State of the Industry 2025

A FILM INDUSTRY SUMMIT AT TRILITH • OCTOBER 23, 2025

125 Shepperton Wy, Fayetteville, GA 30214

Georgia's Premier Entertainment Event is Back!

Join leading voices in film, TV, and media for a day of big ideas, bold innovation, and powerful connections—all set at the heart of Georgia’s entertainment industry.

Relive last year’s magic and get a glimpse of what’s to come.

THIS YEAR'S THEME

Industry Remix:

Bold Moves. Fresh Tech. New Voices.

PANELS

From Backyards to Backlots: The Creator Economy is Here
Digital creators are building loyal audiences, shaping culture, and transforming the entertainment landscape. This session explores the business of content creation—how creators earn, grow, and sustain their work across platforms. We’ll break down the strategies fueling the rise of next-generation storytellers, examine how the creator economy is changing the way stories are told, and explore the evolving playbook that’s redefining success in modern media.
Ctrl + Alt + Create: Next-Gen Tools
Step into the future of storytelling, where physical and digital worlds converge to create unforgettable audience experiences. As XR, AR, and interactive technologies rapidly evolve, they are unlocking new pipelines for emerging talent to step into roles that didn’t exist just a few years ago.

In this panel, hear from innovators at the forefront of immersive storytelling. Together, these leaders will explore how narrative, design, technology, and audience experience are intersecting, and how this convergence is reshaping how and where stories are told across industries.
LOL: Comedy Means Business
Comedy has long been a space for pushing boundaries, but today it’s also reshaping who gets to tell stories and how those stories are received. This panel explores comedy as a genre of disruption — one that challenges norms, invites bold experimentation, and holds a mirror to culture. From sketch and stand-up to scripted series and viral satire, we’ll look at how comedy creates space for truth-telling, risk-taking, and connection across lines of identity and perspective.

Featuring voices from across the comedy landscape, this panel brings together bold, hilarious, and genre-bending creators shaping what’s funny and what matters.

BONUS FEATURES

MediaMKRS: Reimagining Access to Media Careers
Breaking into the entertainment industry has never been easy. For too long, access has been limited to a select few. MediaMKRS is changing that by collaborating with studios, unions, educators, and policymakers to open doors for underrepresented talent.
This session explores how MediaMKRS is creating equitable pathways into film and television while remaining highly responsive to industry needs. The program model emphasizes paid training, strong industry partnerships, and tangible career outcomes.
Featuring leaders from Reel Works and Motion Picture Association, this presentation highlights a powerful model for inclusion that’s redefining who gets to build a career in media and how the industry can grow stronger because of it.
SeriesFest Pitch-a-Thon! Roadshow
Trilith Institute is partnering with SeriesFest to host the Pitch-a-Thon! Roadshow. This dynamic competition celebrates the art of the pitch, giving selected creators five minutes to present their original series ideas live, followed by real-time feedback from an expert panel. Finalists will also receive personalized pitch coaching in advance to refine their presentations and maximize this high-exposure opportunity. For more information, please visit their website.
Reel Talk: Unlocking Georgia’s Film Tax Credit
No jargon, no guessing—just straight answers. In this candid, interactive panel, a tax attorney Chiquita Banks and seasoned producer Ty Walker team up in an audience-driven-discussion about how the Georgia Film Tax Credit really works. From pre-certification to audits and monetization, you’ll learn the essentials of compliance, certification, and credit sales in today’s evolving Georgia production landscape. Furthermore, we’ll explore common pitfalls, best practices, and strategies to help productions of all sizes take full advantage of Georgia’s signature incentive.
From Field to Screen: The Power of Story in Sports
In this fireside chat, Trilith Studios CEO Frank Patterson and U.S. Soccer Federation Chief Commercial Officer David Wright explore how storytelling and entertainment are shaping the future of sports in the United States. They’ll discuss how U.S. Soccer is using culture, creative collaborations, and innovative content to engage fans, expand its brand, and connect with new audiences. Attendees will gain insights into how the worlds of sports and entertainment intersect, revealing how powerful narratives can elevate both fandom and cultural impact.