KSU professor chosen to head new Georgia Film Academy
by Brittini Ray August 31, 2015 12:13 AM MARIETTA — Cobb County’s role in making…
Georgia
(Aug 31, 2015) — MARIETTA — Cobb County’s role in making Georgia a premier film production hub grew
a little bigger this month as Jeff Stepakoff, Kennesaw State University film and TV
writing professor, was named director of the Georgia Film Academy.
The academy, which opened Aug. 1, is part of a collaborative effort between the University
System of Georgia and the Technical College System of Georgia to provide specialized
education and training in film production.
The program will serve as portal for industry officials to find skilled workers, according
to Stepakoff. The partnership will help companies to connect with qualified workers,
while cultivating Georgia’s status as a “homegrown industry,” he said.
“When a studio or production company is considering Georgia as a production location,
they will work with the office to quickly identify and hire qualified crew for their
shoot,” Stepakoff said. “The Georgia Film Academy will play a central role in the
growth of a sustainable and permanent industry in our state. The office will be a
one-stop shop for film and television production hiring needs, as well as a system-wide
clearinghouse for student internships and entry-level, on-set opportunities. The office
will be very proactive in its networking to identify crew needs at all levels of production.
It’ll be a unique feature of our state.” …
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A leader in innovative teaching and learning, Kennesaw State University offers undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degrees to its more than 41,000 students. With 11 colleges on two metro Atlanta campuses, Kennesaw State is a member of the University System of Georgia and the second-largest university in the state. The university’s vibrant campus culture, diverse population, strong global ties and entrepreneurial spirit draw students from throughout the region and from 126 countries across the globe. Kennesaw State is a Carnegie-designated doctoral research institution (R2), placing it among an elite group of only 6 percent of U.S. colleges and universities with an R1 or R2 status. For more information, visit kennesaw.edu.
