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
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 ❯
CMII and PantherDev Announce Winners of Global Game Jam 2024 GSU Jam Site
The Creative Media Industries Institute (CMII) and PantherDev at Georgia State University (GSU) are thrilled to announce the winners of the Global Game Jam 2024 GSU Jam Site, held from Friday, January 26 to Sunday, January 28 at CMII...read more ❯
AVHA and CMII Partner to Prepare Teams for the 2024 48-Hour Virtual Production Filming Contest
The Asian Virtual Human Association (AVHA), a nonprofit organization registered in Tokyo, Japan, dedicated to promoting virtual productions and virtual humans, is thrilled to announce a collaborative effort with the Creative Media...read more ❯
CMII Professor of Practice Jeasy Sehgal Gives GSU Colleagues an ‘Unreal’ Advantage
The Creative Media Industries Institute (CMII) at Georgia State University (GSU) recently played host to an innovative Real-Time Virtual Production Educator Masterclass, led by Professor of Practice and...read more ❯
Navigating Tomorrow: CMII’s Elizabeth Strickler Journeys through the Metaverse and Futuristic Media Landscapes
The Creative Media Industries Institute (CMII) is home to many faculty members who are doing remarkable work in cutting-edge film and game storytelling and technology. Among them is Elizabeth Strickler, known for her passion for...read more ❯
CMII Artist in Residence Imari Oliver Navigates the Future of Technology at “Culture. Code. Humanity.” Conference
ATLANTA–The Creative Media Industries Institute (CMII) at Georgia State University (GSU) is thrilled to announce the upcoming “Culture. Code. Humanity.” conference, led by the renowned Entrepreneur in Residence and founder and...read more ❯
Discover Cutting-Edge Creativity at the Creative Media Industries Institute Fall 2023 Student Showcase
ATLANTA–The Creative Media Industries Institute (CMII) at 25 Park Place NE, Atlanta, is preparing to host its highly anticipated Fall 2023 Student Showcase on Friday, December 1, from 2 – 4 p.m. This exclusive event invites guests...read more ❯
Maia Helvy: Empowering Diversity in Film and Beyond
ATLANTA–Maia Helvy, a recent graduate from the Creative Media Industries Institute (CMII) at Georgia State University, has quickly become a trailblazer in the world of film and community advocacy. With a passion for empowering...read more ❯
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