If you are a member of the Georgia entertainment industry or you are interested in supporting the job growth that this industry is bringing to our state, you should become a GPP Member.
What we do
Helping protect tax incentive for the state of Georgia
Our Mission & Vision
Engage the community to protect the tax incentive
Activate individuals through activities to advance all parts of the industry
Educate the Georgia workforce to strengthen and grow the industry
What's in it for you
Network w/ the industry at monthly member meetings and social events
Enjoy significant discounts from fellow members in the GPP Network
Discussing business issues and production challenges with industry leaders
OUR LEADERS
Meet Our Leadership Team
Our uniquely collaborative and passionate people work alongside our clients every step of the way—caring more, telling it like it is—to anticipate and overcome all the barriers to change.
Patricia Taylor
Co-President
Patricia “Trish” Taylor is returning in 2020 as Georgia Production Partnership’s Co- President. Trish served
Aneesah Bray
Co-President
Aneesah-Bray Power is a 27 year veteran of the entertainment industry specializing in Artist management and
Darius Evans
Vice President
Darius Evans is currently Chief Executive Officer of Tent Pole Media Group, a trend setting content and
Susan Moss
Secretary
With a background in production, acting and legal, Susan currently serves as the Regional Set Relations
Kristy Clabaugh
Treasurer
Melissa Goodman
Internal Governance
Since 1992, Melissa has been Executive Director for the Atlanta Local of SAG-AFTRA. In 2004, she was
John Wilkins
Industry Community Relations
John Wilkins pivoted from a career in business development to acting in 2014. He enjoys leveraging his
Michael Jackson
Co-Chair Industry and Community Relations
Started my career in Tulsa as a lighting technician, rigging grip, set carpenter and studio manager at a
Peter Stathopoulos
Government Relations
Peter Stathopoulos leads Bennett Thrasher’s Entertainment practice, which consults with clients nationally
Briana Franklin
Marketing and Communications
Briana is a 2015 Georgia State Alumni who earned a degree in the bachelors of the arts majoring in Film and
Joe Williams
Education
Co-Founder of 12th Annual Kingdomwood Intl Film Festival, Motto; “Reach – Teach & Inspire the next
Lisa Ferrell
Co-President
Currently executive producer for Resolution Media & Entertainment, Lisa Ferrell is well-versed in all
Clark Cofer
Co-President
Working in the Film/Video Production Community for more than 23 years, Clark has worn many hats including
Randall Franks
Vice President
Randall Franks is an actor, producer, director, author, and award-winning journalist, a syndicated newspaper
OUR HISTORY
The History of Our Organization
Georgia film and television industry decision makers began meeting in 1995 around a table at Manuel’s Tavern in Atlanta, Ga. to discuss common needs, issues and ideas that would help grow the state’s industry.
These Georgia Production Partnership meetings continued for 15 years with leaders developing vital industry strategies which forged the need for a more formal organization and key leaders to represent the group including a volunteer board of directors.
Georgia Production Partnership thanks all those who have served on our board and our various committees since our inception.
Their contributions helped solidify our industry’s success in Georgia.
We especially recognize our founding president and co-presidents:
2000-2003
Founding President
Shay Bentley Griffin
2004-2005
Co-Presidents
Ric Reitz and Vivian Jones
2006-2009
Co-Presidents
Fran Burst-Terranella and Craig Miller
2010-2011
Co-Presidents
Bill Vanderkloot and Steve Mensch
2012-2013
Co-Presidents
Craig Miller and Steve Mensch
2014-2015
Co-Presidents
Craig Miller and Tim McCabe
2016-2017
Co-Presidents
Clark Cofer and Trish Taylor
2018-2019
Co-Presidents
Clark Cofer and Lisa Ferrell
2020-2021
Co-Presidents
Trish Taylor and Aneesah Bray