The set of G.R.I.T.S, a sitcom produced by students at The Savannah College of Art and Design. A live audience watches the taping at Hamilton Hall on March 8, 2019.

The set of G.R.I.T.S, a sitcom produced by students at The Savannah College of Art and Design. A live audience watches the taping at Hamilton Hall on March 8, 2019. / SCAD

On The Credits, we’ve talked to many people who dedicate their lives to Georgia's film and television industry, but what about the next generation of filmmakers? Host Kalena Boller visited the Savannah College of Art and Design to find out how the university is teaching cultural changes in the film industry. She also visited the set of a student produced sitcom called G.R.I.T.S., which is short for Girls Raised in the South.

One of the SCAD students on the G.R.I.T.S. set was Cori Graves, who has her sights set on directing. When she’s not on campus, she's often working on professional productions in the Savannah area. One of her latest projects was as a production assistant on the Hulu series, The Act. Cori said Georgia’s film industry is becoming more diverse behind the scenes.

The set of G.R.I.T.S, a sitcom produced by students at The Savannah College of Art and Design. A live audience watches the taping at Hamilton Hall on March 8, 2019.

The set of G.R.I.T.S, a sitcom produced by students at The Savannah College of Art and Design. A live audience watches the taping at Hamilton Hall on March 8, 2019. / Georgia Public Broadcasting

Two student performers on the G.R.I.T.S. set.

Two student performers on the G.R.I.T.S. set. / Georgia Public Broadcasting

Members of the audience react during the G.R.I.T.S. taping.

Members of the audience react during the G.R.I.T.S. taping. / SCAD

Andra Reeve-Rabb and DW Moffett talk to the audience at the G.R.I.T.S. taping,. Andra is the dean of SCAD's School of Entertainment Arts. Meanwhile, DW chairs the film and television department.

Andra Reeve-Rabb and DW Moffett talk to the audience at the G.R.I.T.S. taping,. Andra is the dean of SCAD's School of Entertainment Arts. Meanwhile, DW chairs the film and television department. / Georgia Public Broadcasting

SCAD students follow the taping of G.R.I.T.S. from a control room.

SCAD students follow the taping of G.R.I.T.S. from a control room.

SCAD student Cori Graves, who directed G.R.I.T.S., meets with the cast on set.

SCAD student Cori Graves, who directed G.R.I.T.S., meets with the cast on set. / Georgia Public Broadcasting

SCAD student Cori Graves follows the script during a taping of G.R.I.T.S.

SCAD student Cori Graves follows the script during a taping of G.R.I.T.S. / Georgia Public Broadcasting

SCAD student Cori Graves (right) follows the taping of G.R.I.T.S. with her fellow crew members. Watching on with them is DW Moffett, who chairs the film and television department.

SCAD student Cori Graves (right) follows the taping of G.R.I.T.S. with her fellow crew members. Watching on with them is DW Moffett, who chairs the film and television department. / Georgia Public Broadcasting

G.R.I.T.S was developed by SCAD student Zach Freshley (left) and dramatic writing alumnus Chad Morton (right). They sit down for an interview with host Kalena Boller.

G.R.I.T.S was developed by SCAD student Zach Freshley (left) and dramatic writing alumnus Chad Morton (right). They sit down for an interview with host Kalena Boller.

Between scenes of G.R.I.T.S., Cori Graves meets with DW Moffett and Andra Reeve-Rabb.

Between scenes of G.R.I.T.S., Cori Graves meets with DW Moffett and Andra Reeve-Rabb. / Georgia Public Broadcasting

Host Kalena Boller and producer Sean Powers talk with DW Moffett and Andra Reeve-Rabb.

Host Kalena Boller and producer Sean Powers talk with DW Moffett and Andra Reeve-Rabb.

Andra Reeve-Rabb talks with host Kalena Boller in SCAD's casting office.

Andra Reeve-Rabb talks with host Kalena Boller in SCAD's casting office.

Student headshots cover a wall in SCAD's casting office.

Student headshots cover a wall in SCAD's casting office.

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