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Why Georgia Film Academy Is the Blueprint for Entertainment Education - with C. Scott Votaw, Assistant Vice Chancellor for the University System of Georgia, Georgia Film Academy

C. Scott Votaw, Assistant Vice Chancellor for the University System of Georgia · Georgia Film Academy

Jun 18, 2025 31 min
Why Georgia Film Academy Is the Blueprint for Entertainment Education - with C. Scott Votaw, Assistant Vice Chancellor for the University System of Georgia, Georgia Film Academy

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What this conversation answers

  • 01

    How did the Georgia Film Academy become a national model for film industry education?

  • 02

    What makes Georgia the #3 film production location in the United States?

  • 03

    How does GFA bridge the gap between academic education & workforce readiness?

  • 04

    Why is industry experience crucial in film education faculty?

  • 05

    How is GFA adapting to technological changes like AI & virtual production?

  • 06

    Creating pathways for students from diverse backgrounds into the film industry

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YOUR guest is C. Scott Votaw, Assistant Vice Chancellor for the University System of Georgia, Georgia Film Academy

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  • How did the Georgia Film Academy become a national model for film industry education?
  • What makes Georgia the #3 film production location in the United States?
  • How does GFA bridge the gap between academic education & workforce readiness?
  • Why is industry experience crucial in film education faculty?
  • How is GFA adapting to technological changes like AI & virtual production?

Topics include:

  • Creating pathways for students from diverse backgrounds into the film industry
  • Partnering with major studios like Disney, Netflix & NBC Universal
  • Building a consortium model across Georgia's higher education institutions
  • Securing unique partnerships with industry unions in a right-to-work state
  • Employing industry veterans with over 1,000 years of combined experience
  • Embracing technological evolution while maintaining focus on student success

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