Matchbook Media + Pr Announces Partnership To Lead Entertainment Industry Growth In Georgia

    ATLANTA, GA, October 21, 2016 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Media production and public relations company matchbook media + pr celebrates over five years in Atlanta by opening new midtown offices at Strongbox West. The private office space includes access to thousands of square feet of event and creative work spaces.

The company has partnered with the angel investing organization, Ritz Group, to launch new entertainment initiatives for the State of Georgia and expand production by Georgia-owned companies. Matchbook media + pr is uniquely positioned to be the leading entertainment company in Georgia. The locally-owned firm is now offering complete production services alongside public relations and advertising. Now, matchbook media + pr can offer the following:

Preproduction, Animation, Gaming, New Media, Location Scouting, Permitting, Government Relations, Crew Staffing, Union Relations, Casting, Talent Management, Public Relations, EPK Production, Equipment Rentals, Project Financing and Distribution.

The company has also just launched the IGNITE! business incubator program. The service provides an all-inclusive process that transforms an aspiring entrepreneur's business idea into a working, registered company with customers calling. The program has driven entrepreneurial success in as little as three weeks. IGNITE! participants receive one-on-one coaching, legal incorporation, operational planning, staffing, branding and marketing services. This allows the business owner to focus on creating the products and services their customers want.

Founded in 2011, matchbook media + pr began as a company focusing on public relations. Legendary actor Bill Cobbs was the first client. After observing founder Taylor Owenby working at the Peachtree Village International Film Festival, Cobbs contracted matchbook to handle a film project with him in Nashville. After returning to Atlanta, matchbook media + pr began signing individual clients for public relations services in the arts and entertainment industries. After two years of building a body of work including individual career launches, event production, promotion, press and red carpet coordination, matchbook began producing content.

After launching several Atlanta careers through the SAG-Aftra new media pilot Intrepid Academy (released in France, 2014), matchbook media + pr began working in production and consulting with larger clients. The company has worked with several film festivals in the region. Duties include producing festival panels, workshops, screenings and press. Festivals include The Savannah Film Festival, The Atlanta Film Festival, The Macon Film Festival, The Milledgeville Film Festival, PVIFF and The Georgia Big Picture Conference.

In 2014, we began representing films on the festival circuit. National campaign highlights include Awards, LA Critics Association (A) reviews, press and international distribution offers and signings. We have also premiered a film at The Chinese Theatre on Hollywood Boulevard to raving reviews. With Associated Press distribution around the world, we have secured a spot in Atlanta as a premiere firm for handling brand development and positioning within the entertainment industry. Owenby also produced action-thriller Operator at during this time.

To contact matchbook media + pr, please visit their website at:

http://www.matchbookeast.com

Media Contact
Taylor Owenby
4048595713
[email protected]

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