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
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 ❯
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 ❯
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