Interview
A Commonwealth of Stories: 2026 MPA Industry Champion Honoree Senator Robert Stivers on Kentucky’s Production Future
2026 MPA Industry Champion honoree Senator Robert Stivers discusses Kentucky's growing production industry, the workers behind the credits, and why film and television can help diversify the Commonwealth's economy while creating opportunities statewide.
Interview
The Power of Storytelling: 2026 MPA Industry Champion Honoree Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock on Georgia’s Production Future
2026 MPA Industry Champion honoree Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock discusses Georgia's emergence as a global production hub, the workers and businesses that power the industry's success, and why storytelling remains one of America's most valuable exports.
Interview
Director
Making His Own Odds: 2026 MPA Creator Award Winner Francis Lawrence on Building Blockbusters With Heart
2026 MPA Creator Award recipient Francis Lawrence reflects on his rise from music videos to blockbuster filmmaking, the enduring power of “The Hunger Games,” and why he believes “The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping” ranks among the franchise’s strongest films.
