public policy solidifies communities. Atlanta is now becoming the next big destination for celebrity home buyers. According to The Wall Street Journal, the Atlanta real estate market is on the rise, and celebrities are taking note. With this, it's clear that Atlanta is not just a hub for entertainment but also a desirable place to live. Lionsgate Tyler Perry Studios #AtlantaRealEstate #PublicPolicy #CommunityGrowth #economicdevelopment #DouglasvilleIsOnTheMap

As we are now halfway through one of the worst months at the global box office in recent memory, I wanted to share this incredibly insightful reporting from Scott Mendelson on the death of the "Oscar Bump." Though the Academy is often criticized for awarding movies the masses don't see, Best Picture winners have historically hit high earnings marks at a consistent clip. From 2010 to 2020, 7 of the 10 Academy Awards' Best Picture winners cleared at least 100 million dollars at the worldwide box office; 5 of those 7 hit totals greater than 160 million. More often than not, the word of mouth awards prestige generated was enough to quadruple returns on production budgets. The box office decline precipitated by Covid has only accelerated a prestige market grappling with shorter theatrical windows, streamer dominated festival circuits, and carriage licensing deals between those same streamers and specialty distributors. Barbie and Oppenheimer are more likely exceptions to current market conditions, rather than the return to awards season normalcy I and other chronically online cinephiles were hoping for. If you've got a second... give Scott a read!

Excellent repost by Brendan Walker at MediaLink about the decline of the “Oscar Bump” film! The original article was written by Scott Mendelson of Puck News. This conversation begs a deeper exploration, particularly concerning the opportunities and implications for Black creatives in an era where the conventional mechanisms of movie production and the monopolistic grip of narrative control by the industry’s elite are increasingly challenged. For Black creatives, who have long been marginalized by an industry that favors narratives that are often disconnected, oversimplified, or outright dismissive of the richness and complexity of Black experiences, this shift represents a beacon of hope. The decline of the “Oscar Bump” film signals a crack in the once-impenetrable facade of an industry that has historically prioritized a narrow range of stories, perspectives, and storytellers. The unexpected success of films like “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer” underscores a pivotal turning point: the audience’s power to redefine success in cinema, beyond the narrow confines of studio endorsements or celebrity-driven narratives. “Barbie,” in particular, serves as a testament to the transformative potential of film, challenging preconceived notions and sparking meaningful conversations among viewers, young and old alike. It exemplifies how movies, at their core, are about humanity, dialogue, and the diverse tapestry of human experiences, rather than the corporate or elitist agendas that have long dominated the industry. For Black creatives, this evolution opens up new avenues for storytelling that were previously deemed unviable or unmarketable by mainstream studios. The democratization of content creation, fueled by advancements in technology such as AI for short-form video production and scriptwriting, presents an unprecedented opportunity for Black voices to be heard, stories to be shared, and narratives to be redefined on their own terms. This is not to say that the path forward is without its challenges. However, the changing landscape of the film industry, coupled with the global market’s growing indifference to the traditional gatekeepers of cinematic acclaim, indicates that the barriers to entry for Black creatives are not as insurmountable as they once were. It calls for a collective effort to leverage these shifts, foster inclusive storytelling, and ensure that the narratives of Black creatives are no longer sidelined but are celebrated and integrated into the fabric of global cinema. In essence, the decline of the “Oscar Bump” film not only marks the end of an era but heralds the beginning of a more inclusive, diverse, and authentic cinematic world where Black creatives have the opportunity to carve out their own space, tell their own stories, and redefine the narrative on their own terms.

Great to see visual storytelling being used to convey such an important but sometimes difficult to grasp concept (strangely), around our stewardship of the environment. Important story and I'm really looking forward to seeing how the book has been adapted for the screen. Nature has the answers if we can be bothered to stand out of the way. #environment #visualstorytelling #filmmaking #documentary #ukfarming #foodsecurity #natureuk #seeingisbelieving #sustainability

Like in "The Forest Hills," featuring Shelley Duvall and our own Andrew Gordon, every business journey has twists and turns, and pricing is no different. The right pricing strategy can be your plot twist to greater profits. Are you pricing to win or missing the mark? And don't forget to check out the premiere tonight at a theater near you! Price Space: https://hubs.li/Q02SfV5k0 #PricingStrategy #BusinessGrowth #ForestHills #ProfitOptimization

Like in "The Forest Hills," featuring Shelley Duvall and our own Andrew Gordon, every business journey has twists and turns, and pricing is no different. The right pricing strategy can be your plot twist to greater profits. Are you pricing to win or missing the mark? And don't forget to check out the premiere tonight at a theater near you! Price Space: https://hubs.li/Q02SfNNh0 #PricingStrategy #BusinessGrowth #ForestHills #ProfitOptimization

THEY’RE HERE... 🏠 Legendary California home hits the market for the first time in 45 years! 🎬 It’s night. A quiet street in California. Inside a seemingly ordinary house, a little girl quietly crawls towards a flickering TV screen and whispers words that still send chills down our spines: “They’re here...” Yes, this is the house from the cult classic "Poltergeist" (1982). This home, located at 4267 Roxbury St. in Simi Valley, was personally chosen by Steven Spielberg during filming. He wanted the horrors to unfold in a familiar, everyday setting, and this house was the perfect fit. 🏡 During filming, the entire neighborhood was engulfed in true mystique: artificial corpses scattered around, movie hearses lining the streets — the neighbors never knew what to expect next. And inside this house, scenes were shot that would go down in cinema history. Now, 45 years later, this house is back on the market. But it’s not just a piece of real estate; it’s a piece of Hollywood history. Even decades later, fans of "Poltergeist" continue to visit to see where their favorite scenes were filmed. But the real question is: are you ready to peek behind the facade and discover what’s there now? Here’s the intrigue: how would you feel stepping into the shoes of those who lived here all those years ago? 🎥 #hollywoodhistory #poltergeist #legendarylocation #northcalifornia #filmlocation #realestate #gayaffa

New work! It's always fun to see what you can pull off for an ad when presented with fewer resources than usual. We filmed this over 2 days with Phillip Noss and Litto Damonte. #commercialproduction #oldpotrero #sanfrancisco #california #whiskey #productioncompany #film #commercial #thexi #theelevens #digitalmarketing #creativity #digitalmarketing

Like in "The Forest Hills," featuring Shelley Duvall and our own Andrew Gordon, every business journey has twists and turns, and pricing is no different. The right pricing strategy can be your plot twist to greater profits. Are you pricing to win or missing the mark? And don't forget to check out the premiere tonight at a theater near you! Price Space: https://hubs.li/Q02SfTzK0 #PricingStrategy #BusinessGrowth #ForestHills #ProfitOptimization

🥂 Happy New Year from the PDF gang, heads up for the first event of the year, we are kicking off with hopefully another blockbuster event in the fab Garden Bar at Twenty1 on Victoria Parade in Torquay. To get your tickets go to https://lnkd.in/eNq73EjX Plan your property 'moves' in 2024 with us and the help of the PDF Ambassadors! 🎉 #propertydevelopment #propertyinvestment #landinvestment