About the DEC
The DeKalb Entertainment Commission is your go-to hub for all entertainment industry information and resources in DeKalb County. We provide a wide range of customized services and tools specifically designed to meet your needs in the entertainment industry. Our goal is to deliver comprehensive support that empowers your success and growth.
Resources
Permits: We streamline obtaining permits, making it easier for industry professionals to focus on their creative projects.
Locations: Our diverse locations offer an ideal backdrop for any production. From urban settings to natural landscapes, DeKalb County has the perfect location for your next shoot.
Business Resources: We provide local businesses with resources and opportunities to engage with the entertainment industry, fostering community and economic growth.
Support for Professionals: For producers, directors, location managers, studio owners, aspiring talent, and other industry professionals, we offer a wealth of information, networks, and support to help you and your projects thrive.
The DEC Team
Meet the brilliant minds behind the magic! The dedicated DEC staff work tirelessly behind the scenes, elevating every facet of the entertainment industry in DeKalb County. Their commitment extends to providing valuable information and resources that empower our community to thrive.
Andrew Greenberg
Chairman
Shelbia Jackson
Director
Bronwyn Stallcup
Production Manager
404-687-2733
Laura Ramos
Marketing Manager
Commission Members
The DeKalb Entertainment Industry Commission consists of dedicated industry experts who are devoted to both nurturing and attracting a greater number of diverse and exciting entertainment projects within DeKalb County.
Scott Votaw
Board Member
Executive Director
Georgia Film Academy
Andrew Greenberg
Board Chair
President
Georgia Game Developers Association
Mala Sharma
Board Co-President
Co-President
Georgia Music Partners
Dr. Theodora Kay Beck
Board Vice Chair
Associate Professor Emerita, Communications
Georgia State University – Creative Media Industries Institute
Beth Talbert
Board Member
Vice Chairman
Georgia Screen Entertainment Coalition
formerly Georgia Studio Infrastructure Alliance
Mike Akins
Board Member
Business Agent, IATSE Local 479
International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, Moving Picture Technicians, Artists and Allied Crafts of the United States, its Territories, and Canada, AFL-CIO-CLC Local 479
Adena Brumer
Board Member
Board Member
Screen Actors Guild – American Federation of Television and Radio Artists
Josh Lee
Bernie Lawrence-Watkins, Esq.
Board Member
Board Member
Georgia Music Partners
Rontai Walker
Board Member
Director of Business and Industry Services
Georgia Piedmont Technical College
Shellie Schmals
Board Co-Secretary
Co-President
Georgia Production Partnership
Darius Evans
Board Co-Secretary
Co-President
Georgia Production Partnership
Media Contact
We welcome members of the media who would like more information about our DeKalb Entertainment Commission (DEC) Programs and Services to get in touch with us by using the form below.