The EdUp Experience 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
Jun 18, 2025
31:43
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YOUR guest is C. Scott Votaw, Assistant Vice Chancellor for the University System of Georgia, Georgia Film Academy
YOUR host is Dr. Laurie Shanderson, Host, EdUp Accreditation Insights
- 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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