In this episode of the Let’s Move to Georgia Podcast, Lisa Carter sits down with Mark Kimball, creator of The Politics of AI Filmmaking, for a timely conversation about how artificial intelligence is transforming film production and what that transformation could mean for Atlanta and Georgia’s growing media and entertainment industry.

With roughly four decades of experience spanning filmmaking, directing, producing, editing, motion graphics, visual effects and emerging production technology, Mark has witnessed major technological shifts throughout his career. But he says the arrival of AI represents something different: a technology capable of touching virtually every part of the creative production pipeline.

The conversation explores the emergence of the AI-native studio, where traditional filmmaking expertise and human creativity remain at the center while AI tools potentially reduce production costs, accelerate workflows and give filmmakers new ways to bring ambitious ideas to the screen.

Could lower production costs allow studios to make more films? Could independent filmmakers suddenly compete on a scale that was previously financially impossible? And rather than simply eliminating creative jobs, could AI change what those jobs look like?

Lisa and Mark also tackle the concerns surrounding AI—from job displacement and creative control to copyright, authenticity and what some critics call “AI slop.” Mark explains why filmmakers should look beyond both the hype and the fear and begin experimenting with the technology themselves.

Most importantly, he argues that storytelling still matters. Cameras, production pipelines and technology may change, but understanding performance, composition, editing, visual language and how to tell a compelling story remains essential.

In This Episode

• Why AI could be one of filmmaking’s biggest technological disruptions
• What an AI-native film studio could look like
• Why Mark believes AI should augment—not replace—human creativity
• How AI could potentially reduce production costs
• What lower barriers to production could mean for independent filmmakers
• Why Atlanta and Georgia could benefit from the transformation
• The difference between meaningful AI innovation and AI hype
• Copyright, creative ownership and the ethical questions surrounding AI
• Why aspiring filmmakers still need to learn the traditional language of film
• Three practical steps creators can take to begin working with AI today

Continue the Conversation at the Atlanta Executive Summit

Mark Kimball will continue the discussion live as a panelist during The Next Track: Where AI Capital Is Accelerating in Metro Atlanta and Georgia at the Atlanta Executive Summit.

📅 Thursday, October 22
⏰ Doors open at 9:30 a.m.
📍 Porsche Experience Center Atlanta

The Atlanta Executive Summit, co-hosted by Let’s Move to Georgia News and Networking Only ATL, brings together C-suite executives, entrepreneurs, investors, business professionals and newcomers for conversations about the industries and opportunities shaping Georgia’s next chapter.

If you're working in film, media, technology, AI or the creative economy—or you're an executive or entrepreneur trying to understand where these industries are heading—get in the room and be part of the conversation.

🎙️ Let’s Move to Georgia Podcast
News, conversations and insight for the people moving to Georgia—and the people, businesses and industries shaping what comes next.

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In this episode of the Let’s Move to Georgia Podcast, host Mark Erickson sits down with Andre Albritton, founder of Networking Only ATL, to explore Atlanta’s networking culture and what newcomers, entrepreneurs, executives, and business professionals need to know about building meaningful relationships in the city.

Andre shares why Atlanta’s business community is different from many other major markets, including its collaborative culture, extensive network of professional organizations, conferences and business events, and the importance of showing up consistently.

The conversation explores how to network with intention, why relationships rarely develop after just one meeting, common networking mistakes, and how professionals can identify the events, organizations and business circles most aligned with their goals.

Andre also discusses some of the business trends gaining momentum across Atlanta, including technology, AI, independent filmmaking, the creator economy and the renewed demand for in-person professional experiences.

Plus, Andre gives listeners an inside look at the upcoming Atlanta Executive Summit, which brings together executives, investors, entrepreneurs and business leaders for conversations around AI, dealmaking, healthcare enterprise and the opportunities shaping Georgia’s economy.

Whether you’re moving to Atlanta, relocating to Georgia, launching a business, advancing your career, or simply trying to build a stronger professional network, this conversation offers a practical roadmap for getting connected.

Because in Atlanta, sometimes the opportunity that changes everything begins with simply getting out of the house, entering the right room and starting a conversation.

In this episode:
• How to start networking after relocating to Atlanta
• Why consistency matters when building business relationships
• How to network intentionally instead of transactionally
• Common mistakes people make at networking events
• How to identify the right Atlanta events and organizations
• Atlanta’s growing technology, AI and creative business communities
• Why in-person networking is making a comeback
• How executives and founders network differently
• What to expect from the Atlanta Executive Summit
• Why one unexpected connection can create lasting opportunity

🎙️ Let’s Move to Georgia Podcast
News, conversations and local insight for people considering making Georgia their next home, career move or business destination.

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In this episode of Let’s Move to Georgia, host Mark Erickson sits down with Dr. Marie Ramas, America’s Family Physician, to discuss one of the most important—and often overlooked—parts of relocating to Georgia: planning your medical move.

Dr. Ramas explains why healthcare planning should begin before you relocate. From understanding how your health insurance will work in your new community and finding a Georgia primary care provider to transferring prescriptions, medical records and immunization information, being proactive can make the transition significantly easier.

For families moving to Georgia, Dr. Ramas discusses establishing care for children, securing immunization records and coordinating services for children with specialized medical, developmental or educational needs. For adults managing chronic health conditions, she explains how to prepare for the transition between physicians and rebuild a network of specialists.

And for retirees considering Georgia, healthcare can be an especially important factor when deciding where to live. Dr. Ramas discusses Medicare, access to specialists, prescription management, advance directives and the importance of understanding your healthcare needs before choosing your next community.

The conversation also explores a question particularly relevant to people deciding where to live in Georgia: how can healthcare access differ between a major metropolitan area and a smaller or more rural community? Dr. Ramas discusses urban and rural healthcare, telehealth and virtual services, and why access to the right providers should be considered alongside housing costs, commute times, amenities and quality of life.

Once you arrive in Georgia, how do you know whether you’ve found the right doctor? Dr. Ramas shares three things to evaluate: your rapport with the clinician, the quality and accessibility of the practice’s support staff, and whether you feel heard and empowered as a patient. She also identifies potential red flags that could indicate a provider or practice isn’t the right fit.

The episode goes beyond doctors and insurance to examine the emotional side of relocation. Starting over in a new state can affect sleep, stress levels, social connections and overall well-being. Dr. Ramas explains what can be part of a normal adjustment period, warning signs to watch for and why building connections in your new Georgia community can be an important part of your health and wellness.

In this episode:

• What to research about healthcare before moving to Georgia
• Finding a new primary care physician
• Understanding insurance coverage after an interstate move
• Transferring prescriptions and medical records
• Healthcare planning for families moving with children
• Preparing for chronic and specialized medical care
• Medicare considerations for retirees relocating to Georgia
• Urban versus rural healthcare access
• Telehealth and virtual healthcare services
• Advance directives and medical powers of attorney
• How to determine whether a new doctor is right for you
• Managing stress and anxiety after relocation

Dr. Ramas’s central message for anyone planning a move is straightforward: prevention is the most important intervention. Know what healthcare services you need, research your options and start assembling your new healthcare network before moving day.

If you’re moving to Atlanta, relocating to one of Georgia’s growing suburbs, considering a smaller Georgia community or planning to retire in the Peach State, this episode will help you add an essential component to your relocation strategy: a plan for your health.

About Dr. Marie Ramas

Dr. Marie Ramas is a family physician with more than two decades of experience spanning clinical medicine, healthcare policy and health insurance. Through Certainly. I’ve updated the podcast branding throughout.

Thinking about moving to Georgia? Finding the right home, community, job and schools may be at the top of your relocation checklist—but understanding how you’ll access healthcare once you arrive in the Peach State should be part of the plan, too.

In this episode of Let’s Move to Georgia, host Mark Erickson sits down with Dr. Marie Ramas, America’s Family Physician, to discuss one of the most important—and often overlooked—parts of relocating to Georgia: planning your medical move.

Dr. Ramas explains why healthcare planning should begin before you relocate. From understanding how your health insurance will work in your new community and finding a Georgia primary care provider to transferring prescriptions, medical records and immunization information, being proactive can make the transition significantly easier.

For families moving to Georgia, Dr. Ramas discusses establishing care for children, securing immunization records and coordinating services for children with specialized medical, developmental or educational needs. For adults managing chronic health conditions, she explains how to prepare for the transition between physicians and rebuild a network of specialists.

And for retirees considering Georgia, healthcare can be an especially important factor when deciding where to live. Dr. Ramas discusses Medicare, access to specialists, prescription management, advance directives and the importance of understanding your healthcare needs before choosing your next community.

The conversation also explores a question particularly relevant to people deciding where to live in Georgia: how can healthcare access differ between a major metropolitan area and a smaller or more rural community? Dr. Ramas discusses urban and rural healthcare, telehealth and virtual services, and why access to the right providers should be considered alongside housing costs, commute times, amenities and quality of life.

Once you arrive in Georgia, how do you know whether you’ve found the right doctor? Dr. Ramas shares three things to evaluate: your rapport with the clinician, the quality and accessibility of the practice’s support staff, and whether you feel heard and empowered as a patient. She also identifies potential red flags that could indicate a provider or practice isn’t the right fit.

The episode goes beyond doctors and insurance to examine the emotional side of relocation. Starting over in a new state can affect sleep, stress levels, social connections and overall well-being. Dr. Ramas explains what can be part of a normal adjustment period, warning signs to watch for and why building connections in your new Georgia community can be an important part of your health and wellness.

In this episode:

• What to research about healthcare before moving to Georgia
• Finding a new primary care physician
• Understanding insurance coverage after an interstate move
• Transferring prescriptions and medical records
• Healthcare planning for families moving with children
• Preparing for chronic and specialized medical care
• Medicare considerations for retirees relocating to Georgia
• Urban versus rural healthcare access
• Telehealth and virtual healthcare services
• Advance directives and medical powers of attorney
• How to determine whether a new doctor is right for you
• Managing stress and anxiety after relocation

Dr. Ramas’s central message for anyone planning a move is straightforward: prevention is the most important intervention. Know what healthcare services you need, research your options and start assembling your new healthcare network before moving day.

If you’re moving to Atlanta, relocating to one of Georgia’s growing suburbs, considering a smaller Georgia community or planning to retire in the Peach State, this episode will help you add an essential component to your relocation strategy: a plan for your health.

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