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Living in a new urbanist community and up close to a movie studio

Forbes • Jan. 27, 2020

Looking for an environmentally friendly community where you don’t have to drive everywhere? This new community might just be the answer for you. (And it is next to a large movie studio if show biz is your dream.) The University of Georgia’s Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication and Franklin College of Arts and Sciences has teamed with Pinewood Forest and the Georgia Film Academy, located at the studio, to create a Master of Fine Arts in Film, Television and Digital Media program. During their second year, students will work on capstone projects and internships at the studio while living at Pinewood Forest. 

UGA to show regents plans for movie studio, new dorm

Athens Banner Herald • Jan. 7, 2020

The University of Georgia’s Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication plans a multi-million dollar studio renovation for its new Master of Fine Arts in Film, Television and Digital Media program. The $3.75 million project, including about $2 million in construction, will be paid for with donated funds, according to information UGA officials submitted to the state Board of Regents in advance of the board’s monthly meeting on Wednesday.

Pinewood Atlanta expanding studios with $16.5 million investment

11 Alive • Jan. 3, 2020

Pinewood Atlanta announced a $16.5 million investment in two entertainment companies that will produce content in Georgia, according to our partners at the Atlanta Business Chronicle.

UGA launches Masters in Fine Arts for film and TV

Atlanta Journal Constitution • Dec. 23, 2019

While more creatives are moving and living here, UGA wanted to boost the numbers with a new master program to encourage folks who are interested in writing screenplays or producing TV and film to take that next step.

UGA Partners With Georgia Film Academy On MFA Film Program

GPB Radio • Dec. 24, 2019

Dean of UGA’s Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication Charles Davis said the goal of the program is to grow Georgia’s work force in the film industry beyond just technical professions.

UGA Establishes Master of Fine Arts Film Program

WUGA Radio • Dec. 11, 2019

Interview with Dean Charles N. Davis: “In fact there is a crying need for it. As you know film and television production in the state has very rapidly grown into a six and a half billion-dollar industry. There are quite literally, hundreds of productions shooting at any given moment in the state of Georgia.”