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
How Artificial Intelligence Can Be a Tool in Filmmaking
Elizabeth Strickler, the director of media entrepreneurship and innovation programs at Georgia State’s Creative Media Industries Institute, will lead a class this summer on creating an entirely AI-generated film.read more ❯
CMII’s MFA in Digital Filmmaking Earns High Honors in Unreal Engine Training
When Chrysander Mandragora started their MFA in Digital Filmmaking at the Creative Media Industries Institute (CMII) he had a vision: to push the boundaries of storytelling by blending film, and 3D animation. What he didn’t expect was how quickly they’d be working...read more ❯
CMII Becomes Founding Member of the Immersive Experience Alliance, Announces SXSW 2025 Panel on XR Education
The Creative Media Industries Institute (CMII) at Georgia State University is proud to be a founding member of the Immersive Experience Alliance (IXA), a coalition of universities dedicated to advancing the field of Extended Reality (XR). IXA is committed to exploring...read more ❯
Unveiling Innovation: CMII Fall 2024 Student Showcase
The Creative Media Industries Institute (CMII) at 25 Park Place NE, Atlanta, is excited to host its highly anticipated Fall 2024 Student Showcase on Friday, December 6, from 2 – 4 p.m. This exclusive event invites guests from Georgia State University, the...read more ❯
Georgia State University’s School of Film, Media & Theatre and Creative Media Industries Institute Partner with SHOWAbility for the First Accessibility-Below-The-Line™ Expo
The School of Film, Media & Theatre in the College of the Arts and the Creative Media Industries Institute at Georgia State University are proud to partner with SHOWAbility, a leading nonprofit dedicated to promoting accessibility in the performing arts, for the...read more ❯
Bridging Continents: GSU Students Collaborate on India.Arie Music Video in Ghana
ATLANTA – For students at Georgia State University’s Creative Media Industries Institute (CMII), the 2024 study abroad program in Ghana was an unforgettable journey of creativity and cultural discovery. Led by Judiffier Pearson, a lecturer in media...read more ❯
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 ❯
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