ATLANTA—Georgia State University film alumnus Christopher Escobar (B.A. ‘08, M.A. ‘13) continues to garner headlines and awards for his contribution to Atlanta’s booming film industry.
Escobar is executive director of the Atlanta Film Society, which produces the Atlanta Film Festival. He is a founding member of the new College of the Arts Board of Visitors.
This summer, Escobar’s acquisition of the historic Plaza Theatre received extensive media coverage. He has been named to Atlanta Business Chronicle's list of “40 Under 40” and has been recognized in Atlanta magazine’s “Best of” issue.