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Tue., July 1, 2014 1:35pm

The former director of Savannah’s film office says he’s no longer working for Medient Studios in Savannah. Jay Self tells GPB he’s no longer employed by the film company, but is declining further comment for now. Medient’s board fired its former CEO and several other key employees following a shakeup last month. Self was fired from the City of Savannah Film Office in 2013. He took a job as Medient's head of corporate affairs soon after.

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Thu., June 12, 2014 9:02am

Medient Studios Schedules Meetings With Shareholders, Reporters

The film company near Savannah is so far declining to confirm CEO Manu Kumaran's statement that he has been forced out.

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Tue., June 12, 2012 9:19am

'CBGB' Set To Film in Savannah

A film being shot in Savannah held a casting call Tuesday for extras. "CBGB", a movie about the iconic New York club, was looking for actors and actresses for bit-roles in the film's bar scenes.

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Sun., November 20, 2011 11:00pm

Savannah Eyes Film Studio

Savannah economic development officials are considering a public-private partnership to build a new film studio. The soundstage would compliment existing studios and be large enough to attract the type of digitial media projects that often bypass Savannah. City officials say, the film, TV digital media industry last year had a nearly $10 million economic impact in Savannah.

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Fri., December 10, 2010 11:29am

Film Industry Confident Tax Breaks Will Stay

Georgia's film industry is booming and some industry experts say that is proof enough that film tax credits are working. A committee of state lawmakers is reviewing all of Georgia's tax code and is expected to recommend sweeping changes in the upcoming legislative session. On the chopping block could be dozens of tax breaks that cost the state money and don't produce jobs.

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