ATLANTA FILM SOCIETY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR CHRISTOPHER ESCOBAR RECOGNIZED BY GEORGIA PRODUCTION PARTNERSHIP
ATLANTA, GA (March 23rd, 2026)—The Atlanta Film Society (ATLFS) is excitedl to announce that our Executive Director, Christopher Escobar, is recognized by the Georgia Production Partnership during their Trailblazer Luncheon during Georgia Film Week on Friday, March 20th, 2026. Christopher is not only the Executive Director of the ATLFS and our premier event, the Atlanta Film Festival (ATLFF), Christopher is also the owner of the prestigious Tara Theatre and the iconic Plaza Theatre. Additionally, he’s been the Executive Producer on feature films such as WITHDRAWAL, THE COLOR BOOK, and CARTERLAND.
Georgia Film Week
Georgia Film Week launched on March 18th to unify policymakers, industry professionals, educators, and students for a dynamic, statewide celebration of Georgia’s thriving film and television industry. On Wednesday, March 18, Film Day took place at the State Capitol, where industry leaders and public officials will gather under the Gold Dome to recognize the economic and cultural impact of film and television across the state.
The three-day event highlights advocacy, workforce development, and the collaborative community that has helped position Georgia as a global production powerhouse.
On Thursday, March 19th, Community Day at SCAD Film Studios Atlanta was held to connect industry professionals with emerging creatives through three panel discussions, with student film spotlight segments between panels. The day concluded with an evening networking mixer designed to foster meaningful connections between students and working professionals and a special guest, Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens.
Georgia Film Week closed on Friday, March 20th, with the Trailblazers Luncheon at Manuel’s Tavern, the historic gathering place where Georgia’s modern film movement first gained momentum. The luncheon honors the pioneers and early advocates who helped lay the foundation for what has grown into a multibillion-dollar industry supporting thousands of jobs statewide. The afternoon's honorees include producer and director Suzan Satterfield, Oz Magazine's publisher Tia Powell, and Atlanta Film Society's Executive Director, Christopher Escobar.
For more information about the Atlanta Film Society, please visit atlfs.org. For more information about the 50th Annual Atlanta Film Festival happening April 23rd to May 3rd, 2026, please visit atlantafilmfestival.com