Lights, Camera... PRIDE! 🎬❤️
Our Georgia Movie Academy teams didn't just make movies this year—they brought stories to life and made us unbelievably proud.
From the very first script draft to the final edit, these students and teachers showed us what true creativity and grit look like. Whether they were behind the lens, masterfully editing, or acting their hearts out, every single participant poured their soul into their craft.
We are thrilled to celebrate our award winners:
🏆 1st Runner Up (K-2 Division) – STATE BOUND!
🎬 Film: "Operation Find Winnie" 🍎 Coached by: Annalee Taylor and Rebecca Watson ⭐ Starring: Kyleah Freeman, Paisley Smith, Cameron Stephenson, Harmony Johnson, Cory Vaughn, Berkley Beaver, Marlei Holloman, and Kelsey Folds Honorable Mention: Winnie the Hamster, Mr. Jason Reese, and Mrs. Rhonda Dew✨ Advancing to the State Competition!
🏆 2nd Runner Up- Best Picture (3-5 Division)
🎬 Film: "[Makes Sense]" 🍎 Coached by: Lucas Sellers and Haylee Roberts ⭐ Starring: Brody Brown, Eryn Kendrick, Liam Weatherman, Paizlee Hall, Logan Weaver, Jayla Rushin, Martin Martinez, Aniya Lewis Honorable Mention: Kim Heim
🌟 The 2026 Showcase: Celebrating Our Filmmakers
We are equally honored to celebrate our other incredible teams. The following films were the result of weeks of dedication, world-class collaboration, and storytelling. We are so proud of these creators:
(3-5 Division) 🎥 Film Title: "The Best Part Isn't the Finish" ⭐ Starring: Brody Addison, Reagan Colemen, Kipton Frazier, Bailey Lawson, Taylor Minion, Faith Sales, Johnny Sizemore, Natalie Weatherman 🍎 Coached by: [Brantley Beaver and Sanesia Holloman]
(3-5 Division) 🎥 Film Title: "The Great Fair Quest" ⭐ Starring: Chandler Singleton, Braxton Addison, Raelyn Thomas, Carson James, Kimani Davis, Issac Baez, Austin Clark, Liberty Robinson🍎 Coached by: Emily Addison and Hannah Singleton
(K-2 Division) 🎥 Film Title: "ONE TEAM ONE GOAL!" ⭐ Starring: Joseph Cartieri, Ocean Howard, Kabella Lane, Meilani Mathis, Harvey Romero, Vassiah Shingles, Aubree Waters, Eli Welch Honorable Mention: Cal Myers🍎 Coached by: Denise Myers and Katherine Pritchard
(3-5 Division) 🎥 Film Title: "Walk in My Shoes" ⭐ Starring & Produced by: Dawson Rumph, Hollie McCarthy, Harper McTaggart, Graciela Hernandez, Stephanie Alvarez Hernandez, Coogan Wills 🍎 Coached by: Kelly Morgan and Lucie McCorkle
❤️ To Our Amazing Coaches
A special thank you to our teachers who stepped into the role of Producer and Mentor. Thank you for the late afternoons, the technical troubleshooting, and for inspiring these students to find their voices through film.
Please join us in giving a huge "round of applause" to EVERY student, teacher, and staff member who participated. Their hard work, imagination, and heart have truly made this a season to remember! 🥳✨
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