The Genus Agency | January 20, 2024
David and Rachel Palko, owners of Sandbox SSI, alongside Pryce and AJ of Golden Isles Film Festival Inc. in the bright west wing conference room.
St. Simons Island, GA – Sandbox Corporate Retreat Center served as the home for the 2024 Strategic Planning Sessions for Golden Isles Film Festival, Inc. These sessions were critical in shaping the future direction of the festival and expanding its impact as a premier cultural event in Coastal Georgia.
The Sandbox, a hub for creativity and collaboration located on St. Simons Island, offered the ideal environment for the Golden Isles Film Festival team to craft new engagement strategies, explore key partnerships, and brainstorm innovative programming for the upcoming year. With a focus on increasing community involvement, broadening the festival’s reach, and showcasing diverse voices in film, the sessions will play a vital role in ensuring the festival continues to thrive and grow.
“Rachel and David have provided us with both an inspiring and a technologically outfitted space so we could focus on shaping our vision to make it real,” said AJ Alston of Golden Isles Film Festival, Inc. “We used this time to develop impactful cultural experiences and economic opportunities through our program activities.”
As the festival prepares for its inaugural run, the team's series of intensive strategic planning sessions will cover everything from programming expansion and educational workshops to community partnerships and year-round film screening events. The festival remains committed to making the Golden Isles a regional hub for filmmakers and film enthusiasts alike.
About Golden Isles Film Festival, Inc.:
Golden Isles Film Festival, Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the art of film through an annual film festival, educational initiatives, and community events. The festival serves as a platform for local and international filmmakers, while contributing to the cultural and economic development of the Golden Isles region.
About Alston Industries: Alston Industries is an innovative, multidisciplinary family of companies dedicated to fostering high-quality connections, engagement, learning, and impact in the communities in which we live and serve... for generations.
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AJ Alston
Email: media@alston.industries