NEWS
Read below for the most up-to-date news from the Creative Media Industries Institute. The Institute sends out three monthly email updates - a CMII progress update, a curated set of links about Atlanta's creative scene and a monthly summary of the latest research on creativity and the creative media industries.
Recent News
Creative Media Industries Institute Announces Autumn Bailey-Ford, Andre Henderson, Jared Mass, Catrice Swann, and Troy Taylor as Artists in Residence
The Creative Media Industries Institute (CMII) at Georgia State University is excited to welcome Autumn Bailey-Ford, Andre Henderson, Jared Mass, Catrice Swann, and Troy Taylor as the newest members of its esteemed Artists in Residence program. This diverse group of...read more ❯
NCEG Junior Program Debuts at Cristo Rey, Offering Hands-On Industry Experience
Students at Cristo Rey Atlanta Jesuit High School will soon have the opportunity to dive into the world of music entrepreneurship with the launch of the National Collegiate Entertainers Group (NCEG) Junior Program. Created by NCEG, a nonprofit organization founded in...read more ❯
Georgia State University Announces Streaming Release of 'Rejuvenation'
The feature-length film "Rejuvenation," made by and starring students from Georgia State University, is available now on Tubi and Amazon Video on Demand.read more ❯
Georgia State University's CMII to Offer Wwise-101 Certification Course
The Creative Media Industries Institute (CMII) at Georgia State University is set to launch the Wwise-101 Certification Course, a premier training program designed to equip aspiring audio professionals with the skills and knowledge necessary for the interactive audio...read more ❯
CMII’s Brennen Dicker and Lisa Ferrell Named Among the 200 Most Influential in Georgia’s Creative Industries
The Creative Media Industries Institute (CMII) at Georgia State University is proud to announce that Brennen Dicker, CMII’s executive director, and Lisa Ferrell, CMII Professor of Practice, have been honored by Georgia Entertainment as two of the 200 Most Influential...read more ❯
CMII’s M.F.A. Program Achieves Silver Level "Unreal Academic Partner" Status
The Creative Media Industries Institute (CMII) at Georgia State University proudly announces its official qualification as a Silver Level "Unreal Academic Partner" for its M.F.A. in Digital Filmmaking, Virtual Production, and Visual Effects Concentration. Administered...read more ❯
CMII Graduate Students Shine in International 48H Virtual Production Filming Contest
Imagine crafting a complete short film in just 48 hours, navigating time zones, technical challenges, and creative blocks. That's exactly what three graduate students from Georgia State University achieved this past May. Joel Mack and Sajitha Jahangir, both Creative...read more ❯
Pulitzer-Prize Winning Professor’s Documentary, The Harvest, to Screen at Atlanta Film Festival
The Creative Media Industries Institute (CMII) at Georgia State University is pleased to announce the screening of The Harvest at the Plaza Theatre on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. This presentation, part of the Atlanta Film Festival, coincides with the...read more ❯
Innovation Takes Center Stage at the CMII Spring 2024 Student Showcase
The Creative Media Industries Institute (CMII), with the generous support of FanDuel as the presenting sponsor, is thrilled to announce its upcoming Spring 2024 Student Showcase, scheduled to take place on Friday, April 19, from 2...read more ❯
CMII and J. Mack Robinson College of Business Collaborate to Pioneer VR in International Education
The Creative Media Industries Institute (CMII) at Georgia State University and the J. Mack Robinson College of Business, with the support of the Office of International Affairs and the Atlanta Global Studies Center, forged a dynamic...read more ❯
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