The Supermarket is an arts and creative event space with DIY roots.
In April, Lavender Lens, in partnership with The Bakery Atlanta, hosted Queer Movie Night at its semi-new home, The Supermarket, with a screening of “Shinjuku Boys,” a Japanese documentary about three transgender men in Tokyo. The initiative, created by artist Carrie Miller,…
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Gen Z embraces physical media with a little help from Videodrome
Scrolling through her phone, film student Penelope Park’s fingers paused midswipe on a post advertising Videodrome. She walked by the Poncey-Highland rental stop often, so she figured it was time to check it out. Named after David Cronenberg’s science fiction…
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Latinas in Media Atlanta connects emerging filmmakers with industry professionals
Latinas in Media Atlanta (LIMA) held a panel discussion and networking mixer to uplift Latine voices in the Atlanta film industry and to address the challenges facing Latine communities in Georgia.
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Cosplaying at the Georgia Renaissance Festival now comes with a movie twist
The Georgia Renaissance Festival in Fairburn draws 200,000 guests each year, with many attendees coming dressed in cosplay inspired by popular movies, video games, and Sci-Fi-Fantasy books.
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The old Regal movie theater in Marietta binds memories to a place and space
A SCAD student reflects on his memories of going to the Regal Cinema in Marietta, and how the magic of movies has stayed with him throughout the years, even as streaming services have overtaken the traditional movie-going experience.
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Despite decline in big productions, Atlanta independent filmmakers find support in community
Since the Georgia General Assembly passed its film and television tax-credit incentive in 2008, Atlanta has experienced the evolution of the industry first hand. At its highest point, the film and television industry generated $4.4 billion in the state in…
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Dine-in movie theaters thrive in Atlanta
Whether it be the combination of food and experience or the proximity to other attractions, dine-in movie theaters are a hit in Metro Atlanta. Over the years, Atlanta’s thriving film community has exploded, not only because of the influx of…
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The cheesy allure of movie theater nachos
The movies: a cinematic escape from the world where you can relax and enjoy what’s on the screen. Unfortunately, that escape is often accompanied by loud crunching, lip smacking, and drink slurping. The worst offender? Nachos. Movie theater nachos are…
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Atlanta On Film: What makes a city
Atlanta can be thought of as a city centered around travel. Its origins began in railroad expansion, and the airport is the busiest in the world. Perhaps this connectivity (in addition to a lucrative film and television tax credit) is…
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New nonprofit initiative supports Georgia’s film industry workforce development
The Georgia Production Partnership has launched the Georgia Production Partnership Alliance (GPPA), a new initiative focused on direct investment into Georgia’s future filmmakers. The GPPA is a nonprofit branch of the Georgia Production Partnership that seeks to create career pathways…
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