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GENERAL NEWS LOCAL 479 PARTNERING WITH GEORGIA FILM ACADEMY IN 2016 www.georgiafilmacademy.org production skills, knowledge and experience with film-industry standard organizational structure, professional equipment and on-set procedures. The Georgia Film Academy’s (GFA) pilot certification program will consist of two semester long courses, the first of which is primarily classroom-based, the second is primarily set-based. Together, the courses equal 18 hours which may be applied toward associates and bachelors degrees. Courses will be taught at various campuses around Atlanta as well as at Pinewood Studios Atlanta. On Dec. 7, the Georgia Film Academy announced that it would begin enrolling students for its spring 2016 semester. The first course will cost $750, the second course will cost $1,500, however the Academy will currently be subsidizing half of the cost of the program to hasten the adoption of the program. These classes are currently being offered to current students of the University System of Georgia as well as current students of the Technical College System of Georgia, though nonstudents may also apply. It is important that Local 479 participate in our local community to educate future technicians of the benefits of a labor union, such as collective bargaining and health & welfare. ATLANTA, Dec. 7, 2015 – The Georgia Film Academy is a collaborative effort of the University System of Georgia and Technical College System of Georgia supporting workforce needs of the film and digital entertainment industries. The academy will certify workforce ready employees in needed areas, connect students and prospective employees with employers, and offer a unique capstone experience for top students that will provide them a path to employment in Georgia, and they will be partnering with IATSE Local 479 to educate and train Georgia’s future workforce for the television and motion picture industry. The Georgia Film Academy offers a two-course certification program specifically designed to provide students with a basic level of on-set film FOCUS: JEFFREY STEPAKOFF, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (GFA) Jeffrey Stepakoff is combining the lessons of his twenty-eight year entertainment industry career with his experience as a professional academician to develop a vibrant, focused curriculum for the students of the Georgia Film Academy. Stepakoff has created and developed pilots for many of the major studios and networks, including 20th Century, Paramount, MTM, Fox and ABC, and a variety of production companies and producers. His credits include the Emmy-winning The Wonder Years, Sisters, Wild Card, Hyperion Bay, The Magic School, C16:FBI, Robin’s Hoods, Land’s End, Flipper, Sons & Daughters, Major Dad, The Yakov Smirnoff Show, Beauty & the Beast, Have Faith, Simon & Simon, and break-out hit Dawson’s Creek, where he was Co-Executive Producer. 4 WINTER 2015 The Local 479 Georgia Bulletin
FILM INDUSTRY GENERATES $6 BILLION FOR GEORGIA’S ECONOMY www.georgia.org/newsroom/press-releases/ ATLANTA, July 9, 2015 – Gov. Nathan Deal announced today that Georgia-lensed feature film and television productions generated an economic impact of more than $6 billion during fiscal year 2015 (July 1, 2014-June 30, 2015). The 248 film and television productions shot in Georgia represent $1.7 billion in spending in the state. “As evidenced by today’s announcement, Georgia’s film industry has had a significant impact on our state,” said Deal. “These statistics represent job creation, increased business opportunities and the revitalization of communities statewide, and I am committed to building a strong film-ready workforce in Georgia to ensure that the industry continues to flourish here.” Providing a sustainable workforce to meet the needs of productions coming to Georgia is a priority for the state. Deal established the Georgia Film Academy earlier this year, bringing together the University System of Georgia, the Technical College System of Georgia and members of the film industry to collaborate. Working together, they established a program to provide students with degrees or certifications that fulfill industry needs and demands. “Georgia is one of the fastest-growing entertainment production centers in the world with 42 productions currently filming across the state,” said Chris Carr, commissioner of the Georgia Department of Economic Development. “More than 100 new businesses have relocated or expanded in Georgia to support the industry – creating jobs for Georgians as well as economic opportunities for our communities and small businesses – ensuring Georgia’s place in the industry well into the future.” The highly anticipated Georgia-lensed “Ant- Man,” set to premiere nationwide in theaters on July 17, made a major economic impact in Georgia during filming (October-December). “Ant-Man” employed 3,579 Georgians, spent more than $106 million in Georgia and utilized 22,413 hotel rooms during filming. In addition to filming at Pinewood Atlanta Studios, “Ant-Man” shot scenes in Atlanta including the state-owned Archives Building, Bank of America building and on Broad Street. The summer blockbuster was the first film to shoot at the new Pinewood Atlanta Studios in Fayetteville. The new Georgia facility helped Pinewood Studios achieve record revenue numbers for its financial year ending March 31. Marvel will continue work in Georgia with principal photography for “Captain America: Civil War” at Pinewood Atlanta Studios. WINNER OF VAZQUEZ SCHOLARSHIP ANNOUNCED www.iatse479.org During the October General Membership Meeting, Vice President Whit Norris, Chairman of the Scholarship Committee, proudly presented The Robert Vazquez 2014 Scholarship to Nicholas Olson, son of costumer Sarah Olson. The Robert Vazquez scholarship provides $4,000 to a member, member’s spouse, son, daughter, grandchild or any child for which the member may be deemed to act as legal guardian. The application period for 2015 was from September 1st through November 30th and the recipient will be announced in an upcoming General Membership meeting. News for the Membership of IATSE Local 479 VOL. 1, NO. 2 - 2015 5
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