The University System of Georgia has named C. Scott Votaw as executive director of the Georgia Film Academy (GFA).
A 35-year veteran of the entertainment industry, Votaw’s experience includes instructional program and curriculum creation along with worldwide production expertise in film production, 2D/3D animation, special FX, motion capture and post-production.
“Alongside GFA’s amazing team of professionals, I hope to leverage years of global industry expertise and relationships to expand partnerships and train more Georgians for jobs in the rapidly changing film, television and digital entertainment industry,” Votaw said. “I look forward to increasing collaboration with our partner institutions and industry stakeholders by using emerging technologies to transform how content is created and consumed – all while creating innovative instructional and learning experiences for students and adult learners statewide.”
Votaw got his start in Hollywood working on sets for commercials, film and episodic television, before working for production companies including Saban, Fox, Lucasfilm Ltd. and other independent content creation companies.
Most recently, he worked as an international consultant with CSV-Consulting to studio infrastructure providers, workforce development and emerging technology companies within the film and entertainment production sectors in the Asia-Pacific region.
Votaw, a Georgia native, also previously served as vice president of production and development for Classic Entertainment for seven years and president of KidzVid Entertainment for six years, overseeing creation of programming for the U.S. and global markets.
He replaces former GFA Executive Director Jeffrey Stepakoff, who stepped down from the position in July to form a talent management and production company.
Since its founding in 2015, GFA has met an increasing demand for educational and workforce needs within Georgia’s growing film and creative industries by…
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