The First Annual Georgia Entertainment Gala & Awards Nominations are in!!

Dec. 13, 2012 - PRLog -- WHAT: Atlanta, GA - December 13, 2012 -
Created as a night of immaculate elegance, the Georgia Entertainment Gala will soon celebrate the immense talent that Georgia has to offer. The awards ceremony will commence to honor the excellence of Georgia’s Entertainment industry professionals across multiple platforms.  With categories including community leadership, music & indie film - the gala will commend the creative works and achievements of Georgia's brightest stars.  As a black tie affair hosted by Actress Sarah Wayne Callies & Actor Brian White, guests will find themselves emerged in an evening of live entertainment, dancing and networking, while being treated to an assortment of tantalizing cocktails and hors d'oeuvres.

Presented by Autumn Bailey Entertainment, Get Connected and SEMAJ Consulting on Sunday, January 13, 2013 at the Georgia World Congress Center, the gala has been collectively designed to peak all of the senses while advancing an excellent cause. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Art program of Bethune Elementary School. With support from numerous sponsors, partners and a host committee of esteemed influencers, the Georgia Entertainment Awards & Gala is poised to be one of Atlanta's most commemorable occassions.  

Event Information and Tickets on sale at  www.gaentertainmentgala.com

NOMINEES: Outstanding Achievement Award

Della Cole & Bob Harter, Co-Owners & Instructors At Your ACT Acting Classes (Atlanta)

Ken Feinberg, Director Creative Studios of Atlanta (Atlanta)

Brigitta Hangartner,  Founder, Ciné (Athens)

Brian Poe, Attorney (Atlanta)

Georgia Entertainment Industry People to Watch Award

Danny Williams, Actor (Atlanta)

James Kicklighter, Director (Savannah)

Nicole Lyons, Producer/Professional Race Car Driver  (Atlanta)

Jackie Carpenter, Writer (Atlanta)

Georgia Best Actor Award

Brad James, Actor (Atlanta)

Rhoda Griffis, Actress (Atlanta)

Jeff Rose, Actor (Atlanta)

Alpha Trivette, Actor (Atlanta)

Georgia Rising Star Award

Al G Sillah, Director (Atlanta)

Kristin Wright, Writer (Atlanta)

Candace Mabry, Actress (Atlanta)

Clive Bailey, Casting Director (Atlanta)

Georgia Best Independent Award (Film, Short, Web Series)

Tabari Sturdivant, Director/Writer/Producer (Atlanta)

Harry Musselwhite, Director/Writer/Producer (Atlanta)

Donnie Leapheart, Director/Writer/Producer (Atlanta)

Georgia Community Leader Award Georgia

Akoyka Chenzira, Teacher/Filmmaker (Atlanta)

Mark Ezra Stokes, Community Liaison (Savannah)

Macon Film Festival Board

Nate Kohn Professor, Filmmaker, (Athens)

Music Award

Matt Still, Record Producer (Atlanta)

Jazze Pha, Record Producer (Atlanta)

Rasheeda, Rapper (Atlanta)

Angie Aparo, Singer,Songwriter (Atlanta)

Georgia Soul Council, Band (Atlanta)

STUDIO 11-11-11 BEST SHORT Film Award

Downline

Nice Guy

Torn

The Promise

Crossover

Never Alone

Forbidden

Rhythm

The Chronicles of Nathan Gregory

Reckless

Boost of Love

Georgia Entertainment Industry Outstanding Contribution to the Award (Winners)

Clayton County Film, Sports & Entertainment Office

Zac Brown, Band


Georgia Highlight Award (Winners) - Sponsored by Audi

Joy Pervis, Agent

Catherine Brewton, Music Executive

Joel Katz, Attorney

Ian Somerhalder, Actor

WHEN: SUNDAY, JANUARY 13, 2013

WHERE: Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta, GA

For additional information partnership opportunities contact: info@GaEntertainmentGala.com

Promo Video  (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9peM7jx6SrU&feature=pl...)



SPONSORS &
SUPPORTERS:          

Georgia World Congress Center | Jim Ellis Audi | Grey Goose Cherry Noir | Microsoft | Wilson Brothers Technologies SPRINT | All About Props | MillerCoors | The Southeast Regional Emmys | Georgia Music Industry Association | Nationwide Insurance - The Ralph Baker Agency | Exposure Index Media Group | Clayton County Film Office | EcoEvent Logistics | Studio 11 Films | Doobious | Southern Hollywood | SunSeekers Media | Digitainment Georgia | Sandrock Entertianment | The Savvy Group | Eric Anthony Productions  | Production Accounting & Crew Services International (PACS) | FilmAtlanta | Women in Film Atlanta | Georgia Film School | Georgia Film & TV Industries Professionals | Urban Media Makers | Idie Source Magazine | S.T.E.P.S | Klye Kee Presents | Exposure Index Media Group | Urban Media Makers | INFORMATIC | Urban Film Review | JP Designs Art | Southern Barter Club | Wolf Bros Post

FILM FESTIVALS:  BronzeLens Film Festival | Rome International Film Festival | Georgia Latino Film Festival | Atlanta Television Festival | Out On Film | Macon Film Festival | Kingdom Wood Film Festival | Atlanta Film Festival Peachtree Village International Film Festival | Georgia Latino Film Festival