It only took a quick visit to Tyler Perry Studios this week for Kenya’s president to come away inspired to keep building the African nation’s budding film industry. William Ruto […]
Category: Film
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Czech Governor Targets Georgia for Film, Gaming Partnerships
One of the European Union’s top three regions for starting and sustaining businesses is looking to foster ties with Georgia’s ascendant film and gaming industries. Soon after being named one […]
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Franco-German Cultural Center Grand Opening Set for Sept. 15
The Atlanta business community will have expanded access to European cultural programs through the new Franco-German Cultural Center, which will celebrate its grand opening on Thursday, Sept. 15. The event […]
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Confronting Coronavirus With Creativity: How Design Can Color Atlanta’s Response
Elayne DeLeo, co-founding partner of MA! Design Is Human and co-founder and director of the Atlanta Design Festival, which this year will be held virtually Sept. 12-30. To face down the […]
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Georgia’s India Chamber Names New Board, Prepares for Third Film Festival
The Georgia Indo-American Chamber of Commerce named new board members last week as it announced the dates for one of its signature events: the Atlanta Indian Film Festival. The chamber […]
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European Consulates Team Up for Atlanta Pride March
For the first time, the consulates of the European Union in Atlanta will march together at the Atlanta Pride Festival Oct. 13. The diplomatic offices of Belgium, France, Germany, Greece, […]
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Georgia Indo-American Chamber to Host ‘India Meets Georgia’ Film Festival May 11-12
To follow the career of Natarajan Ramji, who likes being known as the “Location Guru” for the Indian film industry from “Bollywood to Tollywood,” it’s best to have an atlas […]
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Commentary: Wakanda’s Foreign Policy in Georgia-Screened ‘Black Panther’
Editor’s note: This commentary was originally printed in the Macon Telegraph under the headline “Wakanda and the World.” The author, Jonathan S. Addleton, is a former U.S. ambassador to Mongolia […]
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Books 2017: Getting Acquainted With Atlanta Through Andy Young’s Eyes
Book: Andrew Young and the Making of Modern Atlanta Authors: Andrew Young, Harvey Newman and Andrea Young Review by: Kayode Laro, Consul General of Nigeria in Atlanta The title of […]
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‘Year of India’ Exhibition at Center of Puppetry Arts Inspires Imaginations, Broadens Cultural Visions
The Center for Puppetry Arts’ exhibition of Indian puppets provides insights into India’s past as well as its future. Its past, because puppetry shows were the main form of community-based […]